GM introduced a whole family of interchangeable drive units and motors for its future EVs

17 September 2020, 04:13:12

General Motors has introduced a whole family of five drive units and three motors for its future EVs which can be interchanged for maximum flexibility. Dubbed Ultium Drive the system is expected to offer industry-leading torque and power density across a wide spectrum of different vehicle types. The GM Ultium Drive family covers front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive propulsion combinations, including high-performance and off-road capabilities. All five drive units are expected to be powered by one or more of three motors including a primary front-wheel drive motor, which can be configured for front- or rear-wheel drive, and an all-wheel drive assist motor. In addition, this consolidation of parts and features also makes it easier to scale Ultium Drive across GM's future EV lineup. GM will save on vehicle design and production costs by developing Ultium Drive alongside its next generation of EVs, leveraging internal expertise to improve efficiency and fit drive units and motors into future vehicles.

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