Temo

What Temo does

Temo is a French manufacturer of portable and fixed electric propulsion systems for small recreational craft, headquartered in Vannes, Brittany. Founded in 2018, the company designs and assembles 48V electric motors ranging from 450W to 3kW across two product families: the AIRSIDE portable outboards (TEMO·450 at 5kg/450W and TEMO·1000 at 17kg/1.1kW with interchangeable 949Wh cassette batteries) and the SEASIDE pod drive range (POD and retractable OUTPOD systems from 1kW to 3kW) launched in October 2025 for boatbuilder integration. Notable technical features include a patented 360° rotating mounting bracket, an automatic-connect cartridge battery system with gold-plated pins, direct-drive propulsion, and a semi-open 48V architecture compatible with solar charging and hydrogeneration. Temo sources 70–80% of components locally in France (Origine France Garantie certification, 2024 and 2025) and the TEMO·450 holds a 91.9/100 Voluntary Repairability Index score.

Temo operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce on temofrance.com with the PROTEMO dealer network (covering 100 countries) and a dedicated B2B portal serving boatbuilders, shipyards, and watersports/rental operators. Pricing spans €1,350 (refurbished TEMO·450) to €4,490 (OUTPOD 3000), with custom-quote enterprise pricing for SEASIDE installations; revenue also flows from accessories, batteries, and spare parts. Distribution is supported by active social, content, and boat-show marketing. Integration partnerships with boatbuilders such as Highfield, Tiwal, Bente24/Chantier du Redo, and rental operators like Canal Loisirs provide OEM embedding. In January 2024 the company raised €6.5M from At One Ventures, Blueprint Partners, and Bpifrance, and in 2025 it won the France 2030 I-Nov innovation award.

Name

Temo

Legal name

TEMO

Website

https://temofrance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Temo is a Brittany-based French manufacturer of 48V electric marine propulsion systems, producing portable AIRSIDE outboards (450W–1.1kW) and SEASIDE pod drives (1–3kW) for recreational boaters, boatbuilders, and rental operators across 100 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Marine Propulsion

NAICS

Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Hybrid & Electric Propulsion Systems (IMAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Propulsion Drives, Gearboxes & Shaftlines (IMAJAHAD), Integrated Marine Electrical Systems & Switchboards (IMAJAJAA)

Keywords

• Electric outboard motors
• Marine electric propulsion
• Portable boat motors
• Pod drive systems
• Recreational boating equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Vannes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Electric Boat Motors: Sale of electric outboard motors (TEMO·450 and TEMO·1000) and pod drive systems (SEASIDE range) as one-time purchases with 2-5 year warranties.
2. Accessories and Spare Parts: Sales of complementary products including batteries, chargers, transport bags, anti-theft kits, buoyancy kits, propellers, and mounting hardware.
3. Refurbished Motors (RE-USE): Certified pre-owned TEMO·450 motors refurbished in Vannes workshop, offering TEMO quality at lower price point with 2-year warranty.
4. Professional Services: Custom quotes for boatbuilders and refit professionals for SEASIDE pod integration, including installation support and engineering consultation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Temo designs, manufactures, and sells 48V electric propulsion systems for small craft, including ultra-portable outboard motors (AIRSIDE: TEMO·450 and TEMO·1000) and fixed or retractable pod drives (SEASIDE: POD and OUTPOD, 500W–3kW). Products are sold direct-to-consumer via temofrance.com and through the PROTEMO dealer and boatbuilder network, with a certified pre-owned RE-USE program and custom integration services for marine refits.

Product overview

Temo offers a complete range of 48V electric propulsion solutions for recreational boating, spanning from 450W to 3kW. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: AIRSIDE portable outboard motors (TEMO·450 and TEMO·1000) designed for tenders, dinghies, and small sailboats; and SEASIDE pod drives (POD and OUTPOD retractable systems) for fixed installations in new builds, refits, and electric conversions. The TEMO·450 comes in standard, Carbon (premium), and Nacre (limited edition) variants, while the TEMO·1000 features interchangeable battery technology. SEASIDE pods range from 500W to 3kW and include fixed, steerable, and retractable configurations. Accessories include high-capacity batteries, chargers, mounting brackets, anti-theft kits, transport bags, and safety equipment. The company also offers a certified pre-owned RE-USE program for refurbished motors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AIRSIDE: Outboard motor product line featuring portable electric motors including TEMO·450 and TEMO·1000 models
• SEASIDE
• PROTEMO
• RE-USE

Products and services

• TEMO·450 Electric Outboard Motor Ultra-lightweight portable 450W electric outboard delivering 12kg static thrust (~1.5 hp equivalent) for tenders, dinghies, small sailboats, kayaks, and canoes up to 2.5m and 500kg. Features telescopic shaft, ambidextrous handle, IP67 waterproof rating, and 30cm shallow draft capability. Targeted at recreational boaters needing quick-install, portable propulsion.
• TEMO·1000 Electric Outboard Motor

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7,500 TEMO electric motors deployed on the water globally
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Torqeedo: German manufacturer of electric boat motors (Ultralight, Travel, Cruise, Deep Blue ranges), now owned by Yamaha Marine. Most direct competitor to TEMO in the portable and pod-drive electric outboard category, with deeper OEM relationships and broader product range.
• ePropulsion: China-headquartered manufacturer of electric outboards (Spirit, Navy, Pod Drive series) and pod systems. Closest direct competitor on price/performance and product breadth; well-capitalised with global dealer reach.
• Aquamot: Austrian manufacturer of electric boat motors and pod drives for tenders, sailboats, and small craft. Comparable to TEMO in scale, European footprint, and focus on 48V pod-drive electric propulsion for recreational boating.
• Elco Motor Yachts: US manufacturer of electric inboard and outboard marine propulsion systems with over a century of history. Comparable to TEMO on electric marine propulsion but skews toward larger vessels and US recreational/commercial markets.

Broad incumbents

• Minn Kota: Johnson Outdoors subsidiary and dominant US trolling-motor brand. Overlaps with TEMO on small electric marine propulsion but primarily serves freshwater fishing rather than the European tender/sailboat niche.
• Mercury Marine: Brunswick-owned global leader in marine propulsion with the Avator electric outboard line. A broader incumbent moving into electric outboards with full OEM distribution and dealer network that TEMO cannot match.
• Yamaha Motor (Marine): Global marine powerhouse and parent of Torqeedo. Competes with TEMO indirectly via Torqeedo and directly through outboard engine dealer relationships across European boatbuilders.

Emerging players

• Pure Watercraft: US-based electric marine propulsion startup focused on pontoon and small recreational boats. Comparable on technology architecture (lithium, electric outboards) but primarily US-focused with a different go-to-market approach.
• Vision Marine Technologies: Canadian electric boat and propulsion company developing high-power outboards. Comparable to TEMO on marine electrification thesis but focuses on higher horsepower (180hp) and OEM boat partnerships rather than portable tenders.
• Remigo: Slovenian startup producing the RemigoOne 1000W electric outboard for tenders and small sailboats. Closely comparable niche player targeting the same lightweight, portable tender segment as TEMO's AIRSIDE range.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCTmqyi6e-luvdqBhjv1XP3Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/TemoFrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/temo-france
• Instagraminstagram.com/temo_france

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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