Transmissions for Electric Vehicles
Our highly customisable transmission solutions for high-performance and specialised electric vehicles are flexible and easy to configure. We offer an off-the-shelf baseline product to support rapid prototype and technology demonstrator development which can be tailored to bespoke specifications for a wide variety of real-world applications in remarkably short lead times.
Off-the-shelf or bespoke solutions available
Designed to offer lightweight, ready to run solutions, these easy to configure units are provided with aluminium casings and are ideal for direct integration into space constrained environments. They couple with the latest range of motors from the major manufacturers and represent an optimum balance of efficiency and performance with low cost of ownership. We offer them stand alone in series supply or as part of our fully integrated EDU packages.
Available to support primary or auxiliary propulsion applications, the ET5-1S Parallel Axis Reduction Drive is a single input – dual output and is designed for flexibility in ratio and configuration of the differential. It is capable of handling up to 500Nm with a maximum input speed of 12,000RPM.
This unit is designed to be highly customisable with a wide range of install orientations, compatible with a range of input motors, available in a choice of ratio options, an optional parking brake, and various options for the lubrication system. These units are ideal for customers requiring a short lead-time for product availability.
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Maximum input torque |
500 Nm |
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Max input speed |
12,000 RPM |
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Ratio availability |
10.1:1/9.1:1/7.2:1 |
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Weight |
34 KG |
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Lubrication |
Force (separate pump) or splash (wet sump) |
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Cooling |
Coolant (jacket) or oil (jet and jacket) |
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Motor compatibility (with adaptor) |
YASA 400, AVID AF130, BW/Remy 250, EQ 150 |
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Park brake |
Electric actuation |
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Differential |
Ramp and plate limited slip or free |
The single speed ET4-1S Parallel Axis Reduction Drive is capable of handling up to 400Nm with a maximum input speed of 12,000RPM.
Operating in a vertical orientation, this unit is designed for easy integration into an existing engine compartment. Compatible with a range of input motors and available in a choice of ratio options and lubrication systems, these units are ideal for customers looking to convert existing front wheel drive vehicles for pure electric or hybrid propulsion.
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Maximum input torque |
400 Nm |
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Max input speed |
12,000 RPM |
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Ratio availability |
10.1:1/9.1:1/7.2:1 |
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Weight |
34 KG |
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Lubrication |
Force (separate pump) or splash (wet sump) |
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Cooling |
Coolant (jacket) or oil (jet and jacket) |
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Motor compatibility (with adaptor) |
YASA 400, AVID AF130, BW/Remy 250, EQ 150 |
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Differential |
Ramp and plate limited slip or free |
The Epicyclic Reduction Drive is capable of handling up to 425Nm with a maximum input speed of 20,000RPM and is designed for flexibility in ratio and motor interface.
This planetary reduction drive unit is suitable for hub mounted applications and systems. It is designed for customers requiring a dual motor solution on each axle and ease of torque vectoring.
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Technical specification and options |
Planetary Reduction Drive |
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Maximum input torque |
425Nm |
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Max input speed |
<20,000 RPM |
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Ratio availability |
6:0:1 (with ability to customise between 7:5:1 to 4:1) |
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Weight |
Circa 10kg |
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Lubrication |
Splash (wet sump) |
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Cooling |
Coolant (jacket) or oil (jet and jacket) |
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Motor compatibility (with adaptor) |
Defined by input shaft and casing bolt pattern |
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Part Brake |
None |
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Differential |
n/a |
Ricardo's electric vehicle transmission solutions are best suited to high-performance and specialised vehicles which require transmissions supplied in niche volumes, but we can cater for a range of applications - both primary and auxiliary propulsion. Some examples of markets and applications that we have catered for are:
- High performance road vehicle - hypercar and sportscar
- Motorsport - Formula E
- Light commercial vehicle
- Defence - ground vehicles
- Aerospace - ground vehicles
- Marine - propulsion systems
- Motorcycle and personal mobility
- Powersport - snowmobiles
- Commercial off-highway
Key benefits
Available off-the-shelf
Off-the-shelf baseline products available for rapid prototyping and demonstration
Customisable
Customisable for deployment in real-world applications for a wide variety of high-performance and specialised platforms.
Short lead-times
Our solutions are perfect for clients requiring quick turnaround of product. They are available in remarkably short lead-times.
Flexible and easy to configure
Flexible and easy to configure. Options include the ability to couple with wide a range of input motors, a variety of ratio options, and can be installed in a wide variety of orientations.
Lightweight
Lightweight design with high strength aluminium casing
Packaging designed for EV
Ideal for the space constrained environment of the modern electric vehicle.
Stand alone or EDU
Available stand-alone in niche volumes or as part of our fully integrated EDU packages.
Markets
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