Hypercraft USA :: Defense-Oriented Innovator In Advanced Electric & Hybrid Propulsion Systems

Hypercraft USA (Hypercraft, Inc.), founded in 2019 and headquartered in Provo, Utah, is a defense-oriented innovator in advanced electric and hybrid propulsion systems. Operating from Utah’s aerospace corridor, the company engineers “Unified Stack Architecture” for high-consequence environments, delivering silent operations, mission persistence, and exportable power. With $36.5M+infunding—includinga$26M Series A in 2025 from Stalwart Ventures and SDF—Hypercraft serves OEMs, integrators, government, and defense sectors. Led by CEO Brian Bowers (with founder Jake Hawksworth as Executive Chairman), its ~25 employees specialize in software-defined powertrains that outperform legacy systems in thermal/acoustic stealth, logistical independence, and instant torque. Validated in deserts, maritime ops, and off-road racing (e.g., King of the Hammers), Hypercraft powers tactical vehicles, UGVs, drones, and marine platforms, emphasizing hybrid-electric solutions for modern battlefields. Recent milestones include partnerships with Turntide (axial flux motors for Sierra Echo-S off-roader), Baker Engineering (defense hybrids), Halevai (electric boats), and Arc Motor Company. Patents cover battery fire suppression and automotive tech; it’s acquired Stealth EV and targets scalable production.

While not a pure robotics firm, Hypercraft’s robot-enabling products focus on propulsion for autonomous and unmanned systems like UGVs and robotic tactical platforms:

• Propulsion Systems:

  • Series Hybrid: 50kW–240kW output with onboard generation for extended range without charging tethers; enables “Silent Watch” for stealthy UGV insertions.
  • Full Electric: 150hp–1140hp for high-torque, zero-RPM response in robotic mobility.

• Logic Layer:

  • Hyperlynk™ Nervous System: High-speed protocol for zero-latency control.
  • Vehicle Control Unit (VCU): AI-driven intelligence for adaptive energy management, predictive diagnostics, and mission logic in autonomous ops.

• Energy Storage:

  • Hyperpack Modular EV Batteries: Rugged, software-defined blocks for vibration-resistant, high-discharge persistence; supports mobile microgrids powering drone swarms/EW.

• Hardware Nodes:

  • Power Blok, DC Fast Charging, Thermal Box, HV Distribution, Powertrain Controller, On-Board Charger: Integrated for closed-loop reliability in robots navigating extreme terrains.

Exemplars include the Razorback tactical vehicle and Pilot P50 50kW hybrid extender for UGVs/EVs, ensuring “operational overmatch.” Hypercraft’s ecosystem eliminates multi-vendor latency, providing exportable power (up to 240kW) for robotic fleets. In defense, it transforms vehicles into power plants; commercially, it fuels off-roaders like Sierra Echo-S (610Nm peak torque). With low-IR signatures (<15°C over ambient) and 310mi range prototypes, Hypercraft redefines robotic endurance amid electrification trends.