The eVMP (Electric Vehicle Modular Platform) will offer high-performance with an autonomy of up to 650 km (WLTP cycle) and a benchmark storage capacity with 50 kWh per meter available within the wheelbase.
Groupe PSA rightly considers that development of the electric vehicles in perfect harmony with its existing offerings is a determining factor for its future relevance. The group is planning to develop a wide range of vehicles in C- and D-segments from sedan to SUV for global markets from 2023. These vehicles will benefit from a new reference platform, eVMP “Electric Vehicle Modular Platform”, the automotive group announced. Between 2020 and 2025, Groupe PSA will gradually move from two multi-energy platforms to two 100 percent electrified platforms to support the e-mobility development. The new eVMP platform will serve as the basis for a wide range of electric vehicles for the C- and D- segments.
The eVMP concentrates all the Groupe PSA’s engineering know-how with 60 to 100 kWh of embedded energy and an optimised architecture that exploits the entire sub-floor for the battery. By restoring 50 kWh per meter within the wheelbase, it is benchmark in the electric vehicle market and will therefore be able to offer an all-electric range from 400 km to 650 km (WLTP cycle) depending on the body. In order to provide a high-performance solution adapted to each mobility need anywhere in the world, hybrid derivatives may be offered on certain markets on the basis of this state of the art electric platform.
“With this eVMP platform, Groupe PSA once again demonstrates its ability to innovate by developing for its customer’s state-of-the-art and affordable technologies thanks to the frugality that has enabled a significant reduction in R&D and industrial investments. This global platform will make it possible to offer a range of vehicles that are perfectly respectful of the environment, meeting the changing expectations of our customers and guaranteeing driving pleasure and safety on board, values that are the basis of the Group’s reputation today”
Nicolas Morel, Research and Development Director at Groupe PSA.
In addition to high level of technical performance, the efficiency of eVMP also lies in the optimisation of R&D and industrialisation costs. This is achieved through the use of certain sub-assemblies and existing high-performance battery modules. In addition, the industrial process has been studied to obtain maximum synergies with the existing means in our plants, therefore limiting investments. In the same logic of making in-house electrical components, this platform complements parts developed and manufactured with Groupe PSA or with its e-motors or ACC Joint venture.
