Developing a full drive system for electric vehicles is VolksWagen Group Technology.

Further developments from the Group's technical powerhouse will include pulse inverters and thermal management systems in addition to the battery and electric motor.     

By combining each component in the best possible way, a full drive can be developed with cost and efficiency benefits of up to 20%.

Technology bundles for groups Group exercises using batteries, charging, and electronic components.

Thomas Schmall: "We want to be at the forefront of technology, including in electric mobility. Because of this, we also rely on our own internal competencies here.

The VW Group Technology presented an overview of the upcoming advancements in electric vehicle technology in the areas of batteries, charging, and electronic components during Tech Day 2023. The future electrical propulsion system was highlighted. To achieve this, VW is responsible for all central components on its own and has begun internally developing internal combustion engines and thermal management systems in addition to batteries and electric motors. A significant cost and efficiency benefit of the Volkswagen single-source drivetrain is that it can increase efficiency by up to 20%. This is made possible by selecting the right combination of individual component parts.

The company Volkswagen and its brands are synonymous with high-quality goods and cutting-edge technology, according to Oliver Blume, president of the group Volkswagen's advisory council. We can achieve enormous scale economies thanks to the size, scope, and internal competence of the Group. Our customers benefit from this and it makes our vehicles even better.

In charge of technology and a member of the VW Group's Board of Directors, Thomas Schmall stated: "Our goal is to achieve a technological leadership position, including in the area of electric mobility." This is why, in this instance too, we rely on our own internal resources and, following the development of electric motors and battery cells, we will focus on the creation of thermal management systems and propulsion systems for on-demand energy. This will make the Volkswagen Group one of the only auto manufacturers to be able to offer a fully optimized system going forward.

Chairman of the VW Group's General Works Council, Daniela Cavallo, added: "The expertise and inventiveness of the Volkswagen employees are unmatched worldwide. We benefit from always promoting and utilizing this strength not only in the marketplace but also as the business changes."

“Designed by Volkswagen”: Pulse inverters and thermal management systems”

The pulse inverter, which controls performance and efficiency, is the brain of the electric drive train. The creators of these fundamental parts completely changed the hardware and software to create the first pulse inverter that could be said to have been "developed by Volkswagen." This can be utilized in the future in everything from entry-level engines to sports cars with an output of over 500 kW and more, according to the modular toolkit philosophy. The technology is already compatible with the upcoming MEB generation and is now being developed for series production maturity.

VW is developing brand-new approaches to thermal management technologies. Future thermal modules will be incredibly tiny and integrated, replacing the several discrete modules and lengthy hose connections currently in use. This will regulate all of the air conditioning, including that the high-voltage battery, which will significantly affect the vehicle's range and capacity to charge quickly. Also, compared to current systems, the new all-in-one module is substantially more robust, lighter, and more efficient.

Scalability, which has significant economies of scale and lowers costs, is the primary emphasis of developing central electric drive components in addition to efficiency.

Being a group-wide technology supplier, VW Group Technology unifies activities across the entire organization in batteries, charging, and electric components. It also supports the brands. Furthermore involved in this are the divisions PowerCo (batteries) and Elli (charging and energy). The high-tech portfolio includes the unified cell, which will be used in all Volkswagen Group operations, among other things.

automobiles by 2025 and will establish a new standard for battery technology. The Platform Business, which deals with collaboration with outside partners like Ford and Mahindra, is also a part of this business. Over 70,000 people are employed by VW Group Technologies globally.