eAxles

Since 2002 GKN Driveline has been constantly developing electric axles and offers two different solutions: eAxles for M-4WD and eAxles for Hybrid AWD.

eAxle for M-4WD

GKN Driveline’s Drive Module is a compact, lightweight gear box with active controlled clutch for electric motor assisted AWD solutions. The simple interface allows to combine the gear box with various E-motors technologies.

Benefits

• Simple integration of 4WD to FWD based vehicles (no Power Transfer Unit or propshaft)
• Modular concept with wide gear ratio and output torque range
• Proven NVH capabilities using MTE (meshed transmission error) processes
• Disconnect clutch with low current consumption and low drag torque
• Compact lightweight design

eAxle for Hybrid AWD

GKN Driveline’s electric drive axle unit for axle split hybrid systems incorporates proprietary disconnect clutch technology, facilitating on-demand all-wheel-drive (AWD) use and contributing to the overall all-terrain functionality and fuel efficiency. The hybrid system is fitted with an electric motor usually on the rear axle of a vehicle. GKN Driveline is supplying the electric drive axle for PSA Peugeot Citroën new HYbrid4 technology.

Benefits

• Electric axle drive module providing full hybrid, eDrive and hang-on AWD function
• Operates in parallel to conventional driving axle
• Simple compact disconnect feature for maximum fuel saving and high AWD traction