Exelentia
Exelentia Srl is an Italian exclusive importer and distributor of electric NEVs and commercial vehicles (Goupil, Melex, Paxster, Tazzari, TVS Motor), serving municipalities, public administration, logistics operators, hospitality, ports and airports, and private urban commuters across Italy with sales, rental, customization, and after-sales services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersIsola, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Exelentia does
Exelentia Srl is an Italian private limited company (Srl) headquartered at Centro Direzionale Commercity, Rome, that operates as the exclusive importer and distributor of multiple international electric vehicle brands in Italy. The company markets itself as a 'mobility factory' and holds the Italian distribution franchise for Goupil (G2, G4, G4+, G6 commercial NEV ranges), Melex (N.20, N.30, N.50 passenger and cargo variants), Paxster (utility cargo), Tazzari (Zeromax microcar and commercial line), and TVS Motor (iQube electric scooter). Its catalog spans Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) for urban proximity logistics, compact electric cargo vans, passenger shuttles including tourist and accessibility configurations, microcars, special-purpose vehicles such as electric hearses, ambulances, waste-collection vehicles with integrated high-pressure washers and leaf vacuums, aerial platforms, and two-wheeler electric scooters. All products are compact, low-speed, and homologated primarily under L7e-CU, N1, or L3e-A1 categories, optimized for urban centers, historic districts, and indoor spaces where silent, zero-emission mobility is mandated.
The company's revenue model rests on five distinct streams: (i) hardware sales of EVs across the distributed brand portfolio; (ii) short, medium, and long-term rental services for events, trade shows, theme parks, and large fleet deployments; (iii) vehicle customization and bespoke outfitting through an in-house Technical Hub; (iv) after-sales services including maintenance, repairs, spare parts supply, and mobile workshop interventions; and (v) administrative services such as Ecobonus incentive processing, registration, homologation, and scrapping assistance. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed. Distribution channels combine direct enterprise and public-administration sales, direct website sales with contact-form quote generation, an authorized dealer network, and listing on MePA (the Italian public-administration e-procurement marketplace). The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified (Certificate No. SGQ0001/01), a qualification required for many public tenders.
Exelentia's served customer base spans Italian municipalities and government entities, municipal utilities and multi-service waste-management companies, delivery and logistics operators, hospitality and tourism groups, ports and airports, security and defense deployments, and private urban commuters. Notable institutional deployments include two TVS iQube scooters delivered to the Governatorato dello Stato della Città del Vaticano (Vatican City State) to support its zero-emission transition objectives. The company is led by founder and CEO Melvin Clough, operates with 11-50 employees, runs an active multilingual digital marketing presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok, and has publicly signaled internationalization ambitions, including a Saudi Arabia-targeted partnership campaign. Exelentia also trades as 'Exelentia Smart Mobility' and reports share capital of €50,000 (integral value) on its corporate filings.
Exelentia firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Exelentia
- Legal name
- Exelentia Srl
- Website
- https://exelentia.it
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Exelentia Srl is an Italian exclusive importer and distributor of electric NEVs and commercial vehicles (Goupil, Melex, Paxster, Tazzari, TVS Motor), serving municipalities, public administration, logistics operators, hospitality, ports and airports, and private urban commuters across Italy with sales, rental, customization, and after-sales services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Exelentia industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electric Vehicles
- NAICS
- Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)
- akta.pro primary industry
- EV & hybrid aftermarket distribution (charging accessories, HV components, thermal management, specialized tools) (CRAOANAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Full-Service Fleet Management (Outsourced Fleet Programs) (THADAKAA), Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)
Keywords
Where Exelentia is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Isola
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Exelentia business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Electric Vehicle Sales: Sale of electric vehicles including scooters, commercial vehicles, passenger shuttles, microcars, and special-purpose vehicles under brands such as Goupil, Melex, Paxster, Tazzari, and TVS Motor.
- Vehicle Rental: Short, medium, and long-term rental services for electric vehicles, including fleet rental for events, trade shows, theme parks, and large events.
- Vehicle Customization Services: Custom outfitting and graphic personalization services for vehicles through the Technical Hub, serving businesses with specialized vehicle configurations.
- After-sales Services: Maintenance, repair, spare parts, and warranty services through authorized service centers and mobile workshops.
- Administrative Services: Services including Ecobonus and incentives, registration, homologation, and scrapping assistance for vehicle purchases.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Exelentia product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Exelentia is an Italian company that operates as the exclusive importer and distributor in Italy of multiple electric vehicle brands (Goupil, Melex, Paxster, Tazzari, and TVS Motor), supplying commercial vehicles (cargo trucks, vans, RSU waste-collection vehicles), passenger shuttles, microcars, electric scooters, and special-purpose vehicles (ambulances, hearses, aerial platforms). It complements hardware sales with short-, medium-, and long-term vehicle rental, certified pre-owned vehicles, technical assistance and spare parts, vehicle customization through its Technical Hub, and administrative services covering Ecobonus incentives, registration, homologation, and scrapping.
Product overview
Exelentia is an Italian company specializing in electric vehicles and urban mobility services. The company operates as an exclusive importer and distributor of multiple electric vehicle brands including Goupil (G2, G4, G4+, G6 series), Melex (N.20, N.30, N.50 series), Paxster, Tazzari (Zeromax), and TVS Motor (iQube). The product portfolio spans commercial vehicles (cargo trucks, vans, RSU collection vehicles), passenger vehicles (tourist shuttles, disabled transport), microcars, special vehicles (ambulances, hearses, aerial platforms, waste collection with integrated equipment), and electric scooters. The offering is complemented by rental services, guaranteed pre-owned vehicles, technical assistance with spare parts supply, custom vehicle solutions through their technical hub, and administrative services including incentives and registration support. Exelentia serves diverse sectors including municipalities, businesses, public administration, hotels, ports, airports, hospitals, agriculture, and private individuals.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Rental Services Short, medium, and long-term rental of electric vehicles for fairs, events, theme parks, inaugurations, exhibitions, and large events, including fleet rental for events and trade shows.
- Guaranteed Used Vehicles Certified pre-owned electric vehicles with quality checks performed by specialized personnel.
- Technical Assistance and Spare Parts Maintenance, repairs, periodic servicing, warranty work, and spare parts supply for electric vehicles, including mobile workshop services delivered nationwide.
- Custom Vehicle Solutions Customization of vehicles and services through the Technical Hub, including graphic customization, custom fittings, and bespoke configurations for specific business needs.
- Administrative Services Administrative support including Ecobonus incentives, registration, homologation, and scrapping services accompanying vehicle purchases.
- Goupil G4 Vasca RSU Electric vehicle with RSU (municipal solid waste) bin for urban waste collection and transport, compact and silent for daily environmental services, up to 199 km range, up to 791 kg payload, L7e-CU homologation, lithium or lead battery options.
- Goupil G4+ Vasca RSU Electric vehicle with RSU bin for municipal waste collection, homologated for road use (N1), up to 1355 kg payload capacity, 70 km/h maximum speed.
- Goupil G6 Vasca RSU Larger electric vehicle with RSU bin for municipal waste collection, with up to 1193 kg payload capacity.
- Goupil G4 Armadietto e cassone ribaltabile Electric commercial vehicle with cabinet and tipping cargo box for versatile cargo handling, up to 199 km range, L7e-CU homologation, up to 775 kg payload, lithium or lead battery options.
- Goupil G6 Cassone ribaltabile Electric commercial vehicle with tipping cargo box, N1 homologation, up to 158 km range, up to 930 kg payload, lithium battery.
- Goupil G2 Furgone Compact electric van for urban deliveries and logistics, with up to 87 km range, up to 374 kg payload, L7e-CU homologation, lithium or lead battery options.
- Goupil G4 Piattaforma aerea Electric vehicle with aerial platform for elevated work access, up to 200 kg lifting capacity, up to 199 km range, L7e-CU homologation, lithium battery.
- Melex N.30 P8 Navetta turistica Electric tourist shuttle with 8 seats for guided city tours, road-legal, up to 110 km range, lithium or lead battery options.
- Melex N.30 P6 Navetta turistica Electric tourist shuttle with 6 seats for city tours and resort transport.
- Melex N.30 Navetta Trasporto disabili Electric shuttle for disabled transport, designed for accessibility in resorts and facilities, up to 110 km range, 8 seats.
- Melex N.20 P4L Passeggeri Electric passenger vehicle with 4 seats for urban mobility, up to 110 km range.
- Melex N.50 CL Furgone Long wheelbase electric cargo van, up to 145 km range, 1000 kg payload, enclosed compartment for protected transport.
- Melex N.30 CS Cassone fisso Compact electric cargo truck with fixed cargo box, up to 295 kg payload, for private spaces and logistics.
- Melex N.30 CL Cassone fisso Long wheelbase electric cargo truck with fixed cargo box, up to 585 kg payload.
- Melex N.30 Funeral car Electric hearse for funeral transport, CE homologation, up to 845 kg payload.
- Melex N.20 Ambulanza Electric ambulance for first aid at sporting and entertainment events.
- Melex N.20 Funeral car Compact electric hearse for funeral transport services.
- Paxster Cargo Compact electric utility vehicle for urban deliveries, L6e-BU homologation, up to 268 kg payload.
- Paxster XL Electric utility vehicle with maximum cargo space, lithium battery, up to 380 kg payload, up to 110 km range.
- Paxster Stretch Compact electric utility vehicle with extended rear platform for extra cargo space, up to 433 kg payload.
- Tazzari Zeromax 80 Electric microcar, up to 80 km/h speed, up to 213 km range, L7e-CP homologation.
- Tazzari Zeromax Cubo Van Electric cargo van from Tazzari, up to 312 km range, up to 465 kg payload.
- Tazzari Zeromax Cubo Pickup Electric pickup truck, up to 312 km range, up to 470 kg payload, 65 km/h max speed.
- TVS Motor iQube S Electric scooter with up to 90 km/h speed, up to 100 km range, L3e-A1 homologation, SmartXonnect connectivity for urban mobility, 2 seats.
Companies that use Exelentia
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Exelentia technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Exelentia partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- TVS Motor ItaliacoreExelentia operates as a distributor and partner of TVS Motor Italia, facilitating the deployment of TVS iQube electric scooters in the Italian market. This partnership enables Exelentia to offer TVS electric two-wheelers alongside its commercial vehicle portfolio, with Exelentia promoting the initiative in institutional contexts such as the Vatican City delivery.
- TVS Motor CompanycorePartnership through TVS Motor Italia for distribution of TVS electric scooters in Italy, with Exelentia acting as the facilitating partner for institutional and commercial deployments.
- GoupilcoreExclusive importer and distributor of Goupil brand electric vehicles in Italy, including commercial vehicles, waste collection vehicles, and special-purpose vehicles.
- MelexcoreExclusive importer and distributor of Melex brand electric vehicles in Italy, offering passenger shuttles, cargo vehicles, and specialized configurations.
- PaxsterminorDealer relationship for Paxster brand utility electric vehicles in Italy.
- TazzariminorDealer relationship for Tazzari brand electric microcars and utility vehicles in Italy.
- TVS MotorcorePartnership for TVS Motor electric scooters distribution in Italy through TVS Motor Italia, with Exelentia promoting the brand in sensitive institutional markets.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Exelentia competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Alke: Italian manufacturer of electric commercial vehicles (ATX/ATX-E series) for urban logistics, waste collection, and municipal services. Directly comparable product range, geography, and target customer base (Italian municipalities, last-mile fleets) as Exelentia's Goupil and Melex offerings.
- Estrima: Italian company behind the Birò electric microcar, focused on urban personal mobility and small-format EVs. Comparable to Exelentia's Tazzari Zeromax and Melex N.20 microcar/quadricycle offerings in Italian urban mobility.
- Melex: Polish manufacturer of electric utility vehicles, passenger shuttles, and special-purpose vehicles (N.20/N.30/N.50 series) — Exelentia's distribution partner. Same product platform, same European municipal/tourism customer segments, illustrating both a peer and an upstream dependency.
- Goupil (Polaris): French manufacturer (subsidiary of Polaris) of compact electric utility vehicles (G2/G4/G4+/G6) for industry, logistics, and municipalities — Exelentia's primary exclusive distribution partner. Same vehicle range and same target use cases as Exelentia's core catalog.
- Tazzari GLM: Italian electric microcar and light commercial vehicle manufacturer (Zeromax line). Comparable to Exelentia's Tazzari-sourced microcars and small vans in Italian L7e quadricycle / microcar segment.
- Aixam-Mega: French manufacturer of light quadricycles and electric utility vehicles (e.g., eCity, eTruck). Closest European competitor in L6e/L7e electric quadricycles targeting urban commercial and individual mobility, overlapping with Paxster and Tazzari offerings in Exelentia's catalog.
- AUSA: Spanish manufacturer of compact utility vehicles, dumpers, and electric material-handling equipment for urban services and construction. Comparable specialty-vehicle positioning and Spanish/Italian municipal customer overlap with Exelentia's Goupil RSU/waste-collection and aerial-platform configurations.
Broad incumbents
- Club Car (Ingersoll Rand): Global manufacturer of golf cars, utility vehicles, and small-format electric transport, owned by Ingersoll Rand. Overlaps with Exelentia's Melex golf car and Paxster utility range but operates at much larger scale across broader geographies and end markets.
- Polaris Commercial: US-based parent of Goupil, with broader commercial and specialty EV portfolios (Polaris GEM, Taylor-Dunn). Comparable product family as Goupil's owner but at global scale, and a relevant competitor through its dealership footprint in Europe.
Emerging players
- Workhorse Group: US-based manufacturer of electric delivery vans and last-mile vehicles (W4 CC, W750). Targets similar last-mile and municipal fleet customers as Exelentia's cargo van lines but is not yet established in Italy; represents an emerging competitive threat if European expansion materializes.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Exelentia social profiles
Digital presenceExelentia compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Exelentia financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Exelentia leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Exelentia funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Exelentia M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Exelentia
What does Exelentia do?
Exelentia is an Italian company that operates as the exclusive importer and distributor in Italy of multiple electric vehicle brands (Goupil, Melex, Paxster, Tazzari, and TVS Motor), supplying commercial vehicles (cargo trucks, vans, RSU waste-collection vehicles), passenger shuttles, microcars, electric scooters, and special-purpose vehicles (ambulances, hearses, aerial platforms). It complements hardware sales with short-, medium-, and long-term vehicle rental, certified pre-owned vehicles, technical assistance and spare parts, vehicle customization through its Technical Hub, and administrative services covering Ecobonus incentives, registration, homologation, and scrapping.
Is Exelentia a public or private company?
Exelentia is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Exelentia founded?
Exelentia was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Exelentia based?
Exelentia is headquartered in Isola, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Exelentia make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Electric Vehicle Sales are the primary driver. The others are vehicle Rental, vehicle Customization Services, after-sales Services and administrative Services.
Who are Exelentia's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Alke, Estrima, Melex, Goupil (Polaris), Tazzari GLM, Aixam-Mega and AUSA. Broad incumbents are Club Car (Ingersoll Rand) and Polaris Commercial. Workhorse Group is listed as an emerging player.
Does Exelentia have an API?
No public API is recorded for Exelentia.
What industry is Exelentia in?
Exelentia's product category is Electric Vehicles. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAOANAL, EV & hybrid aftermarket distribution (charging accessories, HV components, thermal management, specialized tools), with a secondary code of THADAKAA, Full-Service Fleet Management (Outsourced Fleet Programs). Its NAICS code is 33621 and its SIC code is 5010.