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Comfort meets power: Kreutzer Hypershift motor with automatic shifting reimagines riding

SEG Automotive and OCTAGON join forces for innovative e-bike systems.

  • E-Bike Innovation: SEG Automotive and start-up Octagon form a dynamic partnership
  • First co-developed solution: Kreutzer Hypershift motor by SEG with automatic shifting and lightweight design
  • Coming soon: Bikes from VanDijck with the new motor to be available already this summer

SEG Automotive is a hidden champion of the automotive industry, supplying virtually all major manufacturers and powering over 300 million vehicles on the road today with their e-machines.

Building on its successful entry into the e-bike sector as motor supplier to [] BH Bikes, SEG Automotive now partners with dynamic start-up Octagon to develop innovative system solutions. The first co-developed highlight of this partnership is the evolution of the Kreutzer motor, a mid-engine system with automatic shifting that fuses highest comfort with ultimate performance – ideal for premium and performance-oriented e-bike models.

The motor builds on SEG Automotive’s proven expertise of over 100 years of manufacturing e-machines, and benefits from Octagon’s agile development and integration capabilities. Weighing in at less than 2.5kg the compact mid-engine offers optimal integration into the frame – while sporting a peak power of 600W and up to 400% maximum support.




Key Features of the Kreutzer Motor by SEG Automotive

  • Dynamic and Lightweight Design: At just 2.5 kg, the motor ensures a powerful yet agile riding experience with optimal frame integration.
  • Smart Shifting Technology: Patented Kreutzer HYPERSHIFT enables intelligent automatic gear changes for a smooth, intuitive ride.
  • Durability and Reliability: Built for long-term use and flexible integration with a range of components.
  • Silent Operation: Whisper-quiet performance enhances rider comfort without compromising output.

First series application: KRONOS by VanDijck

The first e-bike equipped with the new drive system will be the KRONOS by [] VanDijck, a high-end model from the Dutch premium brand, launching in Summer 2025. Designed for riders seeking advanced technology, superior performance, and sustainable mobility, KRONOS represents the future of high-end e-bikes.




Driving the future of Electric Mobility

This partnership combines the German supplier’s expertise for development and industrialization with Octagon’s drive to revolutionize the e-bike industry by delivering solutions that enhance performance, efficiency, and comfort.

“Across segments, we are committed to vision: We are the motor for – the mobility of today and tomorrow.” says Ferdinando Sorrentino, CEO of SEG Automotive. “Together, Octagon and SEG Automotive will not only develop solutions for new e-bikes, but also pioneer refurbishment initiatives for the second-hand market – reinforcing our joint commitment to sustainability and the circular economy.”

Christoph Hoelzl, Press Officer, SEG Automotive

Press contact
SEG Automotive
Christoph Hoelzl
Press Officer / Pressesprecher
Tel. [] +49 711 4009 – 8172
[] press@seg-automotive.com

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