American-Made 2023 ElectraMeccanica SOLO EV Now Undergoing Validation Testing

Next-Generation SOLO EV to be Assembled in the U.S.; Currently in Validation Testing at Dedicated Joint Testing Facility with Partner GLV Automotive

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO) (“ElectraMeccanica” or the “Company”), a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles revolutionizing the urban driving experience, today announced that the 2023 SOLO EV – to be assembled at the Company’s Mesa Manufacturing Facility in Arizona for delivery to the public in late 2022 – is now undergoing validation testing at a dedicated temporary testing facility.

The validation testing is intended to ensure the new 2023 SOLO EV – which implements a suite of upgrades based on customer feedback – meets all desired specifications. The validation testing is taking place at a temporary facility in Rochester Hills, Michigan in conjunction with GLV Automotive.

Kevin Pavlov, CEO of ElectraMeccanica commented, “GLV Automotive has been an invaluable partner as we finalize the engineering and design for the model year 2023 SOLO EV, implementing seemingly minor but impactful improvements throughout. In addition, we are working to identify vehicle assembly best practices with the objective of implementing throughout our Mesa Manufacturing Facility to improve the efficacy as we scale to mass production.

“We are executing on all fronts, concurrently progressing our business in several key areas at once. I look forward to continued progress in the months ahead as we strive to create sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders,” concluded Pavlov.

About ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp.  

ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO) is a Canadian designer and manufacturer of environmentally efficient electric vehicles (EVs). The company’s flagship vehicle is the innovative, purpose-built, single-seat EV called the SOLO. This three-wheeled vehicle will revolutionize the urban driving experience, including commuting, delivery and shared mobility. Engineered for a single occupant, it offers a unique driving experience for the environmentally conscious consumer. The SOLO has a range of 100 miles and a top speed of 80 mph, making it safe for highways. The SOLO also features front and rear crumple zones, side impact protection, roll bar, torque-limiting control as well as power steering, power brakes, air conditioning and a Bluetooth entertainment system. It blends a modern look with safety features at an accessible price point of $18,500. The SOLO is currently available for pre-orders here. InterMeccanica, a subsidiary of ElectraMeccanica, has successfully been building high-end specialty cars for 61 years. For more information, please visit www.electrameccanica.com.

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