British EV technology company Electrogenic has acquired the business of TREMEC Electric GT, establishing a permanent United States base at the California firm’s Huntington Beach site. TREMEC Electric GT, founded in 2014, designs and integrates electric vehicle powertrain systems and supplies the aftermarket conversion sector with e-Crate “swap” packages. Oxford, UK-based Electrogenic develops, designs, and manufactures proprietary EV powertrain technology for automakers, defense applications, and the re-powering of classic cars, with in-house software and control systems at the core of its product line. The company says the deal accelerates its North American expansion and brings its technology closer to customers across the region.
Highlights
- Electrogenic acquires the business of TREMEC Electric GT, gaining its first permanent US footprint in Huntington Beach, California
- TREMEC Electric GT, founded in 2014, builds turn-key EV powertrains for low-volume manufacturers and e-Crate swap systems for the aftermarket
- Electrogenic and TREMEC will collaborate on next-generation EV powertrain development and manufacturing
- North American partner installers gain technical support on Pacific Time in addition to GMT
Why Did Electrogenic Buy TREMEC Electric GT?
The acquisition adds a US operation alongside Electrogenic’s Oxford headquarters and its network of partner installers. According to Electrogenic, the deal follows years of sustained growth in the North American market and gives the company a platform to scale its regional operations with a higher level of local service.
Steve Drummond, CEO of Electrogenic, said: “It’s an exciting business underpinned by a talented and like-minded team. The USA is our most important market and we wanted to provide additional support to our U.S. partners, as well as establishing a strategic base in California as part of our ongoing SDV software development programme. It will enable us to accelerate new products, extend our manufacturing options and further elevate our service offering for new and existing customers across North America.” The SDV reference is to software-defined vehicle architecture.
In a second statement, Drummond said: “The teams have been working together for some time and the acquisition seemed a natural evolution for both TREMEC, Electrogenic and the Huntington Beach team. Electrogenic gains a technical centre of expertise on the USA West coast and the Huntington Beach specialists get lots of new tech toys to play with. Electrogenic and TREMEC will continue to explore future mutual opportunities in advanced technology and manufacturing.”
What TREMEC Electric GT Brings
TREMEC Electric GT specializes in electric vehicle powertrain system design and integration. The company built its business developing turn-key EV powertrains for low-volume manufacturers, supporting specialist vehicle builders with integration work, and supplying the aftermarket with e-Crate swap systems — complete, plug-and-play packages that electrify vehicles using the existing frame, body, driveline, and suspension. Prior projects range from classic Porsches to American muscle cars.
Electrogenic states that TREMEC Electric GT’s growth had been constrained by a need for more sophisticated vehicle software and control systems to complement its powertrains, and positions its own control technology as the answer.
Software and Control Systems
Electrogenic’s powertrains are developed in-house by a research and development team of automotive engineers, programmers, and high-voltage electrical specialists. The proprietary elements include vehicle control software, microprocessor design for the driver interface and vehicle body control, and digital dashboards.
On the mechanical side, the company says its conversions use a system for building high-density battery packs and compact in-line and transverse reduction gearboxes manufactured in the UK. The packaging is designed to preserve the donor vehicle’s structure without cutting or drilling, and all conversions are fully reversible.
Impact on North American Installers
Electrogenic’s drop-in conversion kits are sold internationally through its network of approved partner installers, with current options covering the Land Rover Defender, Series Land Rovers, classic Porsche 911, Jaguar E-Type, and DeLorean DMC-12. Those partners will now have access to technical support on Pacific Time as well as GMT.
Custom conversion work continues at the Oxford headquarters and now also in Huntington Beach. Recent one-off projects include electrified classic Land Rovers and plug-in hybrid 1920s Harley-Davidson motorcycles built for actor Jason Momoa.
