One of the main differentiators between original equipment manufacturers ( OEMs ) is the platform . But what is it ?

EV platforms come in slightly different forms depending on the manufacturer , but , in essence , they provide the chassis for any EV in the company ’ s range . The platform houses many of the components required to operate an EV , including the wheels and powertrain , motor , suspension and batteries .

Similar to a conventional chassis , the EV platform can be applied to multiple vehicles , but provides great benefits for extending a vehicle and incorporating more batteries for a higher power capacity and more range .

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Organisations like General Motors , Rivian Automotive , REE Automotive are developing , or already have , their own version of the EV platform — and many more organisations are taking this route into the EV market .

However , REE Automotive showcases some of the best innovation yet with the REEcorner , which provides a motor for each wheel to create a more compact platform and allow more space for the vehicle body .

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