At IDET 2025, the International Defense Exhibition held in Brno, Czech Republic, on May 29, 2025, the Slovenian company Pek Automotive unveiled its latest innovation in electric tactical mobility: the Vanquisher. This next-generation amphibious all-terrain vehicle is purpose-built for extreme environments such as snow, mud, sand, and water, combining electric propulsion with advanced terrain adaptability. With modular capabilities, multi-mode operation, and enhanced protection features, the Vanquisher is tailored to meet the evolving demands of military forces and emergency responders operating in high-risk, multi-domain conditions.
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The Vanquisher all-terrain amphibious vehicle by Slovenia’s Pek Automotive on display at IDET 2025 in Brno, showcasing its advanced electric drive and modular multi-role configuration. (Picture source: Army Recognition)
At the heart of the Vanquisher lies the advanced EV48 electric drivetrain, featuring four independent electric motors (each peaking at 20 kW), delivering instant torque and maintaining full control even at zero RPM. This configuration enables smooth and powerful propulsion on gradients, over obstacles, and through water, snow, and deep mud. Thanks to its 4×4 tracked drive system with 500 mm-wide rubber tracks, the Vanquisher exerts a ground pressure of just 0.104 kg/cm², giving it excellent flotation and the ability to maneuver over soft or unstable terrain with minimal risk of bogging down.
With a robust yet lightweight frame weighing only 1,700 kg and a generous payload capacity of up to 1,000 kg, the Vanquisher is capable of fulfilling multiple mission profiles. These include tactical troop insertion, forward logistics, medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), remote reconnaissance, and disaster response. Its modular cabin is reconfigurable to carry either a crew of five or two stretcher-bound casualties and a medic, making it a vital asset for forward-operating units or special forces operating behind enemy lines.
Crucially, the Vanquisher is engineered for operations in contested and high-risk areas where crew safety and reduced exposure are paramount. The vehicle integrates a reinforced roll-bar structure, impact-resistant composite armor, and a suite of fail-safe control systems to maintain vehicle integrity during accidents or mechanical failure. It also supports three modes of operation—manual, remote control, and fully autonomous—which allows commanders to adapt its use for frontline missions, unmanned resupply convoys, or high-risk reconnaissance without endangering personnel.
The inclusion of dual 5 kW winches capable of exerting more than 20 kN of pulling force equips the Vanquisher with excellent recovery capabilities, allowing it to assist other vehicles or self-extract from challenging environments. Its transportability via standard car trailers further enhances its operational flexibility and deployability, especially for rapid-response teams or units stationed in remote areas without access to heavy transport equipment.
The vehicle’s temperature tolerance, rated between -30°C and +40°C, and sealed drivetrain components make it ideal for use in arctic, desert, jungle, and coastal environments, aligning with NATO’s growing requirement for expeditionary platforms capable of operating under severe climate variability. As armed forces worldwide increasingly seek to electrify their vehicle fleets for logistical efficiency, stealth, and reduced maintenance overhead, Pek Automotive’s Vanquisher is poised to become a competitive offering in the global tactical mobility market.
Pek Automotive’s debut of the Vanquisher at IDET 2025 signals a strategic shift toward highly specialized, mission-adaptable electric vehicles. It also reinforces Slovenia’s emerging position as a contributor to next-generation military mobility solutions. The Vanquisher’s combination of silent propulsion, amphibious capability, modularity, and autonomy reflects a clear understanding of modern battlefield demands—delivering not just transport, but tactical advantage.