Italy - based open source EV platform provider OSVehicle has developed the second generation of its TABBY automotive hardware platform that enables the development of electric vehicles and corresponding accessories . The $ 12,000 platform offers vehicle and parts testing , testing and integration , and can be equipped with a $ 5,500 12.8 liter battery . The company claims that an equivalent to its platform could costs $ 2 m . The platform is compliant with EU , Asia and US road legal regulations , though final approval would still be required after modification .
Italy-based open source EV platform provider OSVehicle has released the second generation of its TABBY EVO hardware platform that enables the development of electric vehicles and corresponding parts. The $12,000 platform offers vehicle and parts design, prototyping and building, and can be equipped with a $5,500 12.8 kWh battery. The company claims that an equivalent to its platform could costs $2m. The platform is compliant with EU, Asia and US road legal regulations, though final approval would still be required after modification.