Fan directing element for an electric machine

An electric machine comprising:

• a stator,
• a rotor, which is arranged on an axis of rotation, and
• a first fan, which extends on a portion of the axis of rotation in a radial direction and delivers a coolant flow into the electric machine during operation, and
• a fan directing element which cooperates with the first fan and deflects at least one proportion of the coolant flow,
• wherein the fan directing element projects behind the first fan in the radial direction at least over a portion,
• wherein the fan directing element is adjustable, such that the at least one proportion of the coolant flow can be varied,
• wherein the at least one variable proportion of the coolant flow is adapted to an operating state of the electric machine.