Modular electric drive axle

Abstract

An electric drive axle, including: a first and a second drive shaft being axially aligned, an electric drive module and a differential module, wherein the electric drive module includes an electric motor and a planetary gear set, wherein both the electric motor and the planetary gear set are coaxially arranged about the drive shafts, wherein output means of the electric drive module is connected to input means of the differential module, wherein the input means is or can be set in drive connection with the drive shafts, such that a drive force generated by the electric drive module can be transferred to the first and/or second drive shaft, and a coupling between the output means and the input means, wherein the coupling is arranged to allow for the output means and the input means to slide into engagement in an axial direction.

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