Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP)
OxDrive Ltd
Compact, high-torque, durable e-hubs for Agritech and off-highway
OxDrive develops integrated e-hubs for electric off-highway vehicles. Their e-hubs are engineered to deliver the optimal speed, torque, and durability required for a new generation of electric vehicles designed for demanding environments, particularly within the Agritech industry. With an “off-the-shelf” solution, OxDrive’s e-hubs incorporate all core driveline elements into a compact hub unit, reducing vehicle design and testing costs, minimising parts duplication, and offering a highly efficient driveline solution.
Highlights
- The Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) provided OxDrive with invaluable support in refining their market analysis, enabling the identification of a beachhead market. This strategic guidance helped them better understand their customer base and the market potential for their products.
- Successfully secured a UK patent, providing them with robust intellectual property protection.
- Through customer trials, OxDrive validated the functionality of their e-hubs, ensuring they meet real-world requirements. The feedback gathered from these trials has been instrumental in refining the product’s features and improving overall quality.
- The Technology Validation phase led OxDrive to develop a more compact design, successfully integrating controller units into their 0.8kW models, and optimising their Bill of Material (BOM) costs, making their e-hubs even more cost-effective and scalable for future development.