Hub motors are simple hardware, affording the Endurance an ease of construction and lowered build cost when compared to rivals. As well, the hub motors means a lower center of gravity and less sprung weight, aiding handling. The expected 250-mile maximum range won't leave the likes of Rivian and GM (at the very least; Ford's coy about specs) sweating pensively in their beds at night, but it's still a healthy range that should satisfy many customers. Especially if those customers are fleet operators. That seems to be where Lordstown sees the bulk of its future customers, if not all of them. Lately, the automaker has earmarked future deliveries to various fleets, the most recent one being Goodyear Tire & Rubber's servicing fleet. Sitting atop a limited cash pile (it won't say how limited) gained through fundraising efforts earlier this year, Lordstown put much of its resources into developing the Endurance's drivetrain. That means the interior won't wow anyone. Leather is out, Burns said.