PFI FERSA Automotive and SEG Automotive have announced a remanufactured electric drive unit for early Renault Zoe models, offering a more affordable alternative to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacements. The new solution, marketed under the ‘redrive’ brand, is expected to be commercially available by June 2025.
The companies claim that the unit will be priced around 30% lower than conventional OEM options. The offering targets early-generation Renault Zoe vehicles, which were among the first battery-electric cars to enter mass production in Europe following their launch in 2012. With many of these vehicles now out of manufacturer warranty, the new solution aims to support independent repair networks.
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“The Renault Zoe, introduced in 2012, was one of the first all-electric cars to reach mass-market production in Europe,” the companies said in a joint statement. “Now, more than a decade on, the earliest BEVs are coming out of manufacturer warranty and into independent repair networks.”
PFI FERSA and SEG Automotive said the remanufactured drive unit is engineered to meet high-performance standards while reducing costs, making it a viable option for extending vehicle lifespans. The companies previously launched similar solutions for Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles under the same brand, which they say have been well received by the aftermarket.
“We’re not just remanufacturing electric drive units – we are extending the life of electric vehicles and expanding the sustainability of mobility,” said Hugo Santos, Chief Business Development Officer at FERSA Group. “This partnership with SEG Automotive combines our leading-edge bearing expertise with their OE production capabilities to deliver performance and affordability to the aftermarket sphere.”
The redrive drive unit for the Renault Zoe will be officially presented at Rematec 2025 in Amsterdam later this month.