APC report puts EV manufacturers in fast lane

According to APC, the most promising is a switch to dedicated EV platforms, rather than the method of modifying ICE model platforms to suit EVs.

By having vehicles designed as EVs from the bottom up, OEMs will have greater flexibility to accommodate battery packs and be more efficient with space without the need for legacy engine compartments.

This modification will have a positive impact on the overall cost reduction of BEV’s, as it can accommodate dedicated, potentially larger battery packs, leading to higher kWh and range.

Additionally, it will allow more floor space as there is no need for engine compartments, allowing more compact cars to go electric​, and will provide the ability to centralise power electronics and electrical drive units to support over the air connectivity and 4G/5G services. 

APC’s latest Demand Report also looks at the ongoing development of lithium-ion battery packs and low-cost cathode alternatives, which will help to reduce costs to OEMs, by as much as 40 per cent. In turn, these savings could be passed onto consumers, making the purchase cost of EVs comparable to ICE vehicles.