Company
It is not unusual for a success story to start in a garage. This is ours.
A plot of land on Lake Starnberg. A wooden boat.
An electric outboard.
There are significant restrictions on operating combustion engines on Lake Starnberg. This led Gardena managers Dr Christoph Ballin and Dr Friedrich Böbel to looking into the question of electric boat propulsion. Instead of finding high-tech products and drive systems produced on an industrial scale, they discovered a market opportunity.
When they founded Torqeedo, concepts such as clean tech and electromobility had not yet been coined. But it was already obvious back in 2004 that electric motors would become increasingly important in the future due to global population growth, the growth of the middle classes around the world, limited oil reserves and efforts to limit global warming.
And since a good idea is also an obligation – the lack of competitive products on the one hand and the future significance of electric propulsion systems on the other gave rise to Torqeedo.
We create the future of how people move on the water
As pioneers in the field of water-based electromobility, we have set many standards since founding Torqeedo, reinforcing the lead of our motors over all other solutions available on the market.
Superior technology and revolutionary benefits are what we set out to achieve. And every product that Torqeedo brings to market meets both these criteria. All our drive systems operate at record levels with regard to overall efficiency, the most important measure of electric propulsion, as it determines potential power and range for a limited battery supply.
Torqeedo offers outboards and inboards, electric motors and hybrid drive systems ranging from 0,5 to 100 kW on motor level (up to 200 kW on system level). There are also all sorts of functional and innovative accessories – from lithium batteries and solar charging equipment to smartphone apps.
Sustainability unites people around the world
The desire to safeguard nature for future generations is the same all over the world – it is encountered in industrial nations and in emerging economies, in east and west and in all social strata. The interest in environmentally friendly solutions is also correspondingly high.
We offer such solutions for water-based propulsion systems, combined with advice, delivery and service. In over 50 countries on 5 continents.
The Company Profile of Torqeedo
As pioneers in the field of water-based electromobility, we have set many standards since founding Torqeedo in 2005, reinforcing the lead of our motors over all other solutions available on the market.
Superior technology and revolutionary benefits are what we set out to achieve, and every product that Torqeedo brings to market meets both these criteria.
Management
Fabian Bez
CEO
Fabian Bez is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Torqeedo GmbH.
Bez has many years of expertise in strategic corporate development, including building up the electrification and battery production areas as vice president e-solution and services at Webasto SE. As divisional CEO of Webasto Thermo and Comfort SE, he was also responsible for the end customer business and the leisure and marine segments. Most recently, Bez worked as an independent management consultant in the field of alternative drives and renewable energies. Bez studied industrial engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
Heiko Vietmeier
CFO
Heiko Vietmeier is chief financial officer (CFO) for Torqeedo GmbH.
Before joining Torqeedo, he most recently served as the CFO for Defontaine Group in France, a world-class manufacturer of slewing bearings for wind turbines, transportation, forestry, machine tools, and marine and medical applications. He holds a degree in business, accounting and management from RWTH Aachen University, a master’s degree in international business from Toulouse Business School and is a chartered accountant.
A class in its own
There are no other electric drives which have received nearly as many awards in the boat industry as the Torqeedo drives. In this respect as well, Torqeedo drives are playing in a different league.
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Award: NMMA Innovation Award 2019 – Year: 2019 – Product: Deep Blue 100i – Presented by: National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)
Torqeedo’s new Deep Blue 100i integrated inboard electric propulsion system was honored today with a 2019 National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award at the Miami International Boat Show. The Innovation Awards were judged by a team of experienced marine-industry journalists from Boating Writers International (BWI). |
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Award: Maritime Sustainability Award - Year: 2018 - Product: Deep Blue System - Presented by: European Commercial Marine Awards
Torqeedo received the European Commercial Marine Awards (ECM) prestigious Maritime Sustainability Award for its outstanding achievements in environmental and sustainability initiatives, at Seawork International in Southampton, UK. Torqeedo was recognized for its contributions to the development of the ECOCAT, an 18-meter, 120-passenger electro-solar vessel recently launched by Metaltec Naval Shipyard and designed by m2 Ingenieria Naval. The ECM Maritime Sustainability Award is awarded to a company or organization operating within the commercial marine and workboat sector which demonstrates outstanding focus in its environmental and sustainability efforts. |
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Award: SAILING Today 2017 - Year: 2017 - Product: Cruise FP Rudder Drive - Presented by: Sailing Today Magazin, UK Hanse/Torqeedo/Jefa. The Green Award goes to Hanse Yachts who has been working in partnership with Torqeedo and Jefa steering to develop its all new rudder drive. This is an innovative design that incorporates an electric motor into the rudder itself. It’s a pioneering and new solution that points the way to the future of propulsion in yachts. |
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Award: Top Product 2017 - Year: 2017 - Product: Cruise FP - Presented by: Boating Industry Magazine, USA The jurors of the US magazine Boating Industry have awarded the Cruise FP “Top Product 2016” for the marine industry. |
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Award: NMMA Innovation Award 2017 – Year: 2017 – Product: Cruise FP – Presented by: National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)
Torqeedo’s Cruise FP models win the Innovation Award of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in the USA. The National Marine Manufacturers Association, in cooperation with Boating Writers International, honored the winners of the Innovation Awards during the Innovation Breakfast of the Miami Boat Show. |
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Award: Pittman Innovation Award - Year: 2017 - Product: Cruise FP Rudder Drive - Presented by: Sail Magazine, USA Torqeedo has been honored with a fourth Pittman Innovation Award by SAIL Magazine for its Cruise Fixed Pod motor series and the groundbreaking Rudder Drive. |
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Award: Overall winner of the DAME Award 2016 – Year: 2016 – Product: Cruise FP – Presented by: DAME
The jury praised the Torqeedo Cruise FP for “its beautiful engineering and close attention to detail design, its integrated approach, its compact dimensions and its market realistic price” – creating exciting new opportunities for the interior design of sailing yachts by removing the need for a traditional engine compartment. Second overall victory for Torqeedo in four years The DAME Design Awards are given in seven categories with one “Overall Winner”. With this the jury recognizes “outstanding examples of groundbreaking research and development” in the marine industry – a great honor to the newly introduced Cruise Pod propulsion system. |
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Award: Top Product 2016 - Year: 2016 - Product: Cruise 10.0 R - Presented by: Boating Industry Magazine, USA The jurors of the US magazine Boating Industry, who have awarded the Cruise 10.0 R “Top Product 2016” for the marine industry, called Torqeedo’s new motor a “green and quiet alternative for commercial and recreational users”. |
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Award: Asian Marine & Boating Award - Year: 2016 - Most Eco-Friendly Marine Business 2016 - Presented by: China Boat Industry & Trade Association The international jury of the Asian Marine & Boating Awards called Torqeedo “THE name in electric outboards“ at the 21st China International Boat Show in Shanghai. |
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Award: Pittman Innovation Award - Year: 2016 - Product: Deep Blue Hybrid-System - Presented by: Sail Magazine, USA Industrial engineering, carefully matched components and a fully-tested and integrated safety system set Deep Blue Hybrid apart, as the SAIL editors reported in the award text: “What Torqeedo is offering is a reliable turnkey system with the backing of a single, established manufacturer, eliminating what has thus far proved to be a major hurdle to this kind of technology truly going mainstream.” |
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Award: Best of Boats Winner 2014 International Best of Boats Award 2014 The "Tender 06e from designboats.ch powered by Deep Blue 80 from Torqeedo" is winner of the "Best for Nature" category at the BOOT & FUN in Berlin. |
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Award: NMMA Innovation Award 2013 – Year: 2013 – Product: Deep Blue – Presented by: NMMA And the NMMA Innovation Award 2013 was presented for the new Deep Blue 80-hp equivalent outboard system at the end of the 2012/2013 trade fair season. |
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Award: Overall winner of the DAME Award 2012 – Year: 2012 – Product: Deep Blue – Presented by: DAME The jury in Amsterdam justified its decision for presenting the "Overall winner of the DAME Award 2012" by stating that the new, large DEEP BLUE electric outboard from Torqeedo GmbH is an exceptional example of groundbreaking research and development — one which will bring great benefits to both the users and builders of marine craft. Through substantial financial investment Torqeedo has successfully combined two established, yet distinct technologies — the large outboard engine and electric motor — for the first time. In doing so they have created a revolutionary integrated propulsion system that is striking in its styling and highly notable for its innovation. With the launch of this truly unique product on the boating market, the designers of DEEP BLUE have presented a first-class product that offers convenience and performance and excellent value for money. Moreover, it promises to provide a cleaner, quieter and more economical boating experience for many people in the years to come. DEEP BLUE was chosen from 155 innovative products from the marine industry from 25 countries. |
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Award: Green Product of the Year 2012 – Year: 2012 – Product: Travel 1003 – Presented by: West Marine, USA West Marine, the world's largest boating industry retailer has once more chosen the Travel 1003 as "Green Product of the Year". |
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Award: Pittman Innovation Award – Year: 2012 – Product: Cruise 2.0 / 4.0 – Presented by: Sail Magazine, USA The Cruise 2.0/ 4.0 won the Pittman Innovation Award 2012 in the "Cruising Gear" category. Presented in the US magazine ‘SAIL’. |
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Award: Green Product of the Year - Year: 2011 – Product: Travel 1003 – Presented by: West Marine, USA The Travel 1003 has been presented with the "Green Product of the Year" award by the world's largest boating industry retailer, the American company West Marine. In his presentation speech, Dave Ungerecht, Senior Category Manager at West Marine, not only listed all the advantages of the efficient electric outboard, which represents a genuine alternative to a 3 hp petrol outboard, but also emphasised the status that the Travel 1003 enjoys among users, "We are more than satisfied with the feedback from our customers. The Travel 1003 is a great product that is without doubt gaining greater market share." |
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Award: Best Choice Winner - Year: 2011 – Product: Travel 1003 – Presented by: Practical Sailor, USA Best choice: the Travel 1003 The US magazine Practical Sailor has chosen the Travel 1003 as electric outboard of the year and "Best Choice Winner". The jury's reasons, "With 30% more battery power, plus an increase in thrust and efficiency, the improved version of Travel 1003 is even more user-friendly. A stronger, well-engineered bracket clamps the motor to the transom. And both the tilt adjustment and the battery support are more ruggedly structured. Our first trip with the new Torqeedo was on a light dinghy that literally leaped to life with a twist of the wrist." Practical Sailor has been valued by sailors and DIY boat owners for its impartial evaluation of boats, sailing products and associated services for more than 30 years. |
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Award: Environmental Award – Year: 2010 – Product: Travel 503 / 1003 – Presented by: National Marine Manufacturers Association, USA We accepted the Environmental Award of the NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association) for the Travel 503/10003 at the Miami Boat Show. The jury, made up of well-known members of BWI (Boating Writers International) justified its award, stating, "Torqeedo continues to show its commitment to providing alternative propulsion solutions and we felt this was an admirable step in the right direction toward environmental causes." |
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Award: Trophées de l’Innovation - Year: 2010 – Product: Travel 503/1003 – Presented by: Expo Nantes Atlantique, FR The Travel won the "Trophées de l’Innovation" award at the SALON EUROPÉEN DES PÊCHES EN MER 2010 in Nantes . The Expo Nantes Atlantique established the innovation prize of the SALON EUROPÉEN DES PÊCHES EN MER. This innovation prize is awarded to manufacturers in various categories for their creativity and exceptional innovation. |
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Award: Red Herring Winner Europe – Year: 2010 – Product: Travel 503/1003 – Presented by: Red Herring, USA Torqeedo won the award for the revolutionary design of its Travel 503/1003 at the international Miami Boat Show. Red Herring presents the Top 100 Award to companies from Europe as recognition of international start-ups for their innovation and technologies in their respective industries. |
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Award: German Start-up Prize – Year: 2008 – Prize awarded to: Torqeedo – Presented by: an initiative of stern magazine, ZDF, the municipal savings banks and Porsche Torqeedo was awarded the German Start-up Prize for the extensive new development of an electric boat motor. Modern technology and intelligent design – probably the best electric boot motors in the world, from battery to propeller. The German Start-up Prize, an initiative of stern magazine, ZDF, the municipal savings banks and Porsche, is the most important award for outstanding entrepreneurs in Germany and has been presented annually since 1997. |
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Award: Green Product of the Year – Year: 2007 – Product: Travel 801 – Presented by: West Marine, USA Travel 801, the predecessor to the Travel 1003 is proud winner of the "Green Product of the Year" award. |
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Award: HISWA Innovation Award – Year: 2007 - Product: Travel 801 – Presented by: Amsterdam Boat Show The Travel 801 won the HISWA Innovation Award at the Amsterdam Boat Show – the 4th international prize within a few months for this amazing high-tech outboard with integrated lithium battery. |
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Award: Pittman Innovation Award – Year: 2007 - Product: Travel 801 – Presented by: Sail Magazine, USA The American Sail magazine, that each year presents the most innovative product in the sailing industry, awarded the prize to the Travel 801. |
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Award: best on test – Year: 2007 - Product: Travel 801 – Presented by: Practical Boat Owner Magazine, UK Best on test: the Travel 801 prevailed against the competition as the most powerful electric motor and won the coveted "best on test" button from the largest British yachting magazine, "Practical Boat Owner". |
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Award: DAME Jury Award – Year: 2007 - Product: Travel 801 – Presented by: METS Exhibition, NL Within the space of two weeks,. the revolutionary new electric outboard, the Travel 801, won the IBEX Innovation Award and the DAME Jury Award at the METS in Amsterdam. The METS DAME Jury justified its decision stating that the Travel was futuristic. "Imagine there is an electric outboard for a tender which has an integrated battery and weighs less than an equivalent combustion engine. Imagine no more... " |
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Award: Test winner – Year: 2006 – Product: Cruise 2.0 – Presented by: Yacht, D Yacht Test Winner – On Test: 5 electric motors, the Cruise 2.0 performed by far the best. |
Sustainable mobility is a challenge
of our time.
Time to come aboard.
of our time.
Time to come aboard.
What to expect
We are pioneers in electric mobility on water. Torqeedo develops and produces the world`s most advanced electric propulsion systems – uncompromising, superior in performance, design and convenience.
Ten years ago, our company was just an idea. Today, we are the driving force in sustainable marine mobility.
We are always looking for new colleagues – passionate, dedicated and innovative people who want to contribute to building an exceptional company.
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Trainee Technical Customer Service
To support our Technical Customer Service / Aftersales, we are currently looking for a trainee for a period of at least 3 months.
Trainee Technical Customer Service
Your responsibilities:
- Support of our Technical customer service in the B2B and B2C business days
- Project-based support of the department manager
Your profile:
- Matriculated in the field of Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar field or a similar training
- Interest in the field of activity „Technical Customer Service / Aftersales” and electric boat motors
- At least basic understanding of technology
- Structured and autonomous operation and teamwork skills
- Safe handling with MS Office and good knowledge of English
Being on board
Respect and trust are the basis of how we work together. We provide creative freedom and a diverse team; we expect innovation and commitment. Our teams are small; our decision making is fast. We share a passion for boating and for making it more sustainable.
We look forward to receiving your application under career@torqeedo.com.
If you have any questions, please contact
Christian Hartel
Torqeedo HR Management / Recruiting
Phone +49 8153 9215-145 -
Trainee Sales Support
To support our Sales Support, we are currently looking for a trainee for a period of 3 months.
Trainee Sales Support
Your responsibilities:
- German and international order processing from quotation to delivery and invoicing
- Delivery planning in collaboration with our logistics and production departments
- Correspondence and communication internally and possibly with the customer in order processing
- Operational tasks related to CRM Tools
- Operational tasks eCommerce platform for B2B and B2C business
- Reporting for distribution including various evaluations
Your profile:
- Student of economics or equivalent professional education with additional qualification
- Ideally you will have as major field of study international order processing, including export and import implementing
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills
- High standard of the own activity, strong commitment, sense of responsibility and initiative
- Entrepreneurial thinking and acting
- Intercultural communication and strong team player with an independent and proactive work style
- Very good German and English, spoken and written, other languages are an advantage
- Confident handling with IT applications, ideally experience with ERP und CRM systems, MS Navision, MS-Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience in the maritime environment and affinity to technical products are beneficial
Being on board
Respect and trust are the basis of how we work together. We provide creative freedom and a diverse team; we expect innovation and commitment. Our teams are small; our decision making is fast. We share a passion for boating and for making it more sustainable.
We look forward to receiving your application under career@torqeedo.com.
If you have any questions, please contact
Christian Hartel
Torqeedo HR Management / Recruiting
Phone +49 8153 9215-145
Students & Internships
THE TORQEEDO TEAM
DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS, STRATEGISTS AND SO MANY MORE: MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE GLOBAL MARKET LEADER IN ELECTRIC MOBILITY ON THE WATER.
“OUR GOAL FOR THE NEXT YEARS IS CLEAR: WE WANT TO SEE TORQEEDO MOTORS ON A WORLDWIDE SCALE" – FABIAN BEZ
TORQEEDO VOICES
Torqeedo has more than 220 employees at three locations – and operates in more than 100 countries. We have a diverse team of experts with many talents, united by their love for nature and water.
Christin and her service colleagues are always there if Torqeedo customers and partners need advice or help. Find out more about our service offerings here:
Max and his coworkers on the manufacturing floor make sure that every motor or battery works perfectly. Read more about testing and manufacturing here:
MEET THE CREW
Want to hear more about work and life at Torqeedo? In this video series our colleagues take a minute off from their important duties and give us some insights.
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
SINCE WE WERE FOUNDED IN 2005, TORQEEDO IS THE DRIVING FORCE IN THE ELECTRIFICATION OF THE MARINE SECTOR. AND WE ARE FAR FROM FINISHED.
We are on an inspiring journey. Today, with over 250,000 electric motors sold in the market, we enable our partners and customers to achieve their goals and connect with nature, while reducing their environmental impact. Ever since our founding days, a love for water and innovation has fueled Torqeedo. In workshops we discussed with our employees why we come to work and what drives us. Their insights have further crystallized our purpose and become our North Star, guiding and energizing every step we take.
HOW WE OPERATE
We deliver pleasure through user-friendly and innovative solutions. With torque, power, and speed, we aim to offer users a multi-sensory experience. Driven by a spirit of responsibility, we champion quiet and emission-free mobility with full respect for our natural and human environment.
WHAT WE OFFER
Torqeedo is globally recognized for its design-centric, branded products tailored for recreational boating. But we don’t stop there. We also provide customized, turnkey solutions using reliable platform components to meet professional and commercial marine needs. Our partners and customers benefit from our unparalleled experience, stemming from cutting-edge technology and top-tier services. We are committed to fostering enduring partnerships through dependable systems and collaborations grounded in trust and reliability.
We at Torqeedo are very dedicated to our daily work – because we know that our know-how, our technology and our passion can make a significant difference in the world and have a positive impact for our boaters, the community and the environment.
WE LOVE WATER – AND OUR JOB
OUR INNOVATIVE AND EMPATHETIC WORK CULTURE IS ONE OF OUR GREATEST ASSET TO DRIVE THE BOATING INDUSTRY FORWARD.
Torqeedo’s headquarters is located in the Alpine lake district near Munich – a landscape of clear waters, dark forests, iconic blue skies and mountains rising in the distance. On their way to work, Torqeedo employees see first hand what we aim to protect. Many of our engineers, designers, communication specialists, and technicians are sailors and boaters themselves, exploring the wild waters and mountains of Bavaria in their leisure time. In fact, Torqeedo sponsors a motorboat license for all its employees as one of our benefits. It's crucial that everyone at Torqeedo understands the needs and goals of our customers. And that we all experience the joy of moving across the water with a powerful motor while preserving and respecting the environment. This shared belief makes us strive to do the very best each day.
Our corporate values are derived from our brand essence, PLEASURE, POWER and RESPECT: Joy, Performance and Responsibility. What exactly do we mean by these? And how do we live these values?
JOY
It’s a great feeling to zip over the water with an electric motor – the instant acceleration, the power and silence. It’s also a great feeling to achieve your goals with valued co-workers. Embracing creativity and open dialogue, we collaborate trustingly with teammates, customers, and partners, both locally and globally. With a forward-thinking approach, we act with purpose, celebrating achievements and learning from setbacks. Every individual's contribution matters, forging us into a stronger, united team with a shared vision.
PERFORMANCE
The most powerful Torqeedo motor today is 50 times more powerful than our groundbreaking prototype model in 2006. And we are not stopping there. Driven by self-motivation and collective ambition, we consistently push boundaries and strive for excellence. We set and chase ambitious goals, challenging one another to redefine what's possible on a daily basis. Our planning is clear, transparent, and grounded, ensuring efficient use of resources and optimal economic results. As a strong and cohesive team, we make sure everyone has the essential tools, while nurturing their competencies. We continuously improve, actively listen to our customers and find effective and efficient solutions together.
RESPONSIBILITY
Our products allow customers and partners to relish their time on the water without harming nature. The deep respect for our human and natural surroundings shapes our collaborative approach. It's our duty to ensure our partners and customers achieve their goals, so we adhere to the highest standards in quality, sustainability, and social responsibility. We stand as a pillar of reliability, fulfilling our obligations and commitments. Our vision is to lead a sustainable, eco-conscious transformation in the mobility sector. We interact with mutual respect, loyalty, and honesty. By embracing resource-efficient and forward-thinking strategies, we aim for growth that benefits everyone.
"THE TORQEEDO SPIRIT“
INTERVIEW WITH MARGRET REDLER, DIRECTOR CULTURE & CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AT TORQEEDO
What do you need to bring with you to hit the ground running at Torqeedo?
We’ve defined a triad that expresses our Torqeedo culture: Pleasure, power, and respect. We’re looking
for people who want to pitch in with us. People who are flexible and like dynamics. The areas of
responsibility are varied and teamwork is our top priority. In size terms we’re no longer a classic startup,
but we still have a supportive, family-like culture.
What exactly characterizes your working culture?
Here, everyone knows each other. Our production, development and management staff work in the
same building, the distances are short, and the atmosphere is family-like. Here, you meet every day at
the coffee machine and in the canteen. Development work is done in small, agile teams and there’s a
plenty of scope for individual contributions.
Pleasure and power are important values for a manufacturer of electric motors, but where does respect come into play?
On the one hand, respect and responsibility for nature is part and parcel of our products and technologies. But responsibility is also key in our personal interactions. We’ve got an open mindset and always treat each other with respect. That diversity is a core value is also a matter of course for us. Last but not least, responsibility relates to a person’s attitude to work at Torqeedo. You have to enjoy defining processes yourself, and sometimes you also need the stamina to keep going if a development process ends up more difficult than expected. But in return, you’re very close to the product, proactively involved in shaping it, and experience its entire evolution from the idea to the final test. And by the way, that takes place right here on Lake Starnberg. Because that’s also part of the day-to-day work in many of our jobs – directly on a boat or on water.
Why is a proactively practiced corporate culture so important and such a high priority at Torqeedo?
Because a visible corporate culture strengthens the commitment, satisfaction, and not least the productivity of everyone in the company. A transparent and appreciative dialog makes it easier for everyone involved to achieve their goals. Numerous current studies on the impact of corporate culture also support this view. The bottom line is that employees want to make a difference – and want their contribution to be recognized.
THE MAKING OF A GAME CHANGER
TORQEEDO NOT ONLY BUILDS THE MOST ADVANCED ELECTRIC MOTORS. WE ALSO INVENTED THE MARKET FOR ELECTRIC MOBILITY ON THE WATER AND CONTINUE TO DRIVE IT FORWARD. THAT’S OUR LEGACY AND OUR FUTURE.
Like many modern tales of innovation, this story unfolds in a garage – or rather a boathouse by the shore of a lake in Bavaria, Germany. With the distant Alps rising through the sunset mist, two men are standing by a boathouse, reflecting on their day spent on the water with an electric motor. While it was enjoyable, they couldn't help but imagine a far better experience. In 2006, just eleven months later, the Torqeedo Travel made its debut at the world-famous Boot Düsseldorf trade fair. And the boating community instantly recognized the dawn of a new era.
From the start, Torqeedo’s founding team set new standards with powerful lithium-manganese batteries and 24 times more torque than competing motors. Our Cruise and Travel models were lighter, more efficient, more powerful, and much better-looking, combining superior technology with revolutionary benefits and environmental responsibility. Just months after the launch, the British magazine Yachting Monthly included the Travel in its list of the 100 best sailing products of all time.
NEW ENERGY FOR GERMAN ENGINEERING
In 2008, Torqeedo was named Start-up of the year in Germany. Torqeedo combined the speed of the start-up culture with legendary German engineering skills and precision. And soon launched subsidiaries in the United States and East Asia. The goal was never to just design electric motors for boats, but to transform the experience of boating, while reducing its environmental impact. The first motors had two horsepowers (HP); today we build powerful 200 kW systems and battery banks boasting high triple-digit kWh capacities. Torqeedo is the market leader for electric mobility on the water – and it’s fair to say that it both created and grew the electric boating industry.
Times have changed since 2005. No one doubts that climate change is the most serious challenge of the 21st century. And no one doubts that electric mobility is the key technology to move towards a cleaner, healthier, and more livable world. Torqeedo is still at the forefront of innovation and design. The distinctive orange propellers of our propulsion systems can be spotted on motorboats, tenders, and sailing ships at marinas and harbors all over the world – from small outboards to the powerful 200 kW Deep Blue systems used on 30-meter-plus blue-water catamarans and autonomous ferries in urban areas.
In 2019, we sold our 100,000th electric motor. Now, we are at 250,000. Electric mobility has gained tremendous momentum in this decade. And Torqeedo, while growing, has not lost its pioneering spirit and hunger for what's new. We work tirelessly to adapt new advances in fuel cells or battery technology for maritime use and collaborate with OEMs and innovative companies to find the best solutions for every boat – and then scale things up. Our journey toward a electric future has just begun.
2006: The first Torqeedo product is ready for the market – the Travel electric motor (prototype on the right). The American subsidiary Torqeedo Inc. is set up near Chicago.
In 2007 the first motors are awarded prestigious awards at famous trade fairs like METS (Amsterdam).
2012: Torqeedo expands and moves to new headquarters in Gilching.
A new era in electric boating begins in 2014 with the launch of the the high-voltage Deep Blue propulsion system.
2020: More than 100,000 boats have been equipped with our electric motors. A significant milestone.
In the same year, Torqeedo co-founder Christoph Ballin moves to the advisory board.
2023: Limited edition for Travel 903 brings more range for boaters. The new Deep Blue Battery 80 doubles the capacity of our most powerful battery and opens new possibilities for ferries and other big vessels. Our electric journey continues.
2024: Yamaha Motor closes acquisition of Torqeedo: The acquisition marks Yamaha Motor's entry into the dynamic electromobility market.
