| Cover | Sep. 28, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 28, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 001-38612 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ELECTRAMECCANICA VEHICLES CORP. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001637736 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-1485035 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | A1 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6060 Silver Drive |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Third Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Burnaby |
| Entity Address, State or Province | BC |
| Entity Address, Country | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | V5H 0H5 |
| City Area Code | 604 |
| Local Phone Number | 428-7656 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Shares, no par value |
| Trading Symbol | SOLO |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
