Saietta, the British electric drive specialist, has announced that it will be selling 3,000 of its electric drive systems to Ayro, a US-based manufacturer of low-speed electric vehicles.
The electric drive systems will be used in the new Ayro Vanish model, which is set to enter production later this year. According to a statement released by Saietta, deliveries of the powertrains are scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2023. The modular design of the system means that the core technology can be easily customized to meet specific customer needs, resulting in a quick and cost-effective solution.
Over the last 12 months, Saietta has worked closely with Ayro to design, engineer, test and validate a bespoke eDrive which will deliver class-leading performance and high efficiency on urban duty cycles for the new Ayro Vanish.
Saietta specializes in electric drive solutions for light vehicles such as scooters, motorbikes, rickshaws, and urban delivery vehicles. They refer to this as “lightweight mobility.” With the increasing demand for sustainable transportation solutions, Saietta’s electric drive systems offer an excellent option for businesses looking to transition to electric mobility.
Saietta’s Axial Flux Technology (AFT) electric motors are designed to optimally deliver high torque, high power and high efficiency on urban duty cycles at low voltage and rpm. The company’s first commercial electric motor, the AFT140i, features a fully sealed and liquid cooled design that is optimised for use in urban delivery vehicles. Being axial flux architecture, the motor is compact and lightweight, helping to maximise the space available for cargo and occupants. The AFT140i also features a fully integrated controller into the same housing with a shared cooling system and this unit is mated to a transmission which has been designed specifically for the eDrive.
The partnership with Ayro highlights the company’s commitment to providing innovative solutions to meet the needs of the industry. By collaborating with Ayro, Saietta is expanding its reach and offering its technology to a new market. The Ayro Vanish model is set to be a game-changer in the low-speed electric vehicle market, and Saietta’s electric drive systems will undoubtedly play a crucial role in its success.
