UK-based start-up Helixx has selected Siemens Xcelerator to assist with the design, development and management of its EV manufacturing system.

The company claims its 'factory in a box' low-cost manufacturing system will enable customers to operate licensed factories, known as Helixx Mobility Hubs, producing a range of mini commercial EVs.  

Helixx says it will manufacture the first vehicles at its concept hub in Oxfordshire and in further pilot hubs in the UK and Singapore producing 10,000 Helixx vehicles a year by 2025.

It is planned that Siemens 'digital twin' technology will help facilitate the 'white label' licenced factory model which users can employ for their own brands on the EVs.

Steve Pegg, Helixx CEO and Co-Founder said: “Helixx has created the world’s first commercially viable system for a factory of the future.

“Collaborating with Siemens and having access to the industry-leading Siemens Xcelerator software portfolio for digital transformation is pivotal to Helixx’s strategy and is a key part of unlocking global growth and supporting our licence holders.”

Ben Sheath, VP and Managing Director, UK & Ireland Siemens Digital Industries Software said: “We are delighted that Helixx has selected our toolset and chosen to deploy our end-to-end digital twin technologies to help them deliver its ground-breaking vision and production model to reality.

“We look forward to playing a part in helping it bring in zero-emission mobility and supporting sustainable economic development in emerging markets.”