What Elinta Motors does

Elinta Motors UAB is a Lithuanian private limited company founded in 2017 and headquartered at the Kaunas Free Economic Zone, operating as the e-mobility arm of the ELINTA group, a conglomerate with over 30 years of experience in industrial automation and electronics. The company develops and manufactures electric vehicle powertrain components and complete drivetrain systems in-house, targeting commercial vehicle OEMs and fleet operators across Europe and select international markets. Its product portfolio spans four integrated lines: motors (EPM GEN IV series, 80-600 kW, featuring proprietary Zero Porosity Rotor rare-earth-free technology achieving up to 95% efficiency), battery systems (NMC ESS7A and LFP ESS8A, 42-504 kWh, with active liquid thermal management and 500,000 km lifecycle), power electronics (IGBT and SiC inverters, ISO 26262 ASIL-C Gen III BMS, vehicle control units, CAN bus controllers), and complete powertrains (PHEV-120 through EV-250 plus custom solutions from 100-600 kW with up to 350 kW CCS fast charging).

The business operates a B2B enterprise sales model targeting commercial vehicle manufacturers and fleet operators, offering either individual components or turn-key integrated drivetrain solutions backed by R&D services spanning concept design through homologation and series production. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of EV components and systems, supplemented by professional engineering services. Elinta's commercial positioning rests on automotive-grade certifications (IATF 16949, ISO 26262 ASIL-C, ISO 21434, ECE R-100.03/R-10.06/R-85), operational validation across 70+ million kilometers in real-world deployment, and integration into 20+ vehicle types. The company has secured approximately $9.7M in cumulative equity funding across multiple rounds (including a ~$4M round led by LitCapital in November 2022) alongside EU Regional Development Fund grants supporting R&D and internationalization initiatives through 2027.

Name

Elinta Motors

Legal name

ELINTA MOTORS UAB

Website

https://elintamotors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Elinta Motors is a Lithuanian EV components manufacturer developing and producing in-house electric powertrains (motors, batteries, power electronics, and full drivetrains) for commercial vehicle OEMs and fleet operators across Europe, with automotive-grade certifications and 70+ million km of validated real-world deployment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Vehicle Powertrain Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric Drive Unit / E-Axle Manufacturing (Motors/Inverters/Gearboxes) (IMACACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck & Commercial Vehicle Electrification Manufacturing (eAxles/Battery Packs/Fuel Cells) (IMACABAK), Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules) (IMACAHAJ)

Keywords

• Electric vehicle components
• Commercial vehicle powertrains
• Electric traction motors
• Battery management systems
• Power electronics manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Kauno

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EV Components Sales: Sale of individual electric vehicle components including motors, inverters, battery management systems, power electronics, and vehicle control units
2. Complete Powertrain Solutions: Turn-key electric drivetrain solutions tailored to meet specific customer technical and operational needs. Includes product idea to series production services
3. R&D Services: Engineering services including EV electronics design, E-Motor development, E-Powertrain integration, prototyping, validation, homologation, and aftersales support

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Elinta Motors develops and manufactures in-house electric vehicle powertrain components and complete turn-key e-drivetrain solutions for commercial vehicles, including rare-earth-free traction motors (80–600 kW), NMC and LFP battery systems (42–504 kWh), motor inverters, battery management systems, vehicle control units, and integrated powertrains (PHEV and EV series). The company also provides R&D engineering services, prototyping, validation, homologation, and series production support to European OEMs and fleet operators.

Product overview

Elinta Motors is an electric vehicle (EV) components manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of in-house developed and manufactured products. The company operates as a single unified product ecosystem ('E-Mobility Ground Up'), providing individual components as well as complete turn-key electric drivetrain solutions. The core product lines include: Motors (EPM series GEN IV motors ranging from 160-350 kW with rare-earth-free designs), Batteries (NMC ESS7A and LFP ESS8A systems from 42-504 kWh), Electronics (motor inverters EDS series, GEN III BMS, vehicle control units, CAN bus controllers), and complete Powertrains (PHEV-120 through EV-250 plus custom solutions from 100-600 kW). All products are developed and manufactured in-house in Kaunas, Lithuania, and are designed for commercial and industrial applications such as electric buses, trucks, utility vehicles, and off-highway equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NMC Battery Systems (ESS7A series) 7th generation NMC battery systems with capacities from 42 kWh to 504 kWh, featuring active liquid cooling and heating technologies that extend battery life cycle to approximately 500,000 km, certified to ECE R-100.03. Designed for commercial vehicle OEMs.
• LFP Battery Systems (ESS8A series) ECE R-100.03 and R-10.06 certified LFP battery system for medium to heavy-duty commercial vehicle applications, with 6,000+ charge cycles, IP6K9K ingress protection, integrated heater, and liquid cooling.
• Battery Thermal Management System (BTMS.V1.1) Compact battery thermal management system providing heating up to 10 kW and cooling up to 7 kW, operating in ambient temperatures from -35°C to +55°C, with capability to integrate into vehicle climate control systems.
• Power Distribution Unit (PDU.X7.400) ECE R-100.03 and R-10.06 certified automotive power distribution unit with integrated CCS fast charging controller designed for 320 kW DC input, supporting up to 5 battery systems.
• GEN IV Motors - EPM.32 Series In-house developed rare-earth-free motors with 100% recyclable design, cast copper rotor and Zero Porosity Rotor (ZPR) technology, delivering up to 95% efficiency.
• EPM.31.HS-SEV Motor 111 kg, 170 kW high-speed drive motor with 94.2% efficiency designed for commercial vehicles from 3.5t to 8t.
• EPM.32.HS-MDG Motor 170 kg, 290 kW high-speed drive motor with 95% efficiency and IP6k9k protection class for commercial vehicles from 8.5t to 16.0t.
• EPM.32.HS-ECV Motor Series 2-speed drive unit for medium to heavy-duty commercial applications with load capacity 12–26t, peak power 350 kW / 5800 Nm, working voltage 800V.
• Motor Inverter EDS.33.950 175 kW IGBT inverter with 450V / 630A output and 23 kW/kg power density.
• Motor Inverter EDS.33.800.SiC 280 kW silicon carbide (SiC) inverter with 850V / 490A output designed for high-efficiency applications.
• GEN III Battery Management System (BMS.32.12-24V) Third-generation robust automotive BMS with ISO 26262 compatibility, ECE R-100.03 certified leakage and HVIL measurement, supporting up to 216 cells in series (850V) with 12 cells per module.
• Vehicle Control Unit (HCU12.12V) Vehicle control unit with 4x CAN Bus, 12x digital inputs, 6x analogue inputs, and 17x outputs for commercial EV applications.
• Secure Body Control Module (SBCM.10.12-24V) Body control module with 3x LIN bus and Tricore Aurix MCU for commercial electric vehicles.
• CAN Bus Controller (EHB.11.12V) CAN bus controller with 2x CAN Bus, 4x digital inputs, 5x digital outputs, and 2x high-power outputs.
• PHEV-120 Powertrain Plug-in hybrid powertrain with 120–250 kW / 1250 Nm motor, 42 kWh / 400V battery, 700+ km total range, up to 100 km in EV mode.
• EV-100 Powertrain 100 kW / 1150 Nm motor with 84 kWh NMC battery, 250–300 km range, 120 kW CCS Fast Charge.
• EV-150 Powertrain 170 kW / 1450 Nm motor with 168 kWh NMC battery, 300–350 km range, 160 kW CCS Fast Charge.
• EV-200 Powertrain 260 kW / 2680 Nm motor with 168–336 kWh NMC/LFP battery, 220–380 km range, 300 kW CCS Fast Charge.
• EV-250 Powertrain 2x 160 kW / 13,000 Nm on wheels with 336–504 kWh NMC battery, 300–480 km range, 350 kW CCS Fast Charge.
• Custom Powertrain Solutions Customized powertrain solutions with 80–600 kW power, 84–504 kWh battery, 80–350 kW CCS Fast Charge, supporting both 400V and 800V architectures for unique commercial vehicle applications.
• R&D and E-Powertrain Integration Services Customized component, system, software, and complete powertrain integration design services covering EV electronics, e-motors, and e-powertrain integration from concept stage through validation and certification, targeted at commercial vehicle OEMs.
• Series Production and Homologation Services Full UN homologation services including ECE R-85, ECE R-100, and ECE R-10 for all designed components, supported by 30+ years of experience in robotized assembly lines for high-volume automotive production.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vehicles powered by Elinta Motors' systems have covered 70+ million kilometers in real-world operation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ZF Friedrichshafen: Leading German Tier 1 with extensive commercial vehicle e-mobility portfolio including CeTrax electric drive systems, power electronics, and integrated axle solutions. Competes directly with Elinta in the European commercial e-powertrain space but with deeper OEM relationships and broader product range.
• Dana Incorporated: Major Tier 1 supplier of e-axles, electric drivetrains, and power electronics for commercial vehicles. Most direct competitor to Elinta's integrated e-powertrain offering for trucks, buses, and off-highway applications, but at significantly larger scale with global manufacturing footprint.
• Hexagon Purus: Norwegian supplier of battery systems and hydrogen storage for commercial vehicles including trucks and buses. Comparable to Elinta's commercial vehicle battery systems business (NMC/LFP) but focused on complete energy storage packages rather than integrated drivetrains.
• Equipmake: UK-based specialist in electric powertrains for commercial vehicles including buses, trucks, and specialty vehicles. Closest comparable by company size, geography, and product scope to Elinta, though focused on repowering and niche applications versus Elinta's OEM integration model.
• Vitesco Technologies: German specialist in electrified drive systems and power electronics, spun out from Continental. Offers comparable 800V inverter and e-axle solutions for commercial vehicles, with similar European OEM focus but more mature customer relationships and higher volumes.
• Cummins (Accelera by Cummins): Cummins' zero-emissions brand Accelera offers battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell powertrains for commercial vehicles including trucks and buses. Directly comparable product scope to Elinta's commercial vehicle e-powertrains but with massive installed base advantage and global service network.
• Allison Transmission: US-based specialist in commercial vehicle transmissions increasingly focused on fully integrated electric powertrain systems for trucks and buses. Comparable end-market focus and integration depth to Elinta, though with established OEM relationships and larger production capacity.
• BorgWarner: Major supplier of electric drive modules, inverters, and battery systems for commercial and passenger vehicles. Comparable product portfolio to Elinta in motors and power electronics, with substantially greater R&D resources and global customer base.

Emerging players

• Wrightbus: UK and Ireland-based manufacturer of electric buses with in-house powertrain development. Partial overlap with Elinta as both serve the European electric bus market, though Wrightbus is primarily a vehicle integrator/OEM versus Elinta's component supplier model.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch: Global Tier 1 with broad e-mobility portfolio spanning motors, inverters, BMS, and complete e-axle solutions for commercial vehicles. Overlaps significantly with Elinta's product range but operates across multiple industries with vastly greater resources and global OEM penetration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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