| Cover | Nov. 17, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 17, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-38213 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ARCIMOTO, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001558583 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-1449404 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | OR |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2034 West 2nd Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Eugene |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OR |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 97402 |
| City Area Code | 541 |
| Local Phone Number | 683-6293 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, no par value |
| Trading Symbol | FUV |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
