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Redrive launched remanufactured high voltage drive unit for Renault Zoe at Rematec, Netherlands

New redrive unit debuted from April 8-10 at Rematec 2025 in Amsterdam, marking the next phase in the remanufacturing rollout

The Zoe HV electric motor follows the pioneering solution SEG Automotive co-engineered by Fersa developed for the Tesla Model S

At this year's Rematec from April 8 to 10, SEG Automotive and Fersa presented a remanufactured electric motor for the Renault Zoe for the first time. It follows on from the drive unit for the Tesla Model S, which has already successfully been established on the aftermarket and will also be presented at the show.

Like the Tesla Model S, the Renault Zoe was launched on the market in 2012, making it one of the first all-electric cars to achieve significant unit sales in Europe. Now, more than a decade on, the earliest BEVs are coming out of manufacturer warranty and into independent repair networks. One of the most stressed and complex components – the electric motor – is both costly and difficult to replace using traditional OEM channels.

Redrive products address this mounting challenge head-on. With remanufacturing, SEG Automotive and its co-engineering partner Fersa offer the aftermarket a high-quality and cost-effective alternative to new products from the manufacturer. The drive unit is remanufactured by SEG Automotive at its production site in Treto, Spain, where OE supplier parts such as alternators and 48V machines are also produced for vehicle manufacturers. As part of the remanufacturing process, high-performance bearings from Fersa are integrated to ensure durability, thermal stability and minimal wear.

The remanufactured Tesla Drive Unit, available since last year under the name redrive, has already met with great interest in the aftermarket. SEG Automotive and Fersa expect the same for the high-volume Renault. The replacement engine for serial number 290103231R should go on sale by the end of the 2nd quarter at the latest. With remanufacturing solutions for the aftermarket, workshops can typically save up to 30% compared to new parts – for products that achieve at least the same quality as the original part. 

In line with market requirements, further remanufacturing solutions for electric vehicles are to follow successively and supplement the redrive series.