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Terra Motors
Electric three-wheeler vehicles and charging infrastructure ecosystem
About Terra Motors
Terra Motors Corporation is a Japanese company that designs, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles (EVs), primarily focusing on electric two and three-wheelers, and provides a comprehensive EV charging infrastructure. Founded in April 2010 by Toru Tokushige, the company was established with the vision of creating a clean and sustainable society by reducing air pollution through electric vehicles. Tokushige, a graduate of Kyushu University's Faculty of Engineering with an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management, was inspired by world-class Japanese brands like Sony and Honda and saw an opportunity to create a leading brand in the EV sector, particularly focusing on the Asian market where two and three-wheeled vehicles are prevalent.
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The company's core business revolves around several key areas: the manufacturing of IoT-enabled electric two and three-wheelers, the development and deployment of EV charging solutions under the brand "Terra Charge," and providing financing options through "Terra Finance" to make EV adoption more accessible. Terra Motors ventured into the Indian market in 2014 and has since established a significant presence in South and Southeast Asia, with production plants in India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Japan. Its product lineup includes various models of e-rickshaws and cargo vehicles, such as the L5 passenger vehicle and the Y4A for last-mile logistics, designed with Japanese engineering to ensure durability and lower maintenance costs.
In 2022, the company launched its EV charging infrastructure service, Terra Charge, in Japan and has since expanded it to India, Thailand, and Indonesia. This division offers a range of chargers for residential, commercial, and public spaces, managed through a user-friendly mobile app. By June 2023, Terra Charge had received over 4,700 unit orders in Japan, ranking it as a top provider in the domestic market. The business model operates through Direct-to-Consumer (D2C), Reseller/Distribution, and Mobility-as-a-Service channels. The company has secured significant funding to fuel its expansion, including a $10 million Series A round in 2018 and a $28 million Series C round in June 2023, led by investors like Pegasus Tech Ventures and Osaka Gas, to accelerate the expansion of its EV charging network. In December 2024, the company announced a Series D funding round of 10 billion yen. In 2024, the company changed its name to Terra Charge Corporation, reflecting its growing focus on the EV charging infrastructure business.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Employees
- 281
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 78.4/100
- Sub-industry
- Vehicle Production
- Sector
- Transportation, Automotive, Scooter, Car, Sustainable Development Goals, Urban Tech, Climate Tech, Electric Mobility, EV Manufacturing, Hard Tech
- Technology
- Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b, b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES DOther financing | Aug 2025 | $80M | $320M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| DEBTDebt | Dec 2024 | $15M | — | Mizuho | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Terra Motors is 16K monthly website visits, up 66.7% over the last three months. Terra Motors's team declined 2.1% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed3 investors entered at this stage
Koichiro Tsujino
Mizuho Capital
Nobuyuki Idei
Series A8 investors entered at this stage
Pegasus Tech Ventures
SMBC Venture Capital
SBI Shinsei Bank
Fenox VC- AIAIZAWA Investments
Yamaguchi Capital
Chibagin Capital
Minato Capital
Series B and later10 investors entered at this stage
KSK Angel Fund
Osaka Gas
Tokyo Century
Sumitomo Mitsui Auto Service
Aisin Corporation
Mizuho
TOHO GAS
Mizuho Leasing Company
The Why How Do Company- KIkawamura electric industrial
Other known investors1 additional known investor
J-Startup
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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