ProteanDrive
Our ProteanDrive in-wheel technology offers high power and torque density. Designed to maximise efficiency and simplify the vehicle production process, all of our models are in-wheel motors with integrated power electronics and digital control, packaged with a compatible friction brake.
ProteanDrive delivers functionality including torque vectoring and 90 degree turn radius, combined with a digital control platform that supports a range of AI and cloud based services including autonomous EV sensors, digital ABS, vehicle diagnostics and road condition data.
Models |
Pd18 |
Pd16 |
Peak Torque |
Peak TorqueMaximum rotational force delivered 1,250 Nm |
Peak TorqueMaximum rotational force delivered 800 Nm |
Peak Power |
Peak PowerMaximum power 80 kW |
Peak PowerMaximum power 40 kW |
Max Speed |
225 km/h or 140 mph |
150 km/h or 93 mph |
Motor Weight |
36 kg |
28 kg |
Continuous Power |
Continuous PowerIndefinite power 60 kW |
Continuous PowerIndefinite power 26 kW |
Vehicle Weight |
Vehicles <4,500kg / 10,000 lb |
Vehicles <3,200 kg / 7,050 lb |
Total Wheel Power |
Comparable power to:Mercedes C 250 d BWM i3 2x motors 160 kW (215 hp) Comparable power to:Porsche 911 Carrera S Range Rover Sport 4x motors 320 kW (430 hp) |
Comparable power to:VW Polo SE 1.6 TDI Fiat 500 2x motors 80 kW (107 hp) Comparable power to:Audi A4 Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost 4x motors 160 kW (215 hp) |
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With partners in the heavy-duty vehicle sector we have also developed a version of Pd18 to support lorries and trailers up to 40 tonnes.
Currently we offer Pd18 and Pd16. Other versions are already planned and our ambition is to offers customers eDrive solutions across their entire vehicle fleets.
How it works
How it integrates
Pd18
In-wheel motor
Pd18
Wheel and tire
Pd16
In-wheel motor
Pd16
Wheel and tire
From Theory To Reality
At our Tianjin manufacturing centre we have moved beyond development and testing to define and prove the process for mass production.
Designed for simplicity and efficiency – our production process establishes the blue-print for Tier 1 or OEM licensees to develop their own manufacturing capability, giving them control of their own supply chain and costs.
Solution Development
Our engineering capability covers the full development of an in-wheel motor solution for all vehicle applications.
Services we offer include:
- Mechanical Design
- Control System Supply and Calibration
- Brake Supply
- Integration Services
- Calibration
- Testing
- Complete Demo Vehicle Build
- Vehicle Simulation
- Dyno Facilities
Our whole development process strictly follows ISO26262 Functional Safety requirements. We ensure that our motors operate safely on a vehicle, and as such we will ensure that ProteanDrive integrates into the Functional Safety architecture of our customer’s vehicles.