Underbody for a Motor Vehicle

摘要

Underbodies for motor vehicles are provided herein. An example underbody is configured to form a hybrid uni-body with an upper body of an electric motor vehicle and the like. The underbody provides a configurable platform for use in multiple motor vehicle product lines, accommodating vehicles of various sizes having various upper bodies.

主权项

1. A motor vehicle underbody comprising:
a battery sub-assembly, the battery sub-assembly comprising a cover and body, the body comprising a sidewall forming a battery cavity; a scaleable outer peripheral frame forming an opening configured to receive the battery sub-assembly; a front end configured to receive a front drivetrain; a rear end configured to receive a rear drivetrain, the scaleable outer peripheral frame being disposed between the front end and the rear end; and joints disposed along the scaleable outer peripheral frame for coupling the underbody to an upper body of the motor vehicle.