Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG

What Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG does

Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German automotive supplier founded in 1908. In August 2025, Brose divested its E-Bike business to Yamaha Motor Corporation, and the operations — including the QORE product line and a 73-person Berlin team handling development, sales, and service — now operate under Yamaha Motor eBike Systems GmbH (YMESG). The QORE business supplies OEM-embedded E-Bike drive systems to bicycle manufacturers, comprising 48V Drive3 motors (Peak up to 800W/105 Nm, Power up to 700W/90 Nm), integrated InTube batteries (500–800 Wh), a Smart Charger 250, and a family of Control units, plus a legacy 36V product line and remanufactured motors.

Name

Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://brose-ebike.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Brose's divested E-Bike unit (now Yamaha Motor eBike Systems GmbH) develops and supplies the QORE OEM drive system — motors, batteries, chargers, and controls — to E-Bike manufacturers across 30+ European countries from its Berlin headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

E-Bike Drive Systems

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

E-bikes & E-cargo Bikes Manufacturing (IMACAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-Bikes & Electric Bicycles (CRACASAA), Cycling & Micromobility Products Distribution (CRAOAJAF)

Keywords

• E-bike drive systems
• Electric bicycle motors
• E-bike battery systems
• Mid-drive motors
• E-bike control units

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. E-Bike System Components: Sale of complete E-Bike drive systems including drives, batteries, control units, and smart chargers to E-Bike manufacturers. Revenue generated through OEM supply contracts with partner bike brands.
2. Mobile Application Services: QORE eBike App provides route recording, E-Bike customization, and over-the-air updates. App maintains backward compatibility with previous Brose products.
3. Spare Parts & Aftermarket: Replacement parts and service components available for QORE and all legacy Brose E-Bike products through certified dealer network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Brose supplied complete E-Bike drive systems — consisting of mid-drive motors (Drive3 Peak/Power 48V and aluminum/magnesium 36V variants), integrated InTube batteries (800/650/630 Wh), slide-in batteries (500 Wh), control units (Allround/Integrate/Remote), and Smart Chargers — to E-Bike manufacturers as OEM components. The company also offered the QORE eBike App for iOS/Android providing Bluetooth configuration, ride recording, navigation, and over-the-air software updates. This business was divested to Yamaha Motor Corporation on August 1, 2025 and now operates as Yamaha Motor eBike Systems GmbH (YMESG).

Product overview

QORE is a comprehensive e-bike drive system developed by Yamaha Motor eBike Systems GmbH (formerly Brose e-bike business), consisting of modular components that work together as an integrated platform. The current 48V system includes Drive3 motors (Peak and Power variants), InTube batteries (800/650/500Wh capacities), Smart Charger with intelligent charging modes, and Control units (Allround, Integrate, Remote) with smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth. The system also encompasses the legacy 36V product line with aluminum and magnesium motors, additional battery and display options, and remanufactured units. The QORE eBike App provides end-user connectivity for configuration, ride tracking, navigation, and over-the-air updates. QORE supports third-party integrations including lighting systems (Busch & Müller, Lupine, Supernova), safety features (TRP ABS), electronic shifting (Enviolo, TRP, SRAM), and IoT connectivity (Comodule).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drive3 Peak High-performance 48V E-Bike mid-drive motor delivering 800W of power, 105Nm torque, and up to 600% pedal assistance support factor. Designed for demanding terrain and maximum performance, with quiet operation and multiple riding profiles. Sold as an OEM component to E-Bike manufacturers.
• Drive3 Power Versatile 48V E-Bike mid-drive motor delivering 700W of power, 90Nm torque, and up to 410% pedal assistance support factor. Optimized for less demanding riding applications while maintaining strong performance. Sold as an OEM component to E-Bike manufacturers.
• Battery InTube 800 Frame-integrated 48V battery with 800Wh capacity. Provides extended range for long-distance E-Bike riding. Sold as an OEM component to E-Bike manufacturers.
• Battery InTube 650 Frame-integrated 48V battery with 650Wh capacity. Balanced option for range and weight. Sold as an OEM component to E-Bike manufacturers.
• Battery SlideIn 500 Removable slide-in 48V battery with 500Wh capacity, designed for narrower down tubes. Includes Range Extender and bidirectional USB-C charging infrastructure. Sold as an OEM component to E-Bike manufacturers.
• Smart Charger 250 Intelligent 48V battery charger with three charging modes (Normal, Fast, Smart) that extends battery lifespan up to three times compared to standard charging. Compatible with 48V QORE battery systems. Sold as an OEM component to E-Bike manufacturers and available to end consumers via dealers.
• Control Allround All-in-one display and control unit combining screen and control interface in one device, with accessible color and contrast options for universal design. Sold as an OEM component to E-Bike manufacturers.
• Control Integrate Frame-integrated 48V display unit designed to be recessed into the top tube, operating in combination with Control Remote for wireless handlebar control. Sold as an OEM component to E-Bike manufacturers.
• Control Remote Wireless remote control unit for the Control Integrate display, enabling handlebar-mounted control without wired connection. Sold as an OEM component to E-Bike manufacturers.
• 36V Aluminum Drive Motors (Drive SAlu, Drive CAlu, Drive TAlu, Drive TFAlu) 36V aluminum-bodied E-Bike mid-drive motors in S (Sport), C (City), T (Trekking), and TF (Trekking Folding) configurations for various E-Bike applications. Sold as OEM components for legacy 36V systems with continued spare-parts support.
• 36V Magnesium Drive Motors (Drive SMag, Drive CMag, Drive TMag, Drive TFMag, Drive HMag) 36V magnesium-bodied E-Bike mid-drive motors offering lighter weight, in S, C, T, TF, and H configurations for performance-oriented applications. Sold as OEM components for legacy 36V systems.
• Reman Drive Alu & Mag Remanufactured and refurbished 36V E-Bike drive motors in aluminum and magnesium variants, offering the same quality as new parts at a reduced price. Available through the certified dealer network for aftermarket replacement.
• Battery 630 (36V) Compact in-tube battery with 630Wh capacity for the legacy 36V E-Bike system. Available as an OEM component and as a spare part through the certified dealer network.
• Display Central (36V) Legacy 36V central display unit with 3.5-inch color screen that operates in combination with Display Remote for handlebar-mounted control. Sold as an OEM component and available as a spare part.
• Display Allround (36V) Legacy 36V all-in-one display solution with 1.5-inch color screen combining display and control functions. Sold as an OEM component and available as a spare part.
• Display Remote (36V) Legacy 36V pure control hub with full functionality for handlebar-mounted operation, used in combination with Display Central or Display Allround. Sold as an OEM component and available as a spare part.
• QORE eBike App Mobile application for iOS and Android enabling E-Bike configuration, ride recording, route planning, GPS tracking, over-the-air system software updates via Bluetooth, and integration with Komoot, Strava, Apple Watch, and iCloud Keychain. Maintains backward compatibility with previous Brose E-Bike products. Available via App Store and Google Play.

Quantifiable outcome

• Battery lifespan extended up to 3x with Smart Charger
• +3 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

Integration15 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Yamaha Motor eBike Systems GmbH (YMESG)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Yamaha acquired Brose's E-Bike business on August 1, 2025. YMESG operates as Yamaha's extended arm for the European E-Bike market, with QORE as the core product line developed in Berlin.
• TRPcoreTechnology or IntegrationTRP provides ABS systems for QORE E-Bikes (available from Q2/2026) and E-Shift integration (available from Q2/2026).
• Enviolo AutomaticcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnviolo Automatic provides automatic E-Shift functionality for QORE systems, currently in preparation for integration.
• SRAMcoreTechnology or IntegrationSRAM provides E-Shift integration for QORE systems; integration port is open for future connection.
• ComodulecoreTechnology or IntegrationIoT module integration for connected E-Bike functionality and Comodule Guardian GPS tracker with companion app.
• KomootcoreTechnology or IntegrationKomoot integration enables route synchronization and navigation data exchange between QORE eBike App and Komoot platform.
• StravacoreTechnology or IntegrationStrava integration enables automatic ride upload and statistics synchronization from QORE eBike App.
• WaldbikecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGerman E-Bike manufacturer incorporating QORE drive systems into their products since early 2026.
• CampuscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerE-Bike manufacturer incorporating QORE drive systems into their products since early 2026.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Shimano Steps: Shimano's e-bike drive system line serving European and global OEMs with integrated motors, batteries and electronic shifting. Directly comparable to QORE on product scope, OEM channel and target bike segments.
• Fazua (Porsche eBike Performance): Lightweight, removable e-bike drive system originally positioned for sport and gravel bikes, now part of Porsche's e-bike performance group. Comparable to QORE on modular system design, OEM-embedded model and premium end-market focus.
• Bafang: Chinese-headquartered e-bike drive system manufacturer with a strong European OEM presence, offering mid-drive motors, batteries and displays. Competes head-to-head with QORE on price-performance across city, mountain and trekking segments.
• Bosch eBike Systems: Market-leading e-bike drive systems supplier in Europe, offering motors, batteries, displays and connected services to OEM bike brands. Directly comparable to QORE as an OEM-embedded drive system platform competing for the same design wins.
• MAHLE SmartBike Systems (ebikemotion): Provider of lightweight rear-hub e-bike drive systems and connected services to European bike OEMs. Comparable to QORE on system-level approach (drive, battery, app, cloud) and OEM distribution model.
• Yamaha Power Assist Bicycles: Yamaha's own e-bike drive brand, now the parent entity for QORE via YMESG. A directly comparable drive system offering competing in the same OEM slots and end-consumer categories, with shared technology and channel assets.
• TQ Systems: German drive system specialist focused on lightweight, high-torque mid-drive motors for premium e-MTB and e-road bike OEMs. Comparable to QORE on engineering depth, premium OEM positioning and European market focus.

Regional players

• Riese & Müller: German premium e-bike OEM using Bosch, Shimano and other drive systems across its city, trekking and cargo bike lines. Comparable to QORE as a sophisticated European OEM customer whose supplier choices directly affect QORE's commercial prospects.

Broad incumbents

• Giant Bicycles (Giant e-bike systems): World's largest bicycle manufacturer offering e-bikes powered by Yamaha, Giant-developed and other drive systems. Comparable to QORE as a high-volume buyer of e-bike drive technology and a competitor in the European e-bike market.
• Specialized (Specialized Turbo): Major premium bicycle brand with proprietary e-bike drive systems (Turbo) and broader product portfolio. Comparable to QORE as a premium e-bike competitor, but operates as a vertically integrated bike brand rather than a pure drive supplier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/qoreebikesystem
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brose-fahrzeugteile-gmbh-&-co.-kg
• Instagraminstagram.com/qore.system

Compliance9 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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