Document and Entity Information - shares |
9 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Sep. 30, 2020 |
Nov. 13, 2020 |
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| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
| Entity Registrant Name | InterPrivate Acquisition Corp. | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001789029 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2020 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2020 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true | |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false | |
| Entity Small Business | true | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 31,055,500 | |
| Entity File Number | 001-39204 | |
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
| Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | |
| Entity Shell Company | true | |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |