Infinite Machine Launches $3,495 Olto E-Scooter for Urban Commuters

Infinite Machine, a Brooklyn-based startup backed by Andreessen Horowitz, has introduced the Olto, a $3,495 connected e-scooter designed to be street-legal without requiring a motorcycle license. The Olto is built for urban environments, featuring a 750W motor, a 40-mile range, a swappable battery, GPS, LTE, and modular accessories. This new product marks a shift for Infinite Machine, which previously launched the P1, a high-end electric motorbike priced at over $10,000.

The Olto is constructed from steel and aluminum, with a removable battery that can be charged indoors. It offers a top speed of 33 mph in off-road mode and is designed to be ridden in bike lanes and on city streets. The scooter includes advanced features such as Bluetooth unlocking, GPS and LTE tracking, a built-in alarm system, and Apple AirTag integration. It runs its own operating system, supporting over-the-air firmware updates, which allows for new features and diagnostics to be pushed remotely.

One of the standout features of the Olto is its open-face helmet that locks to the seat when not in use, ensuring it is always available. The company is also developing a full ecosystem of modular accessories, including cargo racks, child carriers, passenger seats, and custom bags, which can be directly mounted to the Olto’s chassis. Security and serviceability are key focuses, addressing issues that have plagued other e-bike brands.

Infinite Machine has raised $9 million from Andreessen Horowitz’s American Dynamism fund, which also backs space startups, defense contractors, and crypto infrastructure plays. The company aims to create a durable business by building highly designed, software-integrated electric vehicles for urban environments. Unlike other micromobility companies that have focused on rideshare or rentals, Infinite Machine is targeting personal vehicle sales to consumers, similar to how Apple sells iPhones.

Despite the challenges faced by the micromobility industry in the U.S., with numerous false starts and failed business models, Infinite Machine believes there is a market for personal electric vehicles. If successful, the Olto could not only make scooters more appealing but also establish them as a viable mode of transportation. The company is taking $100 deposits for the Olto, which is scheduled to ship in the fall.