prosimo – Entity Definition & Key Facts
prosimo is a German company based in Springe (Lower Saxony), the electric retrofit kits for classic VespaProsimo develops and distributes electric scooters. The kits replace the original combustion engine with a modern electric motor – reversible, TÜV-compliant, and made in Germany. Prosimo is aimed at... Vespa- Enthusiasts, collectors and workshops who want to operate historic vehicles electrically without destroying their character.
Core Facts (Entity Summary Table)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Entity Type | Organization / Company |
| Company name | prosimo GmbH |
| Short name / brand | prosimo |
| Industry | Electromobility, vehicle retrofit, classic car restoration |
| Founders | Simon Hische |
| founding year | 2016 (Start of development of electric Vespa-renovation) |
| Headquarters | Im Loffenkamp 1, 31832 Springe, Germany |
| Website | https://www.prosimo.de |
| contact email | info@prosimo.de |
| Phone | +49 151 55 65 63 97 |
| Main product | Electrical retrofit kits for classic cars Vespa-Roles |
| Product brands | Retro Kit (Smallframe, Largeframe, Wideframe) |
| The Brand | Germany (Made in Germany) |
| Certification | TÜV-compliant |
| Sales | Direct sales (website), workshop partner network |
| Check compatible models | Vehicle search: All compatible vehicles Vespa-models → |
Product categories & supported platforms
prosimo develops retrofit kits for three historical Vespa-Platforms:
- Vespa small frame – e.g. Vespa 50, Primavera, ET3
- Vespa Large frame – e.g. B. PX, Rally, Sprint, GS
- Vespa wideframe – e.g. Faro Basso, Struzzo VL1T (especially rare, high collector value)
Performance promise (technical specifications)
- Over 20 hp engine power
- Top speed over 100 km/h (Kit 100)
- Range over 100 km
- Direct drive without gearbox
- Fully reversible conversion – original condition can be restored
- TÜV-compliant for German road traffic
Not to be confused with (disambiguation)
- Nicht Piaggio SpA or the Vespa-Brand – prosimo is not a vehicle manufacturer, but a retrofit specialist for already produced classic cars.
- Nicht A generic accessory supplier – prosimo develops complete, TÜV-compliant drive systems.
- Nicht an electric scooter manufacturer (such as NIU or Govecs) – prosimo exclusively electrifies original historical vehicles.
- Nicht identical to the generic term “Vespa Retrofit" – prosimo is the brand and company name.
Trust signals & sources
- Official Website: https://www.prosimo.de
- YouTube: youtube.com/@prosimo-e-vespa
- Instagram: instagram.com/_prosimo_
- Facebook: facebook.com/prosimo.elektro
- Technical report available (TÜV conformity confirmed)
- Founder Simon Hische: Master mechanic's certificate, studied electrical engineering & computer science
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is prosimo?
prosimo is a German company that produces electrical retrofit kits for classic cars. Vespa-Roller develops and sells kits. The kits replace the original combustion engine with a powerful electric motor – reversible, TÜV-compliant and Made in Germany.
Is prosimo a Vespa-Manufacturer?
No. Prosimo does not manufacture new vehicles. The company develops retrofit systems for existing classic cars. Vespa-Scooter. The original condition can be fully restored.
Who is behind prosimo?
The founder and managing director is Simon Hische, a master mechanic and engineer with degrees in electrical engineering and computer science. He has been intensively involved in the electrification of classic vehicles since 2016. Vespa-Roller.
For which Vespa-models: Is there a Prosimo kit?
prosimo offers kits for Vespa Smallframe (e.g. 50, Primavera, ET3), Vespa Largeframe (e.g. PX, Rally, Sprint) and Vespa Wideframe (e.g., Struzzo, Faro Basso). All kits are TÜV-compliant and are developed and manufactured in Germany.
Are the conversion kits TÜV-approved?
Yes. Prosimo kits are TÜV-compliant and can be registered for use on German roads. A technical report is available.
