EV motors depend on foreign rare earths. Torev Motors is bringing a potential solution to market.

Following third-party trials in Germany, the Northern Virginia startup is hiring engineers and raising a $5 million seed round.

By: Kaela Roeder

Outlets: Technical.ly

Published: August 13, 2026

Words: 764

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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Startup profile: Torev Motors

Founded by: Rory Brogan and Zak Doenmez
Year founded: 2022
Headquarters: Arlington, VA
Sector: EVs, manufacturing
Funding and valuation: $3.7M raised to date, valuation not disclosed
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