Engineering An Electric Future
We provide electric drivetrain solutions – from individual components to turnkey systems
Electric Powertrain
Industry leading efficiency
Our EV range include electric motors, inverters, power electronics and complete EV Drivetrains. All developed to deliver clean, cost-effective electrification options for aerospace, automotive, bus, truck, and heavy commercial vehicles.
Electric Buses
British built zero emission solutions
Our ZED Zero Emission Drivetrain is efficiently integrated into both new EV buses and EV retrofit bus options, a modular system offering various battery sizes and power options – we have something for a variety of budgets and range.
Unrivalled Power Density
Electric motor design & development
Years of development in the field of permanent magnet motors has resulted in Equipmake developing motors with class leading power densities of 9kW/kg
APM-200
HTM-3500
AMPERE-220
HPI-450
About Equipmake
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Equipmake has more than 20 years’ experience developing and integrating industry-leading innovative electric powertrains.
Latest News
Posted August 9, 2021 By Equipmake In Press releases,
Channel 4 star Guy Martin drives Equipmake’s electric busSince retiring from competitive motorbike racing, Guy Martin certainly hasn’t chosen the quiet life. These days, the Grimsby daredevil has carved out a new career as a TV presenter, which has seen him take on various challenges for Channel 4,…
Posted June 29, 2021 By Equipmake In Press releases,
Why battery power is the future for HGVsHydrogen fuel cells have long been touted as the green answer for tomorrow’s long-distance trucks, but Ian Foley, managing director of Equipmake, disagrees. The push to decarbonise the transport sector is locked in. And while the headlines have focused on…
Posted July 20, 2021 By Equipmake In Press releases,
Don’t Forget Electric Retrofit is a Viable OptionRead more about this article here
Posted February 22, 2021 By Equipmake In Press releases,
Don’t forget retrofit in the rush to an electric bus transitionThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused huge damage to many sectors of the UK economy – but the bus industry has been hit particularly hard. With the population in and out of lockdowns, and a new trend towards home working, the…
Posted February 12, 2021 By Equipmake In Press releases,
Add stardust for the next leap in EV performanceIf someone told you a material existed that could dramatically improve the range of an electric vehicle, yet add nothing to the price of its powertrain, you might get out of your seat. If they then added that this wonder…
Posted July 17, 2020 By Equipmake In Press releases,
Equipmake Launches Range of F1-Bred Electric Motors for Marine ApplicationsLeading electrification specialist, Equipmake, has readied a range of high performance yet cost-effective advanced electric motors for marine, bringing major benefits to multiple types of watercraft in terms of power density, packaging and reduced emissions. Expert UK-based electrification company sees…
Posted April 7, 2020 By Equipmake In Press releases,
Equipmake Joins Forces With HiETA To Create World’s Most Power Dense Electric MotorThe world’s most power dense permanent magnet electric motor is under development in the UK. Expert electrification company, Equipmake, has teamed up with leading additive manufacturing organisation HiETA to develop the next-generation motor as part of a revolutionary project, grant-funded…
Posted December 9, 2019 By Equipmake In Press releases,
Equipmake Opens New Electric Bus Factory in SnettertonExpert electrification company, Equipmake, has opened a brand-new factory in Snetterton, Norfolk, which will design and manufacture its fully-integrated electric bus chassis for an increasingly international customer base. Expert UK electrification company, Equipmake, has today opened an all-new purpose-built factory…
Posted October 16, 2019 By Equipmake In Press releases,
Equipmake Unveils Low Floor Electric Bus Chassis At Busworld 2019Latest version of EBus powertrain opens the door to cost-effective electric double deckers Expert UK electrification company, Equipmake, has revealed the latest version of its innovative electric bus powertrain at Busworld Europe New low floor version of its pioneering EBus…
Posted October 16, 2019 By Equipmake In Press releases,
New £50m Funding From Government And Industry Accelerates Automotive’s Bid To Reach Zero CarbonThe Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) awards £25.4m to three leading zero carbon projects in latest round of Government funding Projects combine capabilities and skills of Original Equipment Manufacturers, suppliers and academics to further the UK’s zero carbon automotive capability Announcement…
Posted September 12, 2019 By Equipmake In Press releases,
Equipmake Partners With Leading Brazilian Commercial Vehicle Manufacturer To Develop New Electric BusHethel-based electric vehicle experts Equipmake have signed a major partnership with Brazilian bus chassis manufacturer, Agrale S.A. Agreement will see Equipmake design and develop a low-cost powertrain for a new electric bus New vehicle will feature Equipmake’s Ebus drivetrain with…
Posted September 4, 2019 By Equipmake In Press releases,
Equipmake-Developed Electric Bus Powertrain Begins Final Testing PhaseExpert Hethel-based electrification company, Equipmake, has begun the final testing phase of an all-new electric bus powertrain Designed and developed in Norfolk, Equipmake’s EBus chassis will power a new electric bus for Brazilian commercial vehicle maker, Agrale The EBus drivetrain…