Systems and methods for modular components for electric vehicles

A modular system for an automotive vehicle configured to permit removal of a removable structural module from and reattachment to an automotive vehicle, the modular system comprising:

• a removable structural module;
• and
• a support structure configured to receive and support the removable structural module and to permit the removable structural module to be releasably attached to an automotive vehicle;
• a sensing arrangement configured to permit confirmation of secure attachment of the removable structural module to the vehicle and configured to permit identification of a predetermined type of the removable structural module;
• and
• a computer configured to identify the predetermined type of the removable structural module from among multiple possible predetermined types of removable structural modules;
• wherein the removable structural module comprises multiple connecting structures that permit the removable structural module to be releasably secured to the automotive vehicle,
• the support structure being configured to permit the removable structural module to be releasably attached at an exterior of a vehicle body of the automotive vehicle, wherein the vehicle body of the automotive vehicle is configured as a unitary body from the most forward end of the body to the most rearward end of the body, a pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels being connected to the vehicle body.

A structurally reconfigurable automotive vehicle, comprising:

• a vehicle body configured as a unitary body from the most forward end of the body to the most rearward end of the body;
• a pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels connected to the vehicle body;
• a motor;
• a drive system;
• a removable structural module;
• a sensing arrangement configured to permit confirmation of secure attachment of the removable structural module to the automotive vehicle and configured to permit identification of a predetermined type of the removable structural module;
• and
• a computer configured to identify the predetermined type of the removable structural module from among multiple possible predetermined types of removable structural modules;
• the removable structural module comprising multiple connecting structures that permit the removable structural module to be releasably secured to the automotive vehicle at an exterior of the automotive vehicle.