$3,500 electronic sute gunning to become a micromobility iPhone

After launching a high-end cyberpunk-style electric bike that costs more than some used cars, the Andreesen Horowitz-funded Brooklyn startup Infinite machine has ultimately become practical.

Olto: Unveiled a $3,495 electric scooter that appears to have escaped from Industrial Designer's Mood Board. (This is not surprising, as it was founded by former Apple employees, brothers Joseph and Eddie Cohen.)

This is the second vehicle in Infinite Machine, whose first product, the P1, made headlines last year with a $10,000 price tag, a top speed of 55 mph and a brutal Tesla Cybertruck-esque American aesthetic. The model produced a surge in Tech Press, but its price and motorcycle-level specs have made it a niche toy for wealthy enthusiasts.

In contrast, OLTO does not require a motorcycle license and is designed to live in city streets and bike lanes.

Built from steel and aluminum, it features a 750W software-limited motor (2kW possible), and a removable battery that can be charged indoors, offering a range of about 40 miles on a single charge. It looks smooth, runs fast (up to 33 miles in off-road mode), and sells for a third of the price of the big siblings.

The company has deposited $100 on vehicles that are supposed to be shipped in the fall.

Drop your phone into the handlebar holder, OLTO offers Bluetooth release, GPS and LTE tracking, a built-in alarm system, and even Apple AirTag integration. Like P1, it runs its own OS and supports updating firmware in the air. This means that Infinite Machine can push new features and diagnostics without having to travel to the shop.

Another cool feature: It's an open face helmet that locks into the seat when not in use, so it's always available.

The work also has a complete ecosystem. Modular accessories such as cargo racks, child carriers, passenger seats, and custom bags can be mounted directly into the Olto chassis. And the company emphasizes security and maintainability. This is two painful spots that will help you sink other, now-defunct e-bike brands.

Infinite Machine raised $9 million From Andreessen Horowitz American Dynamism Fundthe same venture group helps space startups, defense contractors and crypto infrastructure revitalize. Bet: Having a durable business when building highly designed software-integrated electric vehicles for US cities.

That may sound optimistic. Micromobility in the US was an industry with a false start. From the outs of the bird's public flames to levels of pivots to EV charging, the scooter space is littered with sophisticated hardware and broken business models. However, Infinite Machines are not chasing ride-sharing or rentals. Apple wants to sell personal cars to consumers in the way they sell their iPhones.

If it works, an infinite machine may not just cool the scooter. It might make them viable.

Edited by Andrew Hayward