Detroit-based startup Grounded has launched an electrified vehicle designed to serve as a mobile command center for applications ranging from disaster response to public health services.
The C1, built on Harbinger‘s commercial-grade electric truck platform, is designed to provide municipalities, nonprofits and government agencies with a durable, sustainable vehicle for mission-critical mobile operations.
“Today’s public safety, disaster response and public health teams need more payload, more range, and more flexibility than smaller platforms can deliver,” said Grounded CEO Sam Shapiro. “The C1 is our answer—it’s an electrified powerhouse that delivers sustainability without sacrificing mission readiness.”
The Grounded C1 is available on multiple wheelbases, and on either an all-electric or plug-in hybrid chassis. It features secure communications, reliable power, and the mobility to coordinate responses during severe weather, large events or multi-agency emergencies. It can be customized in various ways for different applications.
Upfitted as a mobile clinic, the C1 allows agencies to deliver mammograms, vaccinations, screenings and other preventive services directly in the community. As a disaster response vehicle, the C1 offers off-grid power and modular interiors that can support shelter coordination, supply distribution and emergency relief efforts.
“For long shifts in the field, durability alone isn’t enough. Design matters too,” said Grounded Chief Product Officer Nadia Meyer. “Human-centered design for the C1 puts intuitive systems and ergonomic layouts first, enabling responder comfort, endurance, and the ability to act faster when it matters most.”
The Grounded+ App provides remote monitoring of energy usage, appliance control, real-time diagnostics and optimization tools.
The Grounded C1 is now open for orders, and shipments are to begin in Q2 2026. Final pricing will vary depending on configuration and upfit.
Source: Grounded
