Infinite Machine, the Brooklyn startup behind America’s most expensive electric motorbike, has unveiled the Olto: a $3,495 connected scooter designed to be street-legal without a motorcycle license.

• Key Features:
  – Built with steel/aluminum frame
  – 750W motor (up to 2kW capability)
  – Removable battery with 40-mile range
  – LTE connectivity and built-in alarm
  – Modular accessory system
  – GPS tracking and software-defined performance
• Differentiation:
  While the $10,000 P1 motorbike required a license, the Olto operates legally in bike lanes without one. The company cites $9M from Andreessen Horowitz’s “American Dynamism” fund as fuel for expanding into software-integrated personal transportation.
• Market Context:
  The Olto represents a strategic shift from high-performance niche products to accessible urban mobility after several industry failures. Unlike Bird scooter flameouts, Infinite Machine focuses on direct-to-consumer sales with a premium price point.

Founded by former Apple engineers Joseph and Eddie Cohen, Infinite Machine aims to replicate Apple’s design-first approach in the micromobility sector. The scooter’s pricing positions it as a premium alternative to traditional e-scooters, which typically cost between $1,000-$2,000.

The Olto’s specifications: top speed of 33 mph (off-road mode), removable indoor-charging battery, and a sleek industrial design that maintains the company’s signature aesthetic language.

This expansion follows Infinite Machine’s $9M investment from Andreessen Horowitz, a venture typically focused on space tech, defense industries, and crypto infrastructure. The move signals confidence in the direct-to-consumer e-mobility market, though analysts remain cautious given the high failure rate in the sector.

Pre-orders are being accepted with a $100 deposit, and the company anticipates fall 202X delivery. The vehicle features an integrated ecosystem with modular accessories and over-the-air software updates.