Covering for a component of an electrical drive system

A covering for a component of an electrical drive system, comprising a first layer that can enclose or does enclose the component at least in some portions,

• wherein a sound absorption layer is arranged on the inside of the first layer, which inside faces the component, and extends over the internal surface of the first layer in some regions, substantially or entirely,
• wherein the sound absorption layer has or consists of a first ply made of a porous material, and wherein the porous material comprises a fleece-like material,
• wherein the sound absorption layer has a second ply that contains or consists of a microperforated material, and
• wherein the microperforated material comprises a tanged or perforated sheet made of stainless steel, steel or aluminum,
• wherein the sound absorption layer has a third ply that contains or consists of a woven fabric, and
• wherein the sound absorption layer has a fourth metal ply, and wherein the fourth metal ply comprises one of a stainless-steel sheet, an aluminum sheet, or steel having a hole size of 1 mm.