Insights
Field notes from inside EV development.
Honest writing from the LAND Labs team on the unglamorous decisions that actually get EV programs to production.
BatteryJun 2026
Why most new EV programs over-spec their battery packs
Range marketing is winning over engineering reality. Here's how we frame the conversation with founders.
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HomologationMay 2026
A practical map of EU L-category homologation for small EV OEMs
L1e through L7e in plain English, and the documentation pitfalls we see programs hit again and again.
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IndustrializationApr 2026
When to lock the design: a checklist for SOP-bound EV programs
The trade-offs around design freeze, tooling and validation — and the questions to ask before you commit steel.
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SoftwareMar 2026
The under-rated cost of VCU and BMS firmware on small EV programs
Software is rarely the headline, almost always the bottleneck. How we budget it.
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Supply chainFeb 2026
Sourcing motors and inverters in 2026: what's actually available
A pragmatic look at the supplier landscape for small-volume two- and four-wheel EV programs.
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ProgramJan 2026
Building an EV program team without hiring 80 people
How venture-stage OEMs can run a credible program with a small core team and the right partners.
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