Envirotech (EVTV) Shares Surge After AZIO AI Contract

by | Jan 13, 2026 | General

Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVTV) shares are up on Tuesday following a significant contract announcement from AZIO AI, in which the company recently signed an amended letter of intent to acquire. Here’s what investors need to know.

AZIO AI’s $107 Million Contract Signals Growth Potential

AZIO AI announced it has received a $107 million contract, which is a crucial step towards completing a major government project in Southeast Asia. This development underscores the company’s capability to execute large-scale public sector projects, with a 30% deposit expected in the coming weeks.

The amended letter of intent between Envirotech Vehicles and AZIO AI outlines a framework valuing AZIO AI at $480 million, using a reference price of $3.00 per share for EVTV. This merger is supported by a new group of strategic investors, enhancing the potential for future growth.

Can This Merger Propel EV Stock Higher?

The stock is currently trading 321% above its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) and 88.9% above its 100-day SMA, indicating strong short-term momentum. Over the past 12 months, shares have decreased by 75.61%, and they are currently positioned closer to their 52-week lows than highs.

The RSI is at 82.34, suggesting that the stock is in overbought territory, which may indicate a potential pullback. Meanwhile, the MACD is above its signal line, indicating bullish momentum.

The combination of an overbought RSI and bullish MACD suggests mixed momentum, which traders should monitor closely.

  • Key Resistance: $3.00
  • Key Support: N/A

Benzinga Edge Rankings

Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for Envirotech Vehicles, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:

  • Momentum: Bullish (Score: 83/100) — Stock is outperforming the broader market.
  • Quality: Solid (Score: 66/100) — Balance sheet remains healthy.
  • Value: Risk (Score: 4/100) — Trading at a steep premium relative to peers.

The Verdict: Envirotech Vehicles’ Benzinga Edge signal reveals a classic ‘High-Flyer’ setup. While the Momentum (83) confirms the strong trend, the extremely low Value (4) score warns that the stock is priced for perfection—investors should ride the trend but use tight stop-losses.

Envirotech Shares Continue To Surge

EVTV Price Action: Envirotech Vehicles shares were up 45.02% at $3.64 at the time of publication on Tuesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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