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BMW’s Sixth-Generation eDrive: A Quantum Leap in Electric Mobility
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ArticleFebruary 21, 2025

BMW’s Sixth-Generation eDrive: A Quantum Leap in Electric Mobility

At the recent Tech Days event in Landshut, the BMW Group pulled back the curtain on its revolutionary sixth-generation eDrive technology—a milestone that not only redefines the electric drive but also paves the way for the next era of all-electric vehicles. With a blend of breakthrough battery innovations, flexible production strategies, and a technology-open mindset, […]

ArticleOctober 26, 2023

GKN Automotive unveils new off-the-shelf electric drive unit concept

London, UK, 26 October 2023 – GKN Automotive, the global leader in drive systems, has unveiled a new plug-and-play eDrive concept designed to meet the growing demand among niche electric vehicle players and EV conversion companies for modular electric drive technology. The new eCrate concept utilises GKN Automotive’s 20 years of eDrive experience to create […]

BMW continues to expand all-electric offering in UK with introduction of iX1 eDrive20
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ArticleSeptember 5, 2023

BMW continues to expand all-electric offering in UK with introduction of iX1 eDrive20

BMW is continuing to expand its all-electric offering with the introduction of a new, more economical, variant of its popular Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). The BMW iX1 eDrive20 (combined power consumption: 17.2 – 15.4 kWh/100 km according to WLTP; CO2 emissions: 0 g/km, provisional values) offers the same attractive design and spacious interior together with […]

Saietta and HCLTech co-develop cost-effective Vehicle Control Unit for lightweight electric vehicles in Asia
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ArticleSeptember 1, 2023

Saietta and HCLTech co-develop cost-effective Vehicle Control Unit for lightweight electric vehicles in Asia

London, UK, 31 August 2023 – Saietta Group plc, the British electric drivetrain (eDrive) specialist, has completed the development of an all-new Vehicle Control Unit (VCU), that has been co-developed with HCLTech specifically for three- and four-wheeled lightweight electric vehicles (LEVs) in Asia. The addition of the VCU to Saietta’s existing portfolio of motor, controller […]

Saietta appoints Chinmaya Joshi as Director of Power Electronics and Control Systems
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ArticleAugust 23, 2023

Saietta appoints Chinmaya Joshi as Director of Power Electronics and Control Systems

London, UK, 23 August 2023 – Saietta Group Plc (AIM: SED), a British electric drivetrain (eDrive) specialist, has today announced the appointment of Chinmaya Joshi to the newly-created role of Director of Power Electronics and Control Systems. The appointment represents a strengthening of Saietta’s core competence in developing power electronics, control systems and software. This […]

Saietta confirms eDrive order from AYRO
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ArticleApril 3, 2023

Saietta confirms eDrive order from AYRO

London, UK, 3 April 2023 – Saietta Group plc (AIM: SED) a British electric drive (eDrive) specialist, has received an order for 3,000 electric drive (eDrive) units from AYRO Inc., the U.S.-based low-speed electric vehicle (LSEV) company. With deliveries commencing in Q3 2023, the Saietta eDrive units will power the new AYRO Vanish, a utility […]

Saietta and Avtec eDrive supply agreement for Indian lightweight vehicles
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ArticleMarch 21, 2023

Saietta and Avtec eDrive supply agreement for Indian lightweight vehicles

London, UK, 20 March 2023 – Saietta, a British electric drive (eDrive) specialist, has signed a master supply agreement with AVTEC Limited, one of the largest independent manufacturers of powertrain and precision-engineered products in India. The partnership brings together AVTEC’s expertise in the design and manufacture of transmissions with Saietta’s motor and inverter capability. The […]

Saietta VNA ramping up eDrive ‘Make in India’ strategy
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ArticleOctober 31, 2022

Saietta VNA ramping up eDrive ‘Make in India’ strategy

Oxfordshire, UK, / Haryana, India, 31 October 2022 – Saietta VNA, the joint venture between Saietta Group plc (Saietta) and Padmini VNA, is delivering on its ‘Make in India’ strategy which

IAA Transportation 2022: Saietta showcases fully integrated eDrive technologies
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ArticleSeptember 20, 2022

IAA Transportation 2022: Saietta showcases fully integrated eDrive technologies

Hannover, Germany, 20 September 2022 – Saietta Group plc (Saietta) is showcasing a raft of breakthrough heavy-duty eDrive innovations at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover. Each demonstrates the company’s expertise in

SAIETTA to showcase eDrive solutions at Cenex-LCV
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ArticleSeptember 7, 2022

SAIETTA to showcase eDrive solutions at Cenex-LCV

 Oxfordshire, UK, 7 September 2022 – SAIETTA Group plc (Saietta), a specialist in providing flexible eDrive solutions for light and heavy duty vehicles, will showcase a range of innovative eDrive technologies

BMW eDrive technology: Setting a new benchmark
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ArticleSeptember 3, 2015

BMW eDrive technology: Setting a new benchmark

The innovative BMW eDrive technology in the new 225xe and new 330e once again underlines BMW’s leading role in the premium segment when it comes to powertrain electrification. eDrive technology includes a number of cutting-edge plug-in hybrid components and makes a significant contribution to reducing fuel consumption and emissions. BMW eDrive is one of the most cutting-edge […]

2014 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW BMW
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ArticleMarch 12, 2014

2014 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW BMW

BMW X4 SPORTS ACTIVITY COUPE TO MAKE WORLD DEBUT AND BMW 4 SERIES GRAN COUPE, ALPINA B6 GRAN COUPE, BMW X3 SAV AND BMW CONCEPT X5 eDRIVE TO MAKE NORTH AMERICAN DEBUTS AT THE 2014 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW The BMW X4 Sports Activity Coupe will make its world debut and the BMW 4 […]