Labels, Awards & Patents
Electric propulsion is changing the boating industry.
Since its inception, TEMO has been innovating to rethink electric propulsion for small boats. Our ambition is clear: to offer cutting-edge propulsion solutions to facilitate navigation and improve the onboard experience.
Designed in France, TEMO motors challenge market standards thanks to patented innovations, consistently functional designs and a user-centric approach .
This dynamic of innovation is now benefiting from national recognition: TEMO has been a winner of the I-nov program of France 2030 since 2025, a distinction which highlights the technological and industrial advance of our solutions.
At TEMO, innovation has a direction…and people are at the helm!
TEMO holds several patents – useful and designed for practical use:
TEMO.450
Ultra-portable engines, the lightest in their class. Award-winning for their design, absolute benchmarks for tenders and small vessels.
→ Patented telescopic architecture
TEMO.1000
A versatile and powerful solution for boats up to 26 feet, a concentration of mechanical and ergonomic innovations .
→ Patented tiller handle retractable directly into the engine mast, combining piloting comfort and space saving.
→ Patented 360° rotating bracket offering unprecedented installation freedom
OUTPOD
Available in 500W, 1kW and 3kW, the OUTPOD™ combines the performance of an electric pod with the simplicity of an outboard motor: compact, lightweight and customizable for autonomous operation with remote control.
→ Patented mechanical lifting and 360° rotation system
Innovations applied across the entire range
Modular, cable-free, and rack-mountable batteries
At TEMO, the batteries are inserted directly into the motor or into racks , without cables or complex connections.
Lightweight, interchangeable and easy to carry, they extend autonomy and simplify every outing on the water.
IP68 ceramic sealing – Zero compromise
TEMO is the first manufacturer to integrate an IP68 ceramic shaft seal on electric motors in this category.
The result: total sealing, no maintenance required , and optimized performance throughout the engine's lifespan.
Innovating with purpose
At TEMO, innovation is never free. It serves a clear purpose: to simplify navigation , reduce environmental impact, and offer durable, reliable, and user-friendly products.
TEMO continues its commitment alongside boaters, professionals and its industrial partners to build a more modern, more responsible and resolutely future-oriented boating industry.
Innovations welcomed by the profession
- the Innovation Award from the Paris Boat Show in 2019 (TEMO.450);
- The Grand Prix for Innovation of Made in France in 2022. (TEMO.450)
- the Dame Award from Metstrade Amsterdam in 2020 (TEMO.450)
- the Hutchwilco Boatshow Award Auckland in 2022 (TEMO.450);
- the Pittman Innovation Award in the USA in 2022 (TEMO.450);
- the 2022 Annapolis Sail Boat Show Best in Show Award (TEMO.450);
- the IBEX Innovation Award in Tampa (US) in 2023 (TEMO.450).
- the Best New Product Award at the Newport International Boat Show (US) in 2025 (TEMO.1000)
- The Best Product Innovation Award at the Paris Nautic Show in 2025 (OUTPOD)
