Volkswagen MEB Battery Pack ID Family

Volkswagen ID Family cars such ID 3, 4, 5, 7, Buzz are based on a Modular electric drive matrix (MEB) Chassis. This Chassis contains the battery pack built into the floor for optimal weight distribution. The MEB can be scaled for cars to SUV to Vans thus allowing for standardized components especially battery modules and … Read more

Pack Size versus Application

Battery pack size versus application is an interesting comparison. The plot is based on real data from real products in the market and shows total battery pack size. The Y-axis is a logarithmic scale and hence the eLorry battery is nearly 6 orders of magnitude, or 1 million times, bigger than the smart watch battery.

Audi PPE – Premium Platform Electric

Audi Premium Platform Electric

From 2026, Audi will only launch new all-electric models, the Audi PPE – Premium Platform Electric is their move to an 800V system and a consolidation on the number of parts. This presentation was given to a UBS investor meeting over a year ago, but worth looking at as it shows the Audi strategic thinking. … Read more

Inputs to Pack Sizing

cyantron modules, bms and packs

Lets look at the inputs to pack sizing, what do we need to know in order to size a pack? At the early stage you don’t need to think about total energy, concentrate on the usable requirement and conditions at which that needs to be achieved. The minimum and maximum voltage is likely to be … Read more

Modular vs Dedicated BEV Platform

modular vs dedicated BEV platform

The modular vs dedicated BEV platform is an interesting problem facing automotive OEM’s as they balance their need to produce Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV). The trouble is we are in a world that still wants both vehicle options and vehicle platforms are expensive. The modular vs dedicated BEV platform … Read more