Electric apparatus for a vehicle

An electric apparatus for an electric power steering system of a vehicle, the electric apparatus comprising:

• at least one electric machine, wherein the at least one electric machine includes a first outer side (A), a second outer side (B) positioned opposite the first outer side (A) along a motor shaft axis or orthogonal to the motor shaft axis, and a third outer side (C) extending between the first outer side (A) and the second outer side (B);
• an electronic arrangement at least for controlling the at least one electric machine, the electronic arrangement comprising a control circuit configured to control the at least one electric machine and a power circuit configured to supply electric power to the at least one electric machine;
• and
• at least one connector plate for providing an electric interface to the electronic arrangement, the at least one connector plate positioned on the third outer side (C) of the at least one electric machine,
• wherein the at least one electric machine and the electronic arrangement form a single common assembly unit for being mounted on the vehicle, and
• wherein the electronic arrangement is arranged on at least the first outer side (A) and the second outer side (B) of the at least one electric machine.