A drive module for a vehicle and a vehicle assembled from a set of modules

A functional module configured for accommodating or supporting a load and at least one drive module capable of driving the functional module to operate, wherein the functional module is adapted to be releasably connected to the at least one drive module for forming an assembled vehicle;

• the drive module comprising:
• at least a pair of wheels;
• at least one propulsion unit connected to the wheels;
• at least one energy storage unit for providing the propulsion unit with energy;
• a control device configured and operable to operate the drive module as an independent drive unit;
• and
• at least two first interfaces on the drive module, each first interface configured for releasable connection with a respective second interface of at least one of the functional modules, each of the first interfaces being arranged on a respective different side of the drive module;
• and
• the drive module is configured to be autonomously operated;
• the functional module comprising:
• at least one of the second interfaces configured for releasable connection with a first interface of the drive module;
• and
• a second control device configured to communicate with an off-board system.