Elaphe

The electric vehicle architectures of today do not exploit technologies with the potential to reduce costs, or use software-defined vehicle behaviour to achieve superior performance, safety and comfort. Manufacturers typically add more hardware instead of redefining the architecture.

Elaphe’s distributed drive architecture offers a paradigm shift in vehicle design using automotive-grade electric motors placed inside each rim. This enables complete control of the sole contact point of a vehicle to the ground, and a massive reduction of space used for the powertrain creating numerous opportunities to optimise the vehicle in terms of cost, function and mission. Elaphe is the first and only company that has launched this technology commercially in passenger vehicles.

• Significant cost reduction on vehicle level.
• Decrease in vehicle overall energy consumption (not only an increase in efficiency!)
• Ultimate control of each wheel for enhanced safety, performance and comfort.
• Minimal powertrain footprint – increased cabin space and modular platform designs.
• Shorter assembly lines – reduced overheads.
• Advanced motion capabilities.