We help teams launch EVs, energy products and e-mobility services
What we do
Advisory
Fractional CxO services to help foster growth and innovation at various business stages or investment cycles.
Design
Full-service design from sketch ideation and polygon modelling through to A-surfacing and prototyping.
Activation
Go-to-market strategy, budgeting & implementation services including brand, PR, marketing, and digital development.
Featured work
Uniti EV
Polestar
Akinsi EV
Chargeview
Mean Metal Motors
Floq Digital
Our team
We represent a global network of senior EV specialists, tech & engineering resources, marketing experts and start-up advisors. Our core team combines 20+ years of automotive experience with strong expertise in next-gen mobility.
About Us
Nordic Republic is a design & innovation consultancy based in Sweden. Our mission is to help accelerate the shift toward clean tech, renewables and sustainable mobility.
Leadership
Neil Williams
Leads Cloud, Software and Data Science teams. Former Technical Architect at Capgemini. Investor, board member and advisor to several startups including Uniti, Enian, and Anodox. Vertical expertise in energy, clean tech and mobility. PhD in Computing and Electrical Engineering.
Partners
UK-based engineering team that has led full vehicle development programs for several major OEMs.Visit website
Digital engineering, investment and technology advisory for startups in energy, clean tech and mobility.Visit website
Consultancy that performs M&A due diligence and matches ESG investors with startups in energy and mobility.Visit website
Automotive engineering and global procurement specialists offering EU-based EV battery production.Visit website
Media & performance marketing agency working across display, video, native, CTV, search, and social.Visit website
Digital transformation consultancy with deep Google Cloud, AI, and machine learning capabilities.Visit website
UNITI
Nordic Republic was founded by the vehicle design and digital leadership team of Uniti, the award-winning EV start-up from Sweden that made global headlines with the launch of the Uniti One.
One (Concept)
Two seat, L7e heavy quadricycle designed as an affordable daily driver for densely populated megacities.
One (Prototype)
Three seat, production intent M1 prototype designed for shared mobility and last-mile delivery.
Zero
Design modifications and upgrades to a two seat EV based on the Zhidou D3 vehicle platform.
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Looks a lot like something that could have rolled straight out of Apple’s last keynote / Inverse
Electric car hailed as the 'Tesla for megacities' / Business Insider
Scandinavian-designed ultra-compact / Engadget
POLESTAR
The Polestar Duo is an autonomous drone concept that works in tandem with lightweight and modular cargo capsules to serve as stackable pop-up structures or off-grid accommodation.
Uses
For rapidly moving cargo or living spaces to hard to reach locations, ideal for humanitarian relief efforts.
Wings
Folding quadcopter features aerodynamic design and straight airflow for battery cooling.
Pods
Stackable design, retractable platforms, and modular construction allow for flexible expansion.
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A vehicle and temporary building that speaks to a more mobile society / Polestar
Merging today’s appeal to sustainable design with autonomous technology / Yanko Design
Shows the potential for a new type of design that combines building and vehicle / Core77
Futuristic, modular, and sustainable design / Auto Evolution
AKINSI
Akinsi is a Swedish EV start-up that engaged us to support their initial vehicle launch and brand entry into the European auto market.
Brand
Strategy, identity and brand asset development, including custom photography and 3D rendering.
Digital
Design and development of their Shopify website and implementation of their Hubspot CRM.
Retail
Location selection and store design for their flagship retail presence in Riga, Latvia.
Chargeview
Chargeview was pilot for a free EV charging service led by our team in collaboration with Uniti, E.On, and Visual Art.
Strategy
Worked with partners to better monetise existing charging locations with high visibility and foot traffic.
Service
Trial of advertising supported revenue model to offer free charging to EV drivers at select locations.
Product
Hardware engineering, sourcing, and mobile app development to support the program.
Mean Metal Motors
Mean Metal Motors is an Indian startup with the mission of building India’s first electric sports car, the M-Zero.
Design
Details include distinctive DRL signature, both front and rear, and unique intake/outlet designs.
Stance
Side "wings" set the attitude along with the muscular shoulders, framed by the rear outlets and diffuser.
Platform
Adapting a reference platform allows for supply chain simplification and R&D acceleration.
Visby Bike
Currently in its early concept phase, our team is developing a four wheel, electric cargo bike for urban families.
Insight
Cargo e-bikes offer an effective alternative to cars, but require improvements to stability, performance and capacity.
Design
Features better weight distribution, tilting wheels and a "bike by wire" drive system with regenerative braking for greater efficiency.
Roadmap
Our team is currently identifying component and composite frame suppliers with the intent of producing a prototype.
Floq
Our team helped launch Floq, a digital OOH pilot in Copenhagen that sought to offset the cost of switching taxi fleets to electric cars via new advertising revenue.
Partnerships
Collaboration with 4x27 Taxi (Cabonline) and Citrus Media (digital out-of-home ad sales).
Design
Developed folding signage mount to allow vehicles to use an automatic car wash without damage.
Ad Tech
Implemented digital ad server stack to manage measurement and delivery via mobile networks.
Gardera
Our team developed rapidly deployable health screening tech used in office buildings and hotels throughout the US during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Strategy
To offer an automated alternative to hand-held fever screenings, we sourced digital kiosks that helped minimise risks to employees.
Technology
Built application for Android OS that integrated with IR sensor, leveraged facial recognition API, and securely stored data on Google Cloud.
Design
Developed, tested and refined UX (intuitive visual interface and audio prompts) to ensure ease of use and reduce screening time.
Cogo
Cogo is a shared mobility service based in Copenhagen that helps people find scooters, bikes, cars and mopeds all from one app. They have engaged with us to support their ongoing PR messaging.
Our work
We work with innovative teams that are shaping the future of mobility. Here are a few of them.
Uniti EV
Polestar
Akinsi EV
Chargeview
Mean Metal Motors
Visby Bike
Floq Digital
Gardera
Cogo Mobility
Our services
We collaborate with founders and their teams to bring impactful products and experiences to market, from digital services to electric vehicles.
CxO ADVISORY
brand / product / commercial
Vehicle & product design
concept / modelling / prototype
Go-to-market activation
creative / experience / media
Brand strategy
We help get to the heart of who you are, what you stand for, why you should exist, and why people should care.
Landscape analysis
Target audience research
Brand audit / diagnostic
USPs, brand values & core messaging
Brand identity development
Product strategy
We work to define your market-changing vision and how it can exceed customer expectations.
Product profile canvas
Target buyer personas
Competitive feature matrix
Product-market fit analysis
Business requirements & KPIs
Product brief
Commercial Strategy
We help you plan, forecast and budget how to best bring your product to market and exceed goals.
Addressable market research
Positioning & pricing strategy
Sourcing strategy
Channel & sales strategy
Comms & content strategy
Marketing strategy
Concept ideation
We work with your team to create visualisations that reflect your business goals, brand values and core product philosophy.
Benchmarking
Design DNA exploration
Iterative sketch work (paper & digital)
3D rendering
Interactive VR collaboration
Focus groups / online feedback
3D Modeling
We harmonise expectations around aesthetics, ergonomics and functionality with what is technically & commercially feasible.
Detailed polygon models
3D printing / physical modelling
Colours, materials & finishes
Engineering collaboration
A-surfaces
Digital twin / simulations
Rapid prototyping
With our engineering partners, we help your team quickly build, test and validate your vision.
Virtual prototype (VR)
Interior prototype
HMI & infotainment prototype
Appearance prototype
Structural prototype
Pilot testing
Creative Services
We develop branded content and assets you need to feed your channels, funnel and flywheel.
Logo & identity systems
3D product renders
Content & copywriting
Photography & videography
Animation
Graphic design
Experience development
We build bespoke experiences to engage customers at every point in their purchase journey.
Responsive web design
Mobile app design
Ecommerce implementation
Marketing automation
Retail & events
VR / AR / Metaverse
Media execution
We execute paid, earned and shared tactics to achieve your brand and performance goals.
Campaign planning & budgeting
Paid media strategy & buying
PR / communications management
Social media management
Analytics & data management
Advertising operations
