Dutch manufacturer of electric utility vehicles for agricultural, municipal and logistics use is seeking international partners for local assembly and distribution under commercial and outsourcing agreements

Summary

Profile Type

Business request

POD Reference

BRNL20250424022

Term of Validity

24 April 2025 - 24 April 2026

Company's Country

Netherlands

Type of partnership

Outsourcing agreement
Commercial agreement

Targeted Countries

All countries

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General information

Short Summary

A Dutch SME in the electric utility vehicle sector is seeking strategic distribution partners with local dealer networks and sales infrastructure. These partners will handle local assembly, marketing, sales, and after-sales service of robust, road-approved electric utility vehicles under a (long-term) commercial collaboration model.

Full Description

The company, based in the Netherlands, designs and manufactures a range of robust, road-approved electric utility vehicles suitable for both on-road and off-road applications. Their vehicles are used in agriculture, logistics, municipal services, and industrial settings, and are known for their reliability, low operational costs, and compliance with European regulations.

Because of its own location in Europe and limit to its assembly capacity in the Netherlands the company has launched its “Export 2.0” initiative, in order to scale up its international presence. This initiative is aimed at regional distribution and assembly hubs together with partners. The partners forming these hubs will:

• Receive vehicles directly from the company's production facility in China (knock-down kits)
• Assemble the vehicles locally
• Take full responsibility for regional sales, marketing, distribution, and servicing

The company is particularly interested in partners with an existing dealer network or the ability to build one, and who are actively engaged in the sales and support of electric or utility vehicles. The model emphasizes decentralization and local market autonomy, allowing partners to operate as a self-reliant regional brand hub for the electric vehicles.

Advantages and Innovations

• The Dutch manufacturer has 14 years of experience in electric vehicle manufacturing focused on (semi) heavy duty and versatile use;
• Robust Dutch design, tested and proven in agricultural and municipal applications.
• Certified for public road use in the EU (European type approval)
• Ready-to-ship assembly kits offer low import costs and flexible local assembly.
• Competitive price-to-quality ratio in the electric utility vehicle market
• Vehicles designed for low noise, zero-emissions, and low operational costs
• Broad applicability in sectors such as agriculture, logistics, and municipal services
• Strong market reputation and successful track record in multiple industries
• Modular partnership model supports rapid market entry with local branding.

Technical Specification or Expertise Sought

The ideal partner profile includes:
• Experience in vehicle sales, distribution, or servicing
• Capability to carry out or establish a basic assembly process
• Active dealer network or strong sales infrastructure
• Capacity to manage regional marketing, sales, service, and warranty operations
• Willingness to invest in long-term collaboration and potential co-development of market-specific product features

Stage of Development

Already on the market

Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Goal 13: Climate Action

IPR status

No IPR applied

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner

Partners are expected to function as regional sales and service centers under their own management, integrating the electric vehicle product range into their portfolio. Specifically, they should:
• Handle the final assembly of vehicles from kits shipped directly from the company's production facility in China
• Execute local sales and marketing activities
• Manage dealer and service networks
• Provide after-sales support, maintenance, and warranty service
• Contribute to brand visibility and long-term market development
• Optionally participate in product localization or joint development projects
• The partner maintains full commercial autonomy within their designated region

Type and Size of Partner