Bedeo
Bedeo is a UK-headquartered EV engineering company that supplies proprietary in-wheel motor powertrains, retrofit kits, and complete electric vehicles for fleet operators, motorhome OEMs, marine applications, and classic-car conversions, serving 40+ blue-chip customers across Europe.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Bedeo does
Bedeo is a UK-headquartered electric vehicle engineering company that designs and supplies integrated powertrain solutions — including proprietary in-wheel motor technology, inverters, battery packs, and energy management software — for light commercial vehicles, motorhomes, marine vessels, and classic-car retrofits. The company operates three commercial programmes: Build Electric (turnkey electrification components for OEMs), Drive Electric (complete electric vehicles such as the BD eVan, BD eBus, and BD eChassis), and Reborn Electric (retrofit kits that convert existing diesel vans to battery-electric or range-extended configurations at approximately £25,000 per vehicle). Its technology platform originated with the 2021 acquisition of Protean Electric, which holds over 320 patents across 75 patent families; in March 2026 Bedeo sold Protean to EXEDY Corporation to secure industrial-scale motor manufacturing, while retaining commercial rights to the technology.
The company monetises through hardware sales, long-term operational leasing (60-96 months), and battery-leasing options, distributing via direct enterprise sales and authorised partners in the UK, France, Netherlands, and Turkey, supplemented by OEM partnerships with Dangel (France), TRIGANO group (motorhomes across Europe), and Monarch Defender (US classic Defender conversions). Bedeo serves more than 40 blue-chip fleet customers including Ocado, DHL, DPD, IKEA, TNT/FedEx, Migros, and Aras-Kargo, and its vehicles have cumulatively travelled over 60 million kilometres. The company is privately held, was founded by Osman Boyner in 2009 (originally as BD Auto in Turkey), and is led by a management and advisory team that includes former CEOs of Renault Group, Jaguar Land Rover, MAN Truck & Bus, and Audi AG. Bedeo holds ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 26262 certifications and has secured Stellantis EU-Type Approval for its Reborn Electric retrofit on the Stellantis large LCV platform.
Bedeo firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bedeo
- Legal name
- Bedeo Tech
- Website
- https://bedeo.tech
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Bedeo is a UK-headquartered EV engineering company that supplies proprietary in-wheel motor powertrains, retrofit kits, and complete electric vehicles for fleet operators, motorhome OEMs, marine applications, and classic-car conversions, serving 40+ blue-chip customers across Europe.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Bedeo industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electric Vehicle Powertrain Technology and Electrification Solutions
- NAICS
- Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312), Battery Manufacturing (33591), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)
- SIC
- Motors & Generators (3621), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Engines & Turbines (3510)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Truck & Commercial Vehicle Electrification Manufacturing (eAxles/Battery Packs/Fuel Cells) (IMACABAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- EV Retrofit & Electrification Conversions (Fleet/Commercial) (TLAKAMAK), Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules) (IMACAHAJ), EV Power Electronics & Drivetrain Electrification Service (Inverters, DC-DC, eAxles) (TLAKAMAI), Thermal Management Systems for EVs (Battery/E-Powertrain Cooling & Heating) (IMACACAG), Electric Drive Units & E-Axles Rebuild/Remanufacturing (EV/Hybrid) (TLAKALAH)
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Where Bedeo is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- London
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Bedeo business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Electric Vehicle Sales (Build Electric / Drive Electric): BEDEO manufactures and sells fully electric light commercial vehicles including BD eVan, BD eBus, and BD eChassis. Customers can purchase the vehicle outright, lease the vehicle, or purchase the vehicle and lease the battery. Long-term operational leasing options are available in various countries for 60 to 96 months.
- Electric Retrofit Solutions (Reborn Electric): BEDEO retrofits existing diesel vans with its proprietary electric powertrain systems, converting vehicles to full electric (BE) or range-extended (RE) configurations. Retrofit solutions are available for large vans including Fiat Ducato, Citroën Jumper, Peugeot Boxer, and Opel Movano. Pricing for retrofit conversion is approximately £25,000 per vehicle.
- Battery Leasing: Customers have the option to purchase the vehicle and lease the battery separately, providing flexibility in total cost of ownership. BEDEO offers long-term operational leasing options in various countries (60 to 96 months).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Reborn Electric BE-100 (37 kWh battery) |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Reborn Electric BE-250 (75 kWh battery) |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Reborn Electric BE-350 (110 kWh battery) |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Reborn Electric RE-100 Range Extender |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels4 records
Bedeo product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Bedeo manufactures and supplies electric powertrain technology and electrified vehicles for commercial fleets, motorhomes, marine vessels, and classic cars. Its core offering centres on proprietary in-wheel motor (IWM) technology (ProteanDrive), battery packs with proprietary energy management software, and complete electric drivetrains delivered through three programmes: Build Electric (OEM powertrain supply), Drive Electric (finished electric vans, buses, and chassis), and Reborn Electric (retrofit conversions of existing diesel vans to battery-electric or range-extended configurations, plus a classic-car variant called Reborn Electric: Icons).
Product overview
Bedeo is an electric vehicle technology company offering comprehensive electrification solutions through three main initiatives: Reborn Electric (retrofit conversions for existing diesel vans and classic cars), Drive Electric (complete electric vehicles including vans, buses, and chassis platforms), and Build Electric (providing components and technology to OEMs). The portfolio includes proprietary in-wheel motor technology (ProteanDrive via group company Protean Electric), battery packs, inverters, and complete powertrain systems. Bedeo's Retrofit solutions convert existing diesel vans (Citroën Jumper, Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer, Opel/Vauxhall Movano) to electric or hybrid configurations, while also offering electric motorhome conversions through the TRIGANO partnership and marine propulsion systems. The company operates with R&D and headquarters in the UK and manufacturing in Turkey and China.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- Vehicles have cumulatively travelled over 60 million kilometres across Europe, validating the reliability of BEDEO's electric drivetrain technology
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Companies that use Bedeo
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Bedeo technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Bedeo partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- EXEDY CorporationcoreJapan-based drivetrain component manufacturer EXEDY Corporation acquired Protean Electric, BEDEO's subsidiary and developer of in-wheel motor technology, from Bedeo Group. The deal provides Protean access to EXEDY's industrial manufacturing capability, enabling production of the ProteanDrive system at competitive scale and cost.
- Monarch DefendercoreBEDEO partnered with Monarch Defender, a Land Rover restoration specialist, to offer electric conversions of classic Defenders to US customers. The collaboration uses Bedeo's in-wheel motor technology developed by group company Protean Electric, featuring a 75-kWh battery with an estimated WLTP range of 247 km (153 miles). Monarch Defender becomes the first classic Defender restoration company to offer in-wheel motor technology.
- TRIGANO GroupcoreBEDEO entered the motorhome market with TRIGANO group, integrating its Range Extender (RE) Drive Electric system into Chausson X550, X650 ElectriX models and Challenger X150, X250 ElectriX motorhomes. The partnership was unveiled at the Villepinte Leisure Vehicle Show. BEDEO's technology offers 100 km full-electric autonomy with a 37 kWh battery and 115 kW motors, with thermal engine extending range to over 900 km.
- Automobiles DangelcoreBEDEO and Dangel signed a strategic partnership at IAA Transportation 2024 for Dangel to manufacture and retrofit BEDEO Reborn Electric systems for the French market from its facility in Alsace. Dangel sells directly to French customers under the brand 'DANGEL, powered by BEDEO', covering Stellantis-based large vans of the X250 platform (Fiat Ducato, Citroën Jumper, Peugeot Boxer, Opel Movano). The partnership supports the European debut of BEDEO's Reborn Electric programme.
- Stellantis (formerly PSA Group)coreBEDEO has an ongoing co-operation with Stellantis since 2019, supplying and assembling electric drivetrains for its large LCV family (GVW: 3.5-4.5t). Stellantis approved the BE and RE retrofit versions, opening the retrofit market for BEDEO's IWM solution. BEDEO is approved to offer Reborn Electric solutions on Stellantis' large LCVs including Citroën Jumper, Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer, and Opel/Vauxhall Movano.
- TRIAGNOminorBEDEO partnered with TRIAGNO to expand into Germany, showcasing the Challenger X150 at CMT Stuttgart. TRIAGNO serves as a channel partner for BEDEO's motorhome electrification technology in the German market.
- Protean ElectriccoreProtean Electric, a global leader in in-wheel motor technology, was acquired by Bedeo in 2021 and operated as a group company until its sale to EXEDY Corporation in March 2026. Protean developed the proprietary ProteanDrive in-wheel motor technology used in BEDEO's Reborn Electric conversions and electric vehicle solutions.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Bedeo competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- REE Automotive: Israel-based developer of a corner-module / in-wheel-motor EV platform for commercial vehicles. Directly comparable to Bedeo on its proprietary by-wire, in-wheel motor architecture and focus on commercial fleet electrification, though REE targets new vehicles rather than retrofit.
- Lightning eMotors: US-based provider of electric powertrains and complete zero-emission vehicles for fleets, with both new EV builds and fleet electrification services. Closely comparable to Bedeo's combination of complete EV builds and powertrain-as-a-service for commercial customers.
- Elaphe Propulsion Technologies: Slovenia-based specialist in in-wheel motor propulsion technology for passenger and commercial EVs. Closely comparable as a niche IWM technology company supplying OEMs with proprietary electric drive units — overlapping with Protean Electric's heritage within Bedeo.
- Xos Trucks: US-based manufacturer of electric Class 5-8 commercial vehicles and powertrain solutions targeting fleet operators. Directly comparable to Bedeo's Drive Electric LCV programme in business model (purpose-built EVs for fleets) and customer base (logistics, last-mile delivery).
- Wrightbus: Northern Ireland-based manufacturer of electric and hydrogen buses, including accessible minibuses. Comparable to Bedeo's BD eBus offering and Medisort/WdK-style accessible passenger transport use cases, with similar regulatory-driven fleet electrification demand.
- Arrival: UK-based EV commercial vehicle start-up targeting van and bus markets with purpose-built electric platforms for fleet customers. Directly comparable to Bedeo on geography, customer segment (logistics/fleet operators), and product focus on electric LCVs.
- Dangel (Automobiles Dangel): French manufacturer of 4x4 conversions on Stellantis LCVs and Bedeo's manufacturing/distribution partner for the French Reborn Electric market. Closely comparable as a converter of commercial vans, now repositioned as an extension of Bedeo's go-to-market in France under 'DANGEL, powered by BEDEO'.
Broad incumbents
- Schaeffler: German automotive supplier with a growing electric drivetrain portfolio (eAxles, power electronics, motors) for passenger and commercial vehicles. Comparable as a broad incumbent in electrification components serving the same OEM and tier-1 customer ecosystem as Bedeo.
- ZF Friedrichshafen: Global tier-1 supplier of electric drivetrain systems including eAxles and power electronics for commercial vehicles. Comparable as a competitor/partner providing mainstream electrification technology to OEMs, representing the central-motor architecture that contrasts with Bedeo's IWM approach.
- Rivian (Commercial Van business): US EV maker with a commercial van business (EDV) supplying Amazon and other fleet operators. Comparable as an established commercial EV player competing for the same fleet electrification wallet, but at far larger scale and with proprietary OEM platform rather than retrofit.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Bedeo social profiles
Digital presenceBedeo compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Bedeo financial estimates
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Bedeo leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Bedeo subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Bedeo funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Bedeo M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Bedeo
What does Bedeo do?
Bedeo manufactures and supplies electric powertrain technology and electrified vehicles for commercial fleets, motorhomes, marine vessels, and classic cars. Its core offering centres on proprietary in-wheel motor (IWM) technology (ProteanDrive), battery packs with proprietary energy management software, and complete electric drivetrains delivered through three programmes: Build Electric (OEM powertrain supply), Drive Electric (finished electric vans, buses, and chassis), and Reborn Electric (retrofit conversions of existing diesel vans to battery-electric or range-extended configurations, plus a classic-car variant called Reborn Electric: Icons).
Is Bedeo a public or private company?
Bedeo is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Bedeo founded?
Bedeo was founded in 2009. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Bedeo based?
Bedeo is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Bedeo make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Electric Vehicle Sales (Build Electric / Drive Electric) is the primary driver. The others are electric Retrofit Solutions (Reborn Electric) and battery Leasing.
Who are Bedeo's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are REE Automotive, Lightning eMotors, Elaphe Propulsion Technologies, Xos Trucks, Wrightbus, Arrival and Dangel (Automobiles Dangel). Broad incumbents are Schaeffler, ZF Friedrichshafen and Rivian (Commercial Van business).
Does Bedeo have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bedeo.
What industry is Bedeo in?
Bedeo's product category is Electric Vehicle Powertrain Technology and Electrification Solutions. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACABAK, Truck & Commercial Vehicle Electrification Manufacturing (eAxles/Battery Packs/Fuel Cells), with a secondary code of TLAKAMAK, EV Retrofit & Electrification Conversions (Fleet/Commercial). Its NAICS code is 33635 and its SIC code is 3621.