The impressive success of Italian electric propulsion specialist MITEK stems from the forty years of engineering expertise of its co-owner Alfonso Peduto allied with the company’s continuing dynamic start-up spirit.

MITEK’s innovative electric motors provide outstanding acceleration and speed thanks to high and constant torque even at very low speeds – so, unlike traditional combustion engines, they develop maximum propulsion power swiftly and immediately.

The MITEK Revolve sterndrive can rotate around its own axis

The MITEK Revolve sterndrive can rotate around its own axis

In 2024, MITEK introduced the MITEK Revolve – the world’s first sterndrive able to rotate around its own axis in no time at all, saving boaters the time-consuming task of having to dismantle it for transport or storage. The concept was awarded a ‘Special Mention’ at the DAME Design Awards in November 2024.

In 2025, the success of the Revolve was followed by the Rotating Saildrive – developed primarily for sailing boats, to allow them to manoeuvre easily and comfortably in confined spaces as well as in challenging conditions with harsh winds and currents.

PASSION FOR MARITIME MOBILITY

“We are driven by our passion for future-oriented maritime mobility,” explains Alfonso Peduto, who co-founded the company in 2019. “Our mission is therefore very clear – to enable the benefits of 100 per cent electric experiences on the sea, rivers, and lakes by developing innovative solutions for ecologically sustainable water mobility.”

INDUSTRY COLLABORATION

MITEK’s Rotating Saildrive allows sailing boats to manoeuvre easily in confined spaces

MITEK’s Rotating Saildrive allows sailing boats to manoeuvre easily in confined spaces

Headquartered in the historic town of Ravenna in the north-east of Italy, MITEK enjoys direct access to the Adriatic Sea while also lying within Italy’s renowned ‘Motor Valley’ – a renowned global hotspot for engineering innovation.

The Motor Valley is populated with specialist companies, providing unique opportunities to exchange and examine engineering ideas at the highest level. Moreover, MITEK also actively promotes collaboration across the wider marine industry, with its new propulsion ideas frequently developed in close partnership with other nautical companies, large and small, and always guided by MITEK’s fundamental principles of sustainability, technology, and performance.

Comprehensive portfolio

Thanks to MITEK’s philosophy of innovation and long-term R&D activities, the company’s customers have access to a comprehensive and impressive range of maritime e-mobility solutions.

MITEK’S current product range includes:

  • Rotating Saildrive in 5 model variants: from 10hp to 30 hp (with 48V power supply), as well as a 40 hp (with 96V power supply)
  • Revolve in 4 variants: 6hp, 10hp, 15hp, 20hp, 30hp
  • 4 powertrain solutions from 4 kW to 20kW
  • 6 inboard engines from 15kW to 85kW
  • 9 outboard engines from 2.6 to 80 hp
  • POD product line which provides drives developed for sailing yachts, catamarans and workboats, amongst others, with outputs ranging from 6hp to 20hp.

SUSTAINABILITY AND PERFORMANCE

The impressive success of Italian electric propulsion specialist MITEK stems from the forty years of engineering expertise of its co-owner Alfonso Peduto allied with the company’s continuing dynamic start-up spirit.

The impressive success of Italian electric propulsion specialist MITEK stems from the forty years of engineering expertise of its co-owner Alfonso Peduto allied with the company’s continuing dynamic start-up spirit.

Silvia Peduto, MITEK’s co-owner and head of global sales & marketing, adds: “We want to enable boat owners of all kinds to enjoyment the very best experience while they are on the water – thanks to our ‘Made in Italy’ technology that combines sustainability and performance.”

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