1. Rivian: With substantial investments from Amazon and Ford, Rivian is developing electric trucks and SUVs. Their chances of survival are quite high.

2. NIO: As a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, NIO has already released two models and is publicly traded. Their chances of survival are relatively high.

3. Lucid Motors: Focused on luxury electric vehicles, Lucid Motors has secured funding from Saudi Arabia’s public investment fund. Their chances of survival are moderately high.

4. Lordstown Motors: This startup aims to produce electric pickup trucks, but has faced financial challenges. Their chances of survival are moderate.

5. Canoo: Specializing in subscription-based electric vehicles, Canoo has solid backing from Hyundai and Kia. Their chances of survival are moderately high.

6. Fisker Inc.: After the original Fisker failed, Henrik Fisker rebranded with new EV designs. However, they have faced several delays, putting their chances of survival at moderate.

7. Zoox: Focused on autonomous driving technology for fleets of electric vehicles, Zoox was recently acquired by Amazon. Their chances of survival are relatively high.

8. Aurora Innovation: Co-founded by former Tesla Autopilot lead Chris Urmson, this self-driving technology startup has strong backing from Amazon and Sequoia Capital. Their chances of survival are high.

9. Argo AI: With support from Volkswagen Group and Ford Motor Company, Argo AI is working on autonomous vehicle technology. They have a strong chance of survival.

10. TuSimple: This startup is developing autonomous driving technology for commercial trucks and already operates a prototype fleet in the US-China trade lane. Their chances of survival are moderately high.

11. Proterra: A manufacturer of electric buses with over 1,000 sold to transit agencies in North America, Proterra has a relatively strong chance of survival.

12. Nikola Motor Company: Despite a promising start, Nikola has faced fraud allegations, harming their reputation. Their chances of survival are moderate.

13. Faraday Future: Financial struggles and management crises have plagued this electric vehicle manufacturer, resulting in moderate chances of survival.

14. Byton: Chinese-backed EV maker Byton has suspended operations due to financial difficulties, putting its chances of survival at low.

15. APTERA Motors: An electric vehicle manufacturer producing innovative three-wheeled vehicles, APTERA Motors has a small but devoted following. Their chances of survival are moderate.

16. Arrival: Focused on electric vans and buses for commercial use, Arrival is backed by Hyundai but remains relatively unknown. Their chances of survival are moderate.

17. EVELOZCITY Inc.: Rebranded as Canoo (see number 5), the company now has a moderately high chance of survival with Hyundai’s support.

18. Sono Motors: This German solar-electric vehicle startup has raised over €50 million through crowdfunding and government funding but is still developing its first vehicle. Their chances of survival are moderate.