QINOMIC
QINOMIC is a French company that industrialises electric retrofit solutions for light commercial vehicles, converting diesel and petrol vans into 100% electric vehicles for fleet operators, SMEs, and public authorities using its proprietary QI-BRAIN controller and QI-TECH platform.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2021
- HeadquartersVenelles, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What QINOMIC does
QINOMIC is a French privately-held company founded in 2020-2021, headquartered in Venelles near Aix-en-Provence, that specialises in industrialised electric retrofit solutions for light commercial vehicles (LCVs). Its core offering is the proprietary QI-TECH solution, which converts existing diesel and petrol vans into 100% electric vehicles using original manufacturer components (primarily sourced from Stellantis), a 75 kWh battery, a 100 kW electric motor, and the proprietary QI-BRAIN supervision controller with embedded AI for performance optimisation. The retrofit delivers up to 330 km WLTP range, fast charging from 20-80% in 36 minutes, and is homologated under UTAC certification—the first such international homologation for a retrofitted LCV in France.
The company generates revenue through three primary commercial models: (1) direct sale of pre-retrofitted vehicles, (2) conversion services for customers' existing vehicles at €21,016-€25,000 excluding VAT per vehicle, and (3) long-term rental/leasing via a partnership with RIGBY Capital from €300/month excluding VAT. It also offers optional modernisation packages and engineering consulting services. Eligible vehicle models span Peugeot Expert III, Citroën ë-Jumpy, Opel Vivaro C, Fiat Scudo, Toyota ProAce, and the forthcoming Renault Trafic III, targeting an estimated 70% of the European LCV segment.
Qinomic serves large enterprise fleet operators (Enedis, NGE, La Poste/Véhiposte), SMEs and artisans, and local authorities, with logistics support from a nationwide network of Feu Vert certified retrofit centres and industrial production at Groupe Gruau factories in Laval. The company has approximately 40 employees, no disclosed external institutional investment, and operates with a commercial subsidiary (Qinomic Mobilities) that handles distribution and customer-facing activities.
QINOMIC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- QINOMIC
- Legal name
- QINOMIC, Société par actions simplifiée au capital social de 100 000 euros
- Website
- https://qinomic.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2021
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- QINOMIC is a French company that industrialises electric retrofit solutions for light commercial vehicles, converting diesel and petrol vans into 100% electric vehicles for fleet operators, SMEs, and public authorities using its proprietary QI-BRAIN controller and QI-TECH platform.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
QINOMIC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electric Vehicle Retrofit Services
- NAICS
- Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635), Battery Manufacturing (33591), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)
- SIC
- Motors & Generators (3621), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)
- akta.pro primary industry
- EV Retrofit & Electrification Conversions (Fleet/Commercial) (TLAKAMAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- EV/Hybrid Service & Battery Repair (TLAKAAAJ), Battery Pack & Module Manufacturing (EV) (IMACACAA), High-Voltage (HV) Safety, Isolation Testing & Compliance Services (TLAKAMAH)
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Where QINOMIC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Venelles
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
QINOMIC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Retrofit Kit Sales and Conversion Services: Qinomic converts existing diesel/petrol light commercial vehicles into 100% electric vehicles via its QI-TECH solution. Customers pay for the retrofit conversion either as a direct purchase or through financing. The retrofit kit includes removal of the combustion engine, installation of the electric drivetrain, homologation, and delivery. Revenue is generated per vehicle converted, with prices starting from €21,016 excluding VAT for the conversion.
- Pre-retrofitted Vehicle Sales: Qinomic sells vehicles that have already been retrofitted and are ready to drive, including models like the Citroën ë-Jumpy, Peugeot e-Expert, and Opel Vivaro. Customers purchase the vehicle outright at prices starting from €16,000 excl. VAT for a retrofitted van. This is a direct one-time revenue stream for completed vehicle conversions.
- Long-term Vehicle Rental and Leasing: Through partnership with RIGBY Capital, Qinomic offers long-term rental (LLD/Contract Hire) options for retrofitted vehicles with monthly payments starting from €300 excl. VAT. Qinomic Mobilities commercialises these rental solutions directly to fleet operators, providing a recurring revenue stream over contract durations of 3-7 years.
- Van Upgrade and Modernisation Packages: Optional add-on packages for retrofitted vehicles including shock absorber packs (€820-890 excl. VAT), seat covers (€250), charging cables (€157-315), multimedia and camera packs (€1,094), and delivery packages (€250). These are add-on sales during or after the retrofit conversion process.
- Engineering Consulting Services: Qinomic offers specialised automotive engineering consulting services for companies pursuing specific automotive projects, providing technical resources from design to implementation through its network of experienced automotive engineers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Peugeot e-Expert III Retrofit Conversion |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Citroën ë-Jumpy Retrofit Conversion |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Opel Vivaro C Retrofit Conversion |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Renault Trafic III Retrofit Conversion |
| Subscription | Monthly | Long-term Rental (LLD) via RIGBY Capital |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Van Upgrade Packages |
| Outcome Based/ Performance | Pay-as-you-go | National Retrofit Grant |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
QINOMIC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
QINOMIC designs, industrializes, and commercializes QI-TECH, a turnkey retrofit solution that converts diesel/petrol light commercial vehicles (vans) into 100% electric vehicles. Each conversion delivers 330 km WLTP range, a 75 kWh battery with 8-year/160,000 km warranty, a 100 kW motor, and 36-minute fast charging, backed by the proprietary QI-BRAIN supervision controller and AI-based performance optimization. The company serves customers via three go-to-market models: direct purchase of pre-retrofitted vans, conversion of customer-owned vehicles, and long-term rental/leasing.
Product overview
QINOMIC is a French company specializing in electric retrofit solutions for light commercial vehicles, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Aix-en-Provence. The core offering is the QI-TECH retrofit solution—a turnkey industrial system that converts existing internal combustion engine vans to 100% electric vehicles. QI-TECH consists of the proprietary QI-BRAIN supervision controller, a 75 kWh manufacturer-original battery, and a 100 kW electric motor delivering up to 330 km WLTP range with 36-minute fast charging capability. QINOMIC serves customers through three service models: (1) direct purchase of pre-retrofitted vans, (2) retrofit conversion of customer's existing vehicles, and (3) long-term rental/leasing of retrofitted vehicles. The company offers retrofit solutions for six vehicle models across Stellantis brands (Peugeot Expert III, Citroën Jumpy III, Opel Vivaro C, Fiat Scudo) and other manufacturers (Toyota ProAce, Renault Trafic III). QINOMIC distributes products through its subsidiary Qinomic Mobilities and operates via industrial partnerships with Gruau (manufacturing) and Feu Vert (installation and service network).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- QI-TECH: Electric retrofit solution for light commercial vehicles, replacing combustion engines with electric drivetrains while maintaining manufacturer warranty and quality standards.
Products and services
- QI-TECH Retrofit Solution Core industrial retrofit platform that converts diesel/petrol light commercial vehicles (Stellantis, Toyota, Renault models) into 100% electric vans using the proprietary QI-BRAIN supervision controller, a 75 kWh OEM battery, and a 100 kW motor. Delivers 330 km WLTP range, 36-minute fast charging, 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty, Crit'Air 0 certification, and ZFE access, compatible with vehicles Peugeot Expert III, Citroën Jumpy III, Opel Vivaro C, Toyota ProAce, Renault Trafic III, and Fiat Scudo. For fleet operators, SMEs, municipalities, and leasing companies seeking homologated retrofit.
- Vehicle Retrofit Conversion Service Turnkey conversion service that takes a customer's existing diesel/petrol light commercial van and converts it to electric using the QI-TECH solution, including feasibility study, vehicle collection, retrofit conversion, homologation, and delivery in under four weeks. Available for the six supported LCV models starting from €21,016 excluding VAT per conversion (after grant incentives). For fleet operators, artisans, SMEs, and public bodies that prefer to upgrade their owned vehicles rather than purchase new.
- Pre-retrofitted Van Sales Direct sale of pre-retrofitted electric light commercial vehicles that are ready to drive, including the Citroën ë-Jumpy, Peugeot e-Expert, and Opel Vivaro. Sales include full registration handling, Crit'Air 0 certification, and on-site delivery across France, starting from €16,000 excluding VAT. For buyers who do not own a vehicle to convert and want immediate delivery of a homologated retrofitted van.
- Electric Van Long-term Rental (LLD) Long-term rental (LLD/Contract Hire) of retrofitted electric vans through the RIGBY Capital partnership, with flexible terms of 3-7 years, monthly payments starting from €300 excluding VAT, and no-upfront or reduced-upfront options. Distributed by Qinomic Mobilities to fleet operators who want predictable OPEX-based electrification without upfront vehicle purchase.
- Van Modernisation/Upgrade Packages Optional add-on upgrade packages for retrofitted and converted vans, including shock absorber packs (€820-890), seat covers (€250), charging cables (€157-€315), multimedia and rear camera packs (€1,094), grip control, remote key, and delivery packages (€250). Sold a la carte during or after the retrofit conversion process to improve vehicle comfort, aesthetics, and charging readiness.
- Engineering Consulting Services Specialised automotive engineering consulting from design to implementation, drawing on QINOMIC's network of experienced automotive engineers (CAD, testing, validation, homologation expertise). For companies pursuing specific automotive projects that require technical resources and know-how beyond their internal capabilities.
Quantifiable outcome
- 56% lower GHG emissions vs purchasing a new electric vehicle (ADEME 2021)
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use QINOMIC
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
QINOMIC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability1 record
Feature4 records
QINOMIC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Groupe Gruau (Le Groupe Gruau)coreQinomic partners with Groupe Gruau, the European leader in commercial vehicle conversion, to industrialise and manufacture QI-TECH retrofit conversions at Gruau's factories in Laval (Mayenne). Gruau brings over 135 years of proven expertise in converting small and medium vehicle series and extensive industrial capacity. The GEO operational excellence approach is deployed to meet Qinomic's quality specifications.
- Feu Vert EntreprisescoreFeu Vert certified retrofit centres across France serve as Qinomic's primary installation, technical check, and after-sales service network. The partnership includes: technical pre-diagnosis at Feu Vert centres before vehicle transport to Gruau, packs of renovation and modernisation options (cameras, multimedia), and maintenance and repair services for retrofitted vehicles. The nationwide network ensures customer proximity and accessible service.
- Circul'R ClubminorQinomic joined the Circul'R Club, the first community of organisations committed to transitioning towards a circular economy. As a member, Qinomic contributes its technology and vision for sustainable mobility to a network of over 60 major groups, 60 circular innovations, and 10 engaged institutions, fostering synergies and collaboration opportunities for circular economy in mobility.
- Qinomic Mobilities (Subsidiary)coreQinomic created its subsidiary Qinomic Mobilities to manage the commercialisation and distribution of retrofit products. Managed by Jean-Jacques Serraf, Qinomic Mobilities handles sales, rental, and leasing offers for retrofitted vehicles, complementing Qinomic's engineering and innovation activities. This subsidiary structure separates technology development from commercial go-to-market.
- UTAC (UTAC Ceram)coreUTAC is an international leader specialising in certification testing and homologation. UTAC has supported Qinomic in achieving the first retrofitted light commercial vehicle homologation in France (June 2025) and is currently supporting the homologation process for the Renault Trafic III (as of February 2026). UTAC ensures compliance with quality and safety standards, providing international credibility to Qinomic's certifications.
- Stellantis (Pro One & SUSTAINera)coreSince late 2022, Qinomic has partnered with Stellantis Pro One (Europe's number one in light commercial vehicles). Qinomic sources over 200 original components from Stellantis required for the retrofit process. Stellantis repurchases replaced components through SUSTAINera Circular Economy Hub in Mirafiori, Turin for remanufacturing activities. This win-win partnership is strategic and core to Qinomic's technology supply chain and quality assurance.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
QINOMIC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- UTAC: International certification and homologation specialist that supported QINOMIC's first retrofitted LCV homologation in France and continues to validate new model conversions. Strategic partner providing regulatory credibility essential to QINOMIC's market entry.
- Groupe Gruau: European leader in commercial vehicle conversion with 135+ years of expertise and Laval-based factories where QINOMIC industrialises QI-TECH retrofits. Strategic manufacturing partner whose industrial capabilities and OEM-grade quality systems enable QINOMIC's deployment at scale.
Broad incumbents
- Workhorse Group: US manufacturer of electric delivery vehicles and drones serving last-mile delivery fleets. Competes in the commercial EV space targeting fleet operators, an adjacent competitive threat to retrofit solutions in the North American market.
- Ford Pro: Ford's commercial vehicle division offering Transit and other LCVs with electric variants (E-Transit). Broad incumbent in European fleet electrification competing for the same enterprise and SME customers that QINOMIC targets with retrofit solutions.
- Renault: Manufacturer of the Trafic LCV that QINOMIC is now homologating for retrofit, and a major producer of electric commercial vehicles (Kangoo E-Tech, Trafic E-Tech). Competes broadly with QINOMIC's value proposition through new-EV sales rather than retrofit.
- Stellantis Pro One: Europe's #1 light commercial vehicle manufacturer (Citroën, Peugeot, Opel, Fiat brands), Stellantis Pro One is both QINOMIC's largest component supplier and a broad incumbent offering new electric LCVs (ë-Jumpy, e-Expert, Vivaro-e) that compete directly with retrofitted alternatives.
Direct peers
- Phoenix Mobility: French EV retrofit startup converting commercial vehicles (vans, trucks) to electric powertrains. Direct competitor to QINOMIC in the LCV retrofit space, serving the same French fleet customers with similar value proposition of converting existing diesel vehicles to electric.
- eDub Conversions: UK-based specialist converting classic and commercial vehicles (including Volkswagen Transporter and other LCVs) to electric powertrains. Direct competitor in the LCV retrofit category with comparable technology approach and fleet electrification focus.
Emerging players
- Volta Trucks: European electric commercial vehicle manufacturer (now under restructuring) focused on urban distribution trucks. Represents the new-EV competitive alternative that fleet operators weigh against retrofit solutions for fleet decarbonisation.
- Lightning eMotors: US-based provider of electric powertrains for fleets, specialising in commercial vehicle electrification (vans, trucks, shuttle buses). Comparable emerging player in fleet electrification with technology overlap on powertrain conversion and battery integration.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
QINOMIC social profiles
Digital presenceQINOMIC compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
QINOMIC financial estimates
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QINOMIC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
QINOMIC subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
QINOMIC funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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QINOMIC M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about QINOMIC
What does QINOMIC do?
QINOMIC designs, industrializes, and commercializes QI-TECH, a turnkey retrofit solution that converts diesel/petrol light commercial vehicles (vans) into 100% electric vehicles. Each conversion delivers 330 km WLTP range, a 75 kWh battery with 8-year/160,000 km warranty, a 100 kW motor, and 36-minute fast charging, backed by the proprietary QI-BRAIN supervision controller and AI-based performance optimization. The company serves customers via three go-to-market models: direct purchase of pre-retrofitted vans, conversion of customer-owned vehicles, and long-term rental/leasing.
Is QINOMIC a public or private company?
QINOMIC is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was QINOMIC founded?
QINOMIC was founded in 2021. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is QINOMIC based?
QINOMIC is headquartered in Venelles, France, in the Europe region.
How does QINOMIC make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Retrofit Kit Sales and Conversion Services are the primary driver. The others are pre-retrofitted Vehicle Sales, long-term Vehicle Rental and Leasing, van Upgrade and Modernisation Packages and engineering Consulting Services.
Who are QINOMIC's main competitors?
Others on record are UTAC and Groupe Gruau. Broad incumbents are Workhorse Group, Ford Pro, Renault and Stellantis Pro One. Direct peers are Phoenix Mobility and eDub Conversions. Emerging players are Volta Trucks and Lightning eMotors.
Does QINOMIC have an API?
No public API is recorded for QINOMIC.
What industry is QINOMIC in?
QINOMIC's product category is Electric Vehicle Retrofit Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAMAK, EV Retrofit & Electrification Conversions (Fleet/Commercial), with a secondary code of TLAKAAAJ, EV/Hybrid Service & Battery Repair. Its NAICS code is 33635 and its SIC code is 3621.