What Wrightspeed does

Wrightspeed is a privately-held electric powertrain company headquartered in a 100,000-square-foot facility in Alameda, California (the former Hangar 41 at the Alameda Naval Air Station). Founded in 2005, the company develops the RePower Platform — a 'Powertrain-in-a-Crate' retrofit kit that converts existing diesel Class 6 and Class 7 commercial trucks and buses into electric vehicles, rather than requiring fleets to purchase new EVs.

The RePower kit integrates four proprietary components: an advanced E-Axle with 35,000 N·m wheel torque, dual-motor independent wheel control, and a 4-speed transmission; a scalable battery system delivering 216 kWh of capacity and 150–200+ miles of range with fast-charging capability (80% in 3 hours at 150 kW); a Vehicle Dynamics Module with embedded machine-learning-based traction control and diagnostics; and an Integrated Interface providing telematics, fleet software integration, and over-the-air updates. Wrightspeed emphasizes the environmental thesis that medium- and heavy-duty trucks, while only 4% of the vehicle population, generate 25% of road pollution.

Wrightspeed generates revenue through hardware sales of the RePower conversion kit and professional installation services performed at its Alameda facility. The company targets commercial fleet operators through a direct, sales-led model with a website-based reservation system, and uses equity crowdfunding on StartEngine for retail investor outreach. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based, with multi-year contracts. Geographic operations are concentrated in the United States, with an initial focus on California and states offering EV-conversion incentives.

Name

Wrightspeed

Legal name

Wrightspeed

Website

https://wrightspeed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wrightspeed designs and manufactures the RePower Platform, an electric retrofit powertrain kit that converts existing Class 6 and 7 diesel trucks and buses into electric vehicles, sold direct to commercial fleet operators from its Alameda, California facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Electric Powertrains

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck & Commercial Vehicle Electrification Manufacturing (eAxles/Battery Packs/Fuel Cells) (IMACABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

EV Retrofit & Electrification Conversions (Fleet/Commercial) (TLAKAMAK)

Keywords

• Electric powertrain systems
• Commercial vehicle electrification
• Heavy-duty truck conversions
• Electric drivetrain retrofits
• Fleet electrification technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Alameda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Powertrain Kit Sales: Sale of electric powertrain conversion kits (RePower Platform) for converting existing diesel Class 6 & 7 trucks and buses into electric vehicles. The kit includes E-Axle, electrical harness, high-voltage battery, instrument cluster, and vehicle dynamics module.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation services for the RePower kit, including removal of legacy drivetrain components (motor, transmission, rear axle, cooling system, HVAC, fuel tanks) and installation of the electric powertrain system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Wrightspeed designs, manufactures, and installs the RePower Platform, a "Powertrain-in-a-Crate" retrofit kit that converts existing diesel Class 6 and 7 trucks and buses into electric vehicles. The integrated kit includes an advanced E-Axle, scalable high-voltage battery system, vehicle dynamics module, and telematics interface, delivered with professional installation services from the company's Alameda, California facility.

Product overview

Wrightspeed offers the RePower™ Platform as its primary offering—a comprehensive Powertrain-in-a-Crate solution for electrifying existing diesel Class 6 & 7 commercial trucks and buses. The platform integrates multiple components: the advanced E-Axle with dual motor independent wheel control, a Scalable Battery System with fast charging capability, a Vehicle Dynamics Module with machine learning features, and an Integrated Interface with telematics and over-the-air updates. The company operates from a 100,000 square foot headquarters and manufacturing facility in Alameda, California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RePower™ Platform An integrated Powertrain-in-a-Crate solution that enables commercial fleet operators to convert existing diesel Class 6 and 7 trucks and buses into electric vehicles. The platform includes an advanced E-Axle, scalable battery system, vehicle dynamics module, electrical harness, instrument cluster, and integrated telematics, sold to fleet managers with professional installation services.

Quantifiable outcome

• While medium and heavy-duty trucks make up only 4% of total vehicle population, they create 25% of pollution - the RePower platform addresses this disproportionate environmental impact
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• TeslaminorOthersTesla is mentioned on the About Us page as part of the 'A Proven Track Record' section showing client/customer logos, indicating potential business relationship or customer reference.
• General MotorsminorOthersGM is listed among customer/industry logos on the About Us page, suggesting potential business relationship or customer reference.
• AIGminorOthersAIG appears among client/industry logos shown on the About Us page.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Proterra: Proterra provides electric bus powertrain technology and battery systems for commercial vehicles, overlapping with Wrightspeed's bus and powertrain focus. While primarily US-focused, Proterra brings OEM-scale battery and drivetrain expertise to the same customer base.

Direct peers

• Xos Trucks: Xos Trucks designs and manufactures electric Class 6-8 commercial vehicles and chassis, directly competing with Wrightspeed in the medium-duty commercial EV space, though focused on new vehicles rather than retrofits. Both target fleet operators seeking zero-emission solutions.
• Lightning eMotors: Lightning eMotors provides both new electric commercial vehicles and powertrain conversion kits for Class 3-6 fleet vehicles, making it a direct competitor to Wrightspeed's RePower platform with a similar retrofit-plus-new offering.
• Sea Electric: Sea Electric specializes in commercial vehicle electrification and power-system conversions, closely overlapping with Wrightspeed's Class 6-7 retrofit focus. Already listed as a partner/reference on Wrightspeed's site, signaling direct overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Tesla Semi: Tesla's Semi program targets Class 8 electric trucking with high brand recognition and Tesla's manufacturing scale. Listed as a logo reference on Wrightspeed's site, it represents a well-capitalized competitive threat in commercial EV.
• Volvo Trucks North America: Volvo Trucks sells Class 6-8 vehicles including the VNR Electric and is rapidly scaling electric truck production. Its OEM scale and dealer network represent a significant structural competitor to retrofit solutions.
• Daimler Truck / Freightliner eMobility: Daimler's Freightliner eM2 and eCascadia are purpose-built Class 6-8 electric trucks from an established OEM with deep service networks. As purpose-built EV trucks scale, they threaten retrofit economics central to Wrightspeed's model.

Emerging players

• Workhorse Group: Workhorse develops electric delivery trucks and last-mile vehicles, with overlap in commercial fleet electrification. Both target fleet operators transitioning from diesel to electric powertrains.
• Lion Electric: Lion Electric manufactures all-electric Class 5-8 commercial trucks and buses, competing indirectly with Wrightspeed by offering purpose-built EVs that may displace retrofit demand. Targets similar fleet operators.
• GreenPower Motor Company: GreenPower designs, manufactures, and distributes all-electric buses and trucks for commercial and transit markets, competing with Wrightspeed's bus retrofit focus while also offering new vehicle builds.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wrightspeedpowertrains
• Xx.com/goWrightspeed
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wrightspeed-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds8 records

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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