What is a Skateboard Platform for Electric Vehicles?

A skateboard platform is a specialized automotive chassis configuration tailored for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). It serves as a basic structure that houses essential components such as batteries, electric motors, and other critical electronic elements.

The rationale behind developing a skateboard platform is to overcome the challenges of traditional vehicle redesigns. These efforts typically require significant investment and extended development time due to changes in wheelbase that affect the transmission system, center of gravity and suspension requirements.

In contrast, the skateboard platform is strategically designed for the electric vehicle (EV) era to provide a cost-effective solution. This architectural design allows the integration of motors and battery packs on a skateboard-like chassis, facilitating the creation of various vehicle types ranging from compact cars to luxury cars, trucks, pickups and SUVs.

The inherent design flexibility results in significant cost reductions and shorter development timelines compared to traditional vehicles. The platform allows for easy layout changes and supports both single and multiple engines for increased performance or payload capacity.

Key components integrated into the skateboard platform include the permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drive system, battery, steering system, braking system, and suspension system.

Now let's look at the benefits of the skateboard platform. It streamlines vehicle design, supports modular assembly worldwide, reduces costs and speeds repairs. From a manufacturing perspective, the skateboard platform is advantageous because it shortens research and development cycles, reduces the need for extensive production facilities, and simplifies the overall manufacturing process.

In summary, the benefits of the skateboard platform include cost effectiveness, design versatility, and an efficient approach to electric vehicle production and service.

At Brogen, we offer comprehensive skateboard platform solutions designed for a range of vehicles, including passenger cars, cargo vans, light-duty trucks, and buses. If you're seeking tailored EV solutions for your fleet, we invite you to reach out to us at inquiry@brogenmotors.com. Our experts are ready to engage in discussions about your specific EV project and explore how we can contribute to its success.