Not including Tesla, the list of EV startups is a long one, with some of the most promising thought to be Lucid, Detroit's Rivian and Nikola. The latter firm took advantage of the latest means of raising lots of money fast, a "special purpose acquisition company," also known as a "blank-check company," allowing it to quickly list on a stock exchange. Fisker and Lordstown plan to use that strategy, as well, later this year. HAAH Automotive is partnering with China's Chery Automobiles to produce a new premium brand in the U.S. named Vantas.