Electrogenic Acquires TREMEC Electric GT, Establishing US Base in California
The British EV powertrain company gains a Huntington Beach foothold to support its software-defined vehicle development and North American partner network.
British EV powertrain company Electrogenic has acquired the business of TREMEC Electric GT, a Huntington Beach, California developer of electric powertrains, giving the Oxford, UK company its first permanent base in the United States.
What Happened
TREMEC Electric GT, founded in 2014, designs and integrates EV powertrain systems for low-volume vehicle manufacturers. The company also supplies the aftermarket conversion sector with e-Crate swap systems—complete plug-and-play packages that electrify a vehicle using its existing frame, body, driveline and suspension. TREMEC Electric GT has electrified everything from classic Porsches to American muscle cars. Electrogenic says TREMEC's growth had been limited by its need for sophisticated vehicle software and control systems, which sit at the core of Electrogenic's own technology. The acquisition adds a US base to Electrogenic's Oxford headquarters and its network of partner installers who sell conversion kits for classic vehicles including Land Rover Defenders, Series Land Rovers, classic Porsche 911s, Jaguar E-Types and DeLorean DMC-12s.
Why It Matters
The California facility gives Electrogenic direct access to the North American market with technical support on Pacific Time. The company says it will enable accelerated product development, extended manufacturing options and elevated service for new and existing customers across North America. For owners of classic vehicles seeking electrification, the acquisition strengthens a network already supporting conversions of iconic models. TREMEC Electric GT's customer base—low-volume manufacturers and aftermarket conversion shops—now gains access to Electrogenic's in-house vehicle control software, microprocessor designs for driver interfaces and digital dashboards.
The Bottom Line
Electrogenic CEO Steve Drummond called the USA "our most important market," adding that the California base will support its ongoing software-defined vehicle development program. Electrogenic and TREMEC Electric GT will continue collaborating on future EV powertrain development and manufacturing.
