What ENNOID does

ENNOID is a privately held Canadian start-up founded in 2017 by Kevin Dionne that designs and manufactures open-source, VESC-compatible power electronics for electric vehicles. Its product portfolio centers on three lines: ENNOID-BMS (battery management systems, including GEN 1 modular master/slave architecture, ENNOID-BMS-SS, XLITE-V4, Master-XLITE, and XLITE-SHIELD), ENNOID-ESC (MK8 and MK9 family electronic speed controllers up to 200V/40S capable), and ENNOID-LCM (VESC-EXPRESS lighting/connectivity modules that mount on the ESCs). The underlying technology is built around STM32 microcontrollers and Infineon TOLT MOSFETs, with hardware designs, firmware, and documentation published openly on GitHub. All products are configurable via the VESC-Tool desktop and mobile application over USB, CAN bus, or Bluetooth.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer hardware sales model through its own e-commerce site (ennoid.me), with PayPal processing, tiered bulk discounts (5+/15%, 10+/20%, 20+/25%), a $10-per-unit crypto payment incentive, and a flat $50 international shipping rate. Supplementary revenue comes from engineering services (mechanical/electrical design, custom PCB development, firmware) and case-by-case repair services. Manufacturing is conducted in low volumes at a 1,600 sq ft facility in Sainte-Irène, Quebec, with Kevin Dionne identified as the sole employee handling design, production, sales, and support.

ENNOID targets DIY electric vehicle builders, light electric vehicle manufacturers (e-bikes, e-scooters, electric skateboards, onewheel-style devices), and high-power EV applications exceeding 5kW where standard commercial BMS products are deemed insufficient. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer with no disclosed channel partners, resellers, or institutional investors; the company is founder-owned with no parent, subsidiaries, or funding rounds disclosed.

Name

ENNOID

Legal name

ENNOID inc

Website

https://ennoid.me

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ENNOID is a founder-owned Canadian start-up that designs and low-volume manufactures open-source, VESC-compatible battery management systems, electronic speed controllers, and lighting modules for DIY electric vehicle builders and light EV manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Vehicle Power Electronics

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Electronics Manufacturing (Inverters/DC-DC/Onboard Chargers) (IMACACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Charging Hardware Manufacturing (On-board Chargers, Charge Inlets, DC-DC) (IMACAJAK), Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Powersports Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ECUs/BMS/Sensors/Wiring/Lighting) (IMACAEAL)

Keywords

• Battery management systems
• Electronic speed controllers
• Electric vehicle components
• Power electronics hardware
• Open-source EV technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Amqui

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Power Electronics Hardware Sales: ENNOID generates primary revenue through direct sales of electronic speed controllers (ESCs), battery management systems (BMS), and lighting control modules (LCMs). Products are manufactured in low volumes at their Canadian facility and sold directly through their e-commerce website. This is a one-time hardware purchase model with no subscription component.
2. Engineering Services: ENNOID offers custom engineering services including mechanical & electrical systems design, power electronics consulting, and custom PCB development. This represents a professional services revenue stream for specialized customer requirements.
3. Repair Services: ENNOID provides repair services for all of their products with case-by-case problem resolution and pricing. Customers ship defective units to the company, which then handles repair and return shipping.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ENNOID designs, manufactures, and sells open-source power electronics for electric vehicles, including Battery Management Systems (BMS), Electronic Speed Controllers (ESC), and Lighting Control Modules (LCM). All products are VESC ecosystem compatible, built around STM32 microcontrollers, and offered as both standard and modular/charge-only variants for light electric vehicles and high-power EV applications. The company also provides custom engineering services and repair services for its products.

Product overview

ENNOID is a Canadian EV technology start-up offering a modular product ecosystem for electric vehicle battery management and motor control. The portfolio centers on three product lines: ENNOID-BMS (Battery Management Systems) and ENNOID-ESC (Electronic Speed Controllers) as core products, with ENNOID-LCM (Lighting Control Modules) as add-on modules. The BMS lineup includes GEN 1 (modular master-slave architecture for high-power applications), SS (full-featured BMS for light EVs), Master-XLITE (modular charge-only BMS), and XLITE-V4 (compact charge-only BMS). The ESC lineup spans MK8 (150V) and MK9 (200V) families, with standard and PRO variants. LCM modules integrate with MK8 and MK9 ESCs to add BMS, lighting control, and connectivity features. The XLITE-SHIELD add-on enables discharge path control for XLITE-equipped systems. Products are VESC ecosystem compatible and configurable via VESC-Tool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ENNOID-BMS: Battery Management System product line including GEN 1, SS, XLITE, and Master-XLITE variants
• ENNOID-ESC
• ENNOID-LCM

Products and services

• ENNOID-BMS GEN 1 Modular, configurable high-power Battery Management System consisting of Master boards (Master-LV for 30V-150V and Master-HV for 100V-400V+) and daisy-chainable slave boards (LTC6811-12S, LTC6812-15S, LTC6813-18S). Integrates EVC500/EV200 contactors and 500A continuous current sensor. Designed for high-power EV applications exceeding 5kW and configurable via VESC-Tool.
• ENNOID-BMS-SS Full-featured Battery Management System for Light Electric Vehicles with automotive-grade monitoring IC, high-side charge/pre-discharge/charge switches, bi-directional current monitoring, SOC based on coulomb counting, humidity/temperature sensors, and CAN bus interface. Available in 12S, 15S, 18S, and 24S configurations.
• Master-XLITE Modular charge-only Battery Management System based on the XLITE platform supporting up to 20 daisy-chained slaves via 2-wire ISOSPI. Monitors cell voltage, humidity, temperature sensors, charge current, SoC, SoH, Wh, Ah, and pack/charger voltages. Features isolated CAN bus and Bluetooth connectivity, configurable via VESC-Tool.
• XLITE-V4 Extra compact charge-only Battery Management System for Light Electric Vehicles. Available in XLITE-24 (up to 24S), XLITE-32 (up to 32S), and XLITE-12+ configurations. Features simplified balance wiring harness, higher charge current handling, improved heat dissipation, and optional aluminum enclosure. VESC ecosystem compatible.
• XLITE-SHIELD Discharge path control add-on for XLITE-V2, V3, V4, and Master-XLITE systems. Features built-in pre-discharge circuit, solid-state relay for discharge control, main fuse (60A-125A), and load voltage/current monitoring via I2C. Enables power button control of entire battery system via VESC integration with less than 10uA current draw when OFF.
• MK9-PRO ESC High-performance VESC-compatible Electronic Speed Controller handling up to 200VDC (~40S). Features 12x TOLT MOSFETs, 150A Battery/300A Phase output, LSM6DS3 IMU, automatic/manual shutdown with ~30uA hibernation current. Enclosure: 58mm x 106mm x 21mm, 225g. Optional copper-aluminum case for 40% increased thermal performance.
• MK9 ESC VESC-compatible Electronic Speed Controller handling up to 200VDC. Features 6x TOLT MOSFETs, 75A Battery/150A Phase output, automatic/manual shutdown with ~30uA hibernation current. Enclosure: 58mm x 68mm x 18mm. Successor to MK5, MK6, MK7, and MK8 models.
• MK8-PRO ESC VESC-compatible Electronic Speed Controller handling up to 150VDC (~32S) with double the current output of MK8. Features compact aluminum case (watertight capable), 12V/0.4A, 3.3V/1A, 5V/0.75A auxiliary outputs. LSM6DS3 IMU, automatic/manual shutdown. Connectivity: JST-GH-1.25mm, USB-C.
• MK8 ESC VESC-compatible Electronic Speed Controller handling up to 150VDC (~30S, 32S with limited regen). Enclosure: 58mm x 68mm x 18mm, 130g. Features DCDC converter rated 155VDC and bulk capacitors rated 160VDC.
• MK9-LCM Multi-function VESC-EXPRESS module for MK9 and MK9-PRO ESCs. Features integrated buck converter (30V-200V input), charge-only BMS with ISOSPI for ENNOID slaves, solid-state relay, current/voltage readings, humidity sensor, temperature monitoring, 3x LED outputs (~36W max), 2x isolated CAN bus, USB-C, Bluetooth, WiFi. Adds 6.5mm to MK9 height.
• MK8-LCM Multi-function VESC-EXPRESS module for MK8 and MK8-PRO ESCs. Features integrated buck converter (50V-150V input), USB-C, ISOSPI, I2C/UART, Bluetooth, WiFi, integrated temperature and humidity sensor. Options include built-in or external antenna. Firmware enables native lighting control and BMS capabilities via ISOSPI.
• Engineering Services System engineering services including mechanical and electrical systems design, power electronics consulting, custom PCB development, technical support, PCB repair, and custom firmware development for ENNOID products and external clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~30uA hibernation current on ESC products enabling long standby times
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature9 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Spintend Technology: Manufacturer of VESC-compatible ESCs targeting the e-skateboard, e-bike, and DIY EV market. Directly comparable in product category (VESC ESCs) and customer segment, with rapid product iteration pace that competes with ENNOID's MK8/MK9 roadmap.
• Daly BMS: High-volume Chinese manufacturer of low-cost BMS for e-bikes, e-scooters, and light EVs. Competes on price and scale in the same light-EV BMS category where ENNOID positions its XLITE-V4 and SS products, though Daly targets mass-market fixed-parameter BMS.
• Flipsky: Direct competitor in the VESC-compatible ESC space, selling hobbyist-grade electronic speed controllers (e.g., FOCBOX, FSESC) for e-skateboards, e-bikes, and DIY EVs. Overlaps with ENNOID on VESC ecosystem compatibility and target customer (DIY builders), but competes primarily on price rather than configurability or safety architecture.
• Batrium: Australian maker of modular BMS for DIY Li-ion battery packs with daisy-chained slave architecture. Directly comparable product architecture and target customer (DIY/custom EV and stationary storage builders), with longer commercial track record in the open-source BMS community.
• Makerbase: Chinese manufacturer of VESC-compatible motor controllers (e.g., MKS series) widely used in DIY EVs. Direct competitor on ESC hardware with similar VESC firmware compatibility but broader catalog and lower-cost positioning than ENNOID.
• Orion BMS (Ewert Energy Systems): Manufacturer of advanced BMS for custom EV conversions, race cars, and high-power battery packs. Direct competitor in the high-end, configurable BMS market serving DIY/custom EV builders — overlaps with ENNOID's GEN 1 and Master-XLITE offerings.
• Odrive Robotics: Maker of high-performance brushless motor controllers (Odrive) for EVs, robotics, and high-power applications. Comparable in high-current, configurable motor control positioning; targets engineers and custom-build applications overlapping with ENNOID's DIY EV segment.
• Trampa: UK-based maker of VESC-based ESCs and electric mountainboard powertrains. Comparable target customer (high-power DIY e-skateboard/mountainboard builders) and VESC ecosystem positioning; competes on integrated powertrain solutions where ENNOID offers component-level flexibility.

Broad incumbents

• Kelly Controls: Manufacturer of EV motor controllers and BMS for light EVs, golf carts, and small industrial vehicles. Broader portfolio and established distribution in the same small-EV electrification category where ENNOID operates, but with more commercial/industrial orientation.
• Curtis Instruments: Established industrial manufacturer of motor controllers and BMS for forklifts, golf carts, and commercial EVs. Comparable EV power-electronics product category but at industrial scale with full certifications — represents the scaled, regulated incumbent ENNOID would compete against if moving upmarket.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• GitHubgithub.com/EnnoidMe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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