ECD Automotive Design Stock Price, News & Analysis

ECD Automotive Design (OTC:ECDA) and Chelsea Truck Company continue their alliance with the ECDxCTC Defender 02, a factory-new Defender 110 P525 V8 finished in Carpathian Grey. The build pairs CTC’s Series 2 Wide Track body kit and 22-inch Type 52 wheels with BFGoodrich Trail Terrain tires, exposed carbon fiber elements, a vented bonnet, quad roof shield with integrated LED lighting, and Chelsea-styled exterior upgrades. Power is from Land Rover’s 5.0L P525 supercharged V8 with a non-resonated GT 90 exhaust and active valve control. Interior is Volcanic Black leather with 3D modular stitching. The release states this vehicle is among multiple builds planned under the ECD x CTC collaboration.

ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ: ECDA) announced on Jan 8, 2026 that on Jan 6, 2026 a lender entered discussions with the company about potential strategic transactions valued between $2 million and $10 million. Options include a cash plus preferred stock investment expected to close within 30 days and/or a $2M–$10M debt-to-preferred equity exchange with the current lender. The transactions are intended to help improve the company’s shareholder equity position. No definitive agreement or counterparty identity was disclosed.

ECD Automotive Design (ECDA) unveiled Project Wrangler, a bespoke Defender 110 Soft Top focused on manual driving engagement and open-air experience. Key mechanical highlights include a 6.2L LT1 V8, Magnum T56 6-speed manual, Brembo brakes, ECD Air Ride suspension and a Borla Sport Dual Plus exhaust. Finished in Arles Blue with Narvik Black accents, features include 18" Kahn wheels, BFG all-terrain tires, classic bumpers, Safety Devices Explorer roof rack and NAS-style rear hardware.

The interior pairs Recaro Orthoped seating in Spinneybeck leather with Natural Sapele wood flooring, wireless Apple CarPlay, JL Audio, backup camera with blind-spot monitoring and a modernized electrical and A/C system front and rear.

ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ: ECDA) launched a Luxury Agent Program on December 29, 2025 to expand sales reach and increase production by partnering with select U.S. luxury and exotic automotive advisors. The program complements ECD’s direct-to-consumer channel by letting trained Luxury Agents introduce qualified high-net-worth clients to ECD’s portfolio of bespoke Land Rover, Range Rover, Defender, Jaguar, Porsche, Mustang, and BMW builds.

ECD will handle in-house design and project management after agent introductions; the first agent is onboarded and earns a commission on base vehicle price. The company expects to grow the agent network through 2026 to support product expansion and improved factory utilization.

ECD Auto Design (NASDAQ: ECDA) announced an expanded 2026 product lineup that broadens its heritage and modern offerings across multiple divisions. Key elements include new Boutique heritage programs (BMW CSL-era, Jaguar, Porsche, Mustang reinterpretations), a dual-line Classic SUV strategy separating Heritage and Custom assembly lines, and a new American classic SUV platform. The company also detailed a safety and convenience modernization program (ABS, global remote locking, power tailgates) and an expanded modern SUV portfolio via Chelsea Truck Company USA on several contemporary platforms. ECD said upgraded engineering systems and modular architectures will support the rollout.

ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ: ECDA) reports early commercial traction from a newly announced third-party build agreement after receiving six initial orders. The company expects to execute these builds at its Kissimmee, Florida facility across Q1 and Q2 2026, with dedicated manufacturing space and labor separated from core bespoke programs. Management says the program should improve factory utilization, better absorb fixed costs, and support progress toward cash-flow breakeven.

ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ:ECDA) on December 23, 2025 unveiled Project Inizio, a restored Series III - 88 Soft Top that modernizes classic Land Rover design with contemporary engineering while preserving original character.

Key upgrades include a GM 6.2L LS3 V8, GM Auto Sport 6-speed automatic, EBC FAST brakes, Borla stainless exhaust, upgraded axles, ECD air ride suspension, Dakota Digital gauges, and modern infotainment with backup camera and remote start. Exterior and trim retain Series styling with galvanized bumpers and OEM steel wheels.

ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ: ECDA) will implement a 1-for-5 reverse stock split effective at market open on December 26, 2025. The company said post-split shares will continue trading under ECDA on the Nasdaq Capital Market with new CUSIP 27877D302. The split will reclassify every five pre-split shares into one post-split share, reducing outstanding shares from approximately 6,925,006 to approximately 1,385,002. The board set the final ratio after shareholder approval on July 22, 2025. The action is intended to raise the per-share trading price to meet Nasdaq's $1.00 minimum bid requirement. Outstanding stock options and RSUs will be proportionally adjusted and certificated-shareholders will receive exchange instructions from Continental Stock Transfer and Trust.

ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ: ECDA) signed an agreement to integrate select builds from a regional 4×4 restoration shop into its Kissimmee factory, allocating a minimum of 10% of annual production capacity to the program.

The company expects this collaboration to add at least 20 units per year to backlog, deliver a positive contribution margin, and improve fixed-cost absorption by deploying its existing skilled workforce and smoothing production planning.