Fully electric Level 4 autonomous shuttle for public transit, ride-hailing and airports. Carries 15 passengers at 60 km/h with 290 km range. Automotive safety standards with accessibility features.
ProtoStage 2 of 5
Testing in Hamburg since Aug 2025; federal approval Nov 2025; Jacksonville 2H 2027.
Updated Jan 2026·Checked 10 Oct·0 updates this week
Milestones
Next · Jacksonville factory production start
Holon founded within BentelerNov 2022Complete.
First concept unveiled at CESJan 2023Complete.
TASARU investment approvalAug 2024Complete.
Pininfarina design finalizedDec 2024Complete.
First production prototype testing in HamburgAug 2025Complete.
Federal autonomous testing approval (Germany)Nov 2025Complete.
Battery energy limits rangeAt 290 km per charge, the Urban is limited to urban and suburban routes; long-distance service requires fast charging infrastructure or larger batteries.
Cold weather reduces battery capacityIn winter, lithium-ion batteries lose 20–30% capacity, reducing range and requiring larger packs or more frequent charging.
Geographic expansion speedTraining autonomous driving systems to handle diverse cities requires enormous mileage or simulation; rapid multi-city deployment is slow.
How it works
4 parts
Autonomous Driving
Mobileye Drive system
Intel's turnkey autonomous driving system for Level 4 urban operation and route control.
Electric Drivetrain
Zero-emission propulsion
Electric motor and battery eliminate tailpipe emissions; charged at depot or operator facilities.
Fleet Orchestration
ioki platform integration
ioki software handles booking, routes, fleet management and public transit integration.
A manufacturer of fully electric autonomous shuttles, Holon is a Benteler subsidiary focused on scaling production. It is building a 580,000-sq-ft facility in Jacksonville, Florida, designed to produce 5,000 Urban shuttles annually for ride-hailing, public transit and airport services.
Benteler subsidiary (2022) commercializing Level 4 autonomous electric shuttles.
Jacksonville facility ($200M) with 5,000 vehicles/year production by 2H 2027.
Holon Urban: 15-seat, 60 km/h, 290 km range; automotive safety standards for US and Europe.
