Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Phoenix, Arizona
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Since 2014
Nikola is an integrated truck and energy company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, founded in 2014 according to the record, with an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $50 to $100 million. It designs battery-electric and hydrogen-electric Class 8 trucks, electric drivetrains, and hydrogen refueling infrastructure, serving commercial transportation, automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment markets. Its Coolidge, Arizona facility was among its manufacturing sites, and the company's assets have since been partly sold in 2025 to Hyroad Energy following an auction.
Nikola at a glance
Revenue
$50-100M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
Import activity
635
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
635
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Italy · Germany · Spain · Belgium
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Nikola.
What this tells a buyer
Recent reporting indicates that in August 2025 Hyroad Energy won an auction for Nikola's hydrogen fuel cell truck assets and intellectual property, with Nikola's operations continuing under Hyroad Energy's corporate umbrella.
Nikola's product lines include the battery-electric Nikola Tre BEV and the hydrogen fuel cell Nikola Tre FCEV, alongside battery and emissions-related components.
The company was publicly traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker NKLA according to its profile, and it primarily targets logistics carriers, freight companies, and fleet operators.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
Overview
Nikola is an integrated truck and energy company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, founded in 2014 according to the record, with an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $50 to $100 million. It designs battery-electric and hydrogen-electric Class 8 trucks, electric drivetrains, and hydrogen refueling infrastructure, serving commercial transportation, automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment markets. Its Coolidge, Arizona facility was among its manufacturing sites, and the company's assets have since been partly sold in 2025 to Hyroad Energy following an auction.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2014 |
Headquarters | Phoenix, Arizona |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $50-100M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
What Nikola makes
Nikola's product lines include the battery-electric Nikola Tre BEV and the hydrogen fuel cell Nikola Tre FCEV, alongside battery and emissions-related components.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Battery, Emissions (source: nikolamotor.com).
Trade and customs footprint
Recent reporting indicates that in August 2025 Hyroad Energy won an auction for Nikola's hydrogen fuel cell truck assets and intellectual property, with Nikola's operations continuing under Hyroad Energy's corporate umbrella. US customs bill-of-lading records list 635 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Italy · Germany · Spain · Belgium.
Latest developments
2026-11-02 — HVIP Paid $50M for Nikola Trucks Before Nikola Went Bust (theautowire.com)
2026-05-04 — Nikola Motors | Electrek (electrek.co)
2025-08-25 — This isn’t the outcome we originally envisioned, but we’re proud to announce that Nikola will live on under the corporate umbrella of Hyroad Energy! | Nikola Corporation (linkedin.com)
2025-08-11 — Hyroad Energy wins Nikola auction, founder Milton says he submitted better offer - Truck News (trucknews.com)
2025-08-08 — Hyroad Energy to Buy Nikola’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks, IP - TT (ttnews.com)
2025-04-11 — Lucid to Acquire Select Facilities and Assets Previously Belonging to Nikola Corporation, Will Extend Offers to 300+ Former Nikola Employees | Lucid Group, Inc. (lucidmotors.com)
Facilities
Nikola is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Public sources also reference these locations:
Arizona — lucidmotors.com
Company details
The company was publicly traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker NKLA according to its profile, and it primarily targets logistics carriers, freight companies, and fleet operators. Nikola was founded in 2014, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Frequently asked questions
What does Nikola make?
Nikola is an integrated truck and energy company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, founded in 2014 according to the record, with an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $50 to $100 million. It designs battery-electric and hydrogen-electric Class 8 trucks, electric drivetrains, and hydrogen refueling infrastructure, serving commercial transportation, automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment markets. Its Coolidge, Arizona facility was among its manufacturing sites, and the company's assets have since been partly sold in 2025 to Hyroad Energy following an auction.
Where is Nikola headquartered?
Nikola is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona (4141 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix, Arizona, 85040).
When was Nikola founded?
Nikola was founded in 2014.
How big is Nikola?
Nikola has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).
Does Nikola import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 635 inbound shipments for Nikola, with top origins including Italy · Germany · Spain · Belgium.
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