What Roland Gumpert does

Roland Gumpert, operating through its legal entity GUMPERT AIWAYS AUTOMOBILE GmbH (HRB 108440, Frankfurt a.M.), is a German manufacturer of limited-series, high-performance supercars using proprietary methanol fuel cell powertrain technology. Founded in 2017 in Ingolstadt as a joint venture between engineer Roland Gumpert — formerly of Audi Sport and co-creator of the Apollo — and Chinese EV maker AIWAYS (which serves as parent), the company produces vehicles at its Carl-Hahn-Straße 5 facility. Its flagship product is the Nathalie 'First Edition,' billed as the world's first series-production supercar with a methanol fuel cell: a 15 kW continuous-output Gumpert Power Cell paired with a 65L methanol tank and a buffer battery, driving four independent electric motors (4E4W, 400 kW total) for a 300 km/h top speed, 0–100 km/h in 2.5 seconds, and up to 820 km of range (1,200 km in eco mode) with 3-minute refueling. A FIA-compliant chromium-molybdenum tubular roll cage, carbon fiber body, scissor doors, flax-based biological lightweight panels, and a regulatory homologation pathway enable both street and track use, including a Nathalie Race derivative targeted at the EPCS racing series.

The commercial envelope is deliberately small and high-margin. Base pricing is €407,500 net with First Edition limited to a maximum of 500 units worldwide; buyers secure priority allocation via €50,000 deposits or €5,000 reservation fees, with individual leasing available for corporate customers. Go-to-market is direct and white-glove: customers are invited to the Ingolstadt factory for vehicle certificate handover, and a partnership with FMS (part of the Advantage Smollan Group) manages field marketing and distribution across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with active expansion into North America and the Middle East. Distribution is reinforced by a year-one free overnight methanol fuel delivery service in DACH markets.

Revenue diversification is being built around the underlying Gumpert Power Cell technology through a separate Gumpert Nutzfahrzeuge product line, which adapts the methanol fuel cell system into electric commercial transporters and hydrogen-powered buses for municipal and public-sector fleets. Brand and channel activity is concentrated through international auto-show presence (Geneva, Auto Shanghai, Erfurt), Nürburgring track-day events, automotive media partnerships including VOX auto mobil, and social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) plus a monthly newsletter. The company is privately held, has 11–50 employees, and reports no public financial disclosures.

Name

Roland Gumpert

Legal name

GUMPERT AIWAYS AUTOMOBILE GmbH

Website

https://rolandgumpert.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Roland Gumpert (GUMPERT AIWAYS AUTOMOBILE GmbH) is a German limited-series supercar manufacturer producing the methanol fuel cell-powered Nathalie First Edition for ultra-high-net-worth collectors and corporate buyers, capped at 500 units worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Performance Supercars

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (3361)

SIC

Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies (3711)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Manufacturing (IMACACAJ)

Keywords

• Electric supercars
• Methanol fuel cells
• Hydrogen vehicles
• Performance automobiles
• Automotive manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ingolstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Sales: Direct sales of Gumpert Nathalie supercars including First Edition special series. Base model priced at 407,500 EUR net with premium customization options available.
2. Leasing: Flexible leasing financing options for business customers and individuals, based on the 407,500 EUR base model price with individual terms negotiated.
3. Methanol Fuel Supply: Free methanol fuel supply for first year after delivery for customers in Germany, Austria, Switzerland with overnight delivery service. Currently expanding across Europe.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Roland Gumpert manufactures and sells the Nathalie, a series-production electric super sports car powered by a proprietary methanol fuel cell powertrain. The vehicle delivers 300 km/h top speed, 0–100 km/h in 2.5 seconds, and 820 km range with 3-minute refueling, sold directly from the Ingolstadt factory to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients. The company also develops methanol fuel cell technology for commercial utility vehicles under the Gumpert Nutzfahrzeuge line.

Product overview

Roland Gumpert offers a portfolio centered on the GUMPERT Nathalie First Edition — the world's first series-production supercar with methanol fuel cell technology. The company develops the innovative Gumpert Power Cell (GPC) fuel cell system that generates electricity from methanol, enabling vehicles to refuel in 3 minutes with up to 820 km range. The product line includes the electric super sports car (Nathalie), with plans to expand the methanol fuel cell technology to utility vehicles and commercial fleets (Gumpert Nutzfahrzeuge). Leasing and purchase options are available directly through the manufacturer in Ingolstadt, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nathalie: Electric super sports car with methanol fuel cell technology, featuring 300 km/h top speed, 2.5 second 0-100 km/h acceleration, and 820 km range. First Edition is the launch model.
• Nathalie Race
• Gumpert Nutzfahrzeuge

Products and services

• GUMPERT Nathalie First Edition The world's first series-production hydrogen super sports car with methanol fuel cell technology. Features a 15 kW methanol fuel cell, 65L tank, buffer battery, 400 kW four-wheel drive powertrain, achieving 300 km/h top speed, 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds, and 820 km range at 120 km/h (1,200 km in eco mode). Base price 407,500 EUR net.
• Nathalie Race Racing version of the Nathalie supercar designed for competition use with FIA-approved specifications. 0-100 km/h in approximately 2 seconds with enhanced aerodynamics and braking systems. Driven in the EPCS racing series by Czech racer Gabriela Jílková.
• Gumpert Nutzfahrzeuge (Utility Vehicles) Commercial and service vehicles utilizing Gumpert Power Cell methanol fuel cell technology for electric transporters and hydrogen buses. Targeted at public enterprises, municipal operators, and fleet customers seeking zero-emission mobility without dependency on charging or liquid hydrogen infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 820 km range at 120 km/h, up to 1,200 km in eco mode
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AIWAYScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Roland Gumpert joined AIWAYS as CPO in 2017 and leads development of Nathalie as CEO of GUMPERT AIWAYS. AIWAYS is a Chinese EV startup founded by Fu Qiang (Samuel Fu). The partnership represents revival of their collaborative relationship dating back to VW-Audi joint venture in China.
• Samuel Fu (Fu Qiang)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017President of AIWAYS, long-time collaborator with Roland Gumpert dating back 20 years to VW-Audi joint venture in China where they developed Audi dealer system and China's first extended wheelbase vehicle.
• Roland MeyerminorOthersEngineering collaborator who co-developed the GUMPERT Apollo supercar with Roland Gumpert. The Apollo held Nürburgring record at 7:11:57 for street-legal vehicles.
• FMS (Fieldmarketing Spezialist) - Advantage Smollan GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorField marketing specialist managing organization and distribution of Nathalie for exclusive customer markets. Currently covering Germany, Austria, Switzerland with expansion to North America and Middle East.
• torpedo motor — friends of creative & digital marketing GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign and development partner responsible for website design and digital marketing services.
• Ken OkuyamaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChief designer at AIWAYS who noted Shanghai as the location where 'the future of electric vehicles' lies, supporting the brand's direction.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lotus Cars: British sports car maker (Emeya, Evija) now majority-owned by Geely. Comparable on lightweight sports car heritage, EV transition strategy, and emerging premium EV positioning targeting enthusiast drivers.
• Pagani Automobili: Italian hypercar manufacturer (Huayra, Utopia). Highly comparable on artisanal low-volume production, ultra-premium pricing, exclusive direct-sales model, and design-led brand positioning.
• Koenigsegg: Swedish ultra-limited hypercar manufacturer (Jesko, Gemera) with proprietary powertrain innovation. Comparable on low-volume supercar craftsmanship, founder-led engineering culture, and high unit pricing.
• Rimac Automobili: Croatian EV hypercar manufacturer (Nevera) and EV technology supplier. Most direct peer given the high-performance electric supercar positioning and technology-platform business model that increasingly parallels Gumpert's fuel cell ambitions.
• Automobili Pininfarina: Italian-German luxury EV hypercar maker (Battista). Directly comparable as a low-volume, ultra-premium EV supercar targeting the same ultra-HNW collector and corporate customer base.
• Aspark: Japanese manufacturer of the Aspark Owl, one of the fastest-accelerating electric hypercars. Directly comparable as an emerging low-volume EV hypercar maker chasing record-setting performance specs.

Broad incumbents

• Lamborghini: Volkswagen Group-owned Italian supercar maker (Revuelto). Comparable on supercar positioning, exclusive customer experience, and forthcoming hybrid/EV transition (Lanzador concept).
• Ferrari: Italian luxury sports and supercar manufacturer now launching its first EVs. Comparable as a high-volume premium sports car incumbent transitioning to electrified powertrains, with a much larger scale and dealer network.
• Bugatti (Rimac): Iconic French hypercar maker now under the Rimac-led joint venture. Comparable as a long-established ultra-luxury hypercar incumbent in the same price band and customer segment, though with much broader portfolio and resources.

Others

• AIWAYS: Chinese EV startup and strategic parent of Roland Gumpert. Relevant as the JV partner and capital/technology backer, sharing the broader EV transition theme but operating in mass-market EVs rather than supercars.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjDW3KaChspFgWMn5eKgpHw
• Facebookfacebook.com/rolandgumpertofficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/rolandgumpert
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roland-gumpert

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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