An important part of our efficiency formula is that we focus our new developments on components for which no good solution is yet available on the market. In the case of suitable components that are available on the market, we have consistently organized high-quality “off-the-shelf” parts from the outset and secured their availability for us. In addition to tires, wheels, batteries and many other standard parts, this also includes the electric drive, which we obtain from Vitesco Technologies. The Regensburg-based company is a leading international developer and manufacturer of modern drive technologies for sustainable mobility. It is a spin-off of Continental AG, which has been listed independently on the stock exchange since 2021. The supplier of system solutions and components for combustion, hybrid and electric drives employs almost 40,000 people worldwide, generating annual sales of over 8 billion euros. So we have no fear of contact with the really big players in the automotive industry – and neither do they with us.
In its original design, the TWIKE 5’s electric drive mobilizes up to 150 kW of power and up to 2,900 Nm of torque, weighs just 76 kilograms and is barely larger than an on-board case in its dimensions (40x35x55 cm). In addition to its powerful torque, it is also highly efficient.
Premiere for Vitesco
Vitesco Technologies will use the highly integrated EMR3 system in the TWIKE 5 for the first time outside the passenger car sector, where it has already been selected for over 20 vehicle models. It is therefore a proven technology, which we see as a major advantage.
The third generation of the EMR (Electronics Motor Reducer) is a compact, lightweight unit consisting of a permanent magnet synchronous motor, the power electronics (inverter) and a reduction gearbox (reducer). The highly integrated system does not require any plugs or cables when connecting the motor and inverter, which also contributes to its robustness.
As if made for the TWIKE 5
With its minimal installation space requirements , low weight , high torque and the driving pleasure it provides, the EMR is tailor-made for our small, lightweight and high-performance TWIKE 5.
In addition to performance, efficiency was also of key importance to us. The EMR3 is highly efficient in all load ranges, enabling us to achieve very low consumption values. In addition, this drive unit is particularly light, extremely robust and easy to adapt. The fact that high-quality series production is already underway also contributed significantly to our decision.
