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Electric Vehicle Chassis: Technical Overview

Technical specifications for the Olympus Electric Chassis Kit. A modular, rolling platform for EV manufacturing.

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Olympian Motors Engineering

Published Sep 1, 2024 • Updated Mar 1, 2025

Electric Vehicle Chassis - EV Skateboard Platform

Electric Chassis

The electric vehicle chassis is the structural base of the EV. It incorporates the battery frame, suspension subframes, and crash structures into a unified, rigid platform ready for body integration.

EV Skateboard Platform

The EV skateboard platform design places all propulsion components—motors, inverters, and batteries—below the floor. This creates a flat surface ("skateboard") that maximizes cargo volume and design flexibility.

Electric Chassis Kit

Our electric chassis kit is delivered as a fully functional rolling chassis. It includes the high-voltage battery system, thermal management, and drive-by-wire controls, pre-validated for road use.

Modular EV Platform Architecture

The Olympus electric chassis utilizes a modular architecture. Wheelbase adjusts from 183" to 196" for different vehicle segments without altering the core powertrain.

Diagram of Electric Vehicle Chassis Components
Fig. 1: Structural layout of the Olympus Electric Vehicle Chassis

Integration for OEMs

The pre-engineered EV skateboard platform reduces development cycles by 24-36 months. Standard CAN bus protocols simplify integration with body electronics.

Technical Specifications

ArchitectureSkateboard / Structural Battery
System Voltage400V nominal
Battery Capacity42-54 kWh
Motor Output130 kW (174 HP) continuous
Wheelbase Range183-196 inches
Payload Capacity3,550 lbs
ChargingDC Fast + Level 2 AC
ControlsDrive-by-wire (steer, brake, throttle)

Documentation

CAD files, wiring diagrams, and integration guides available with purchase. Contact engineering for custom wheelbase configurations.

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