A method for manufacturing an electric machine for vehicle propulsion, wherein the electric machine comprises a housing, a rotor with a rotor shaft, at least one bearing, and a first electrical insulation element having an inner cavity, wherein the rotor shaft is supported on the housing of the electric machine by the at least one bearing, wherein the at least one bearing is arranged in the inner cavity of the first electrical insulation element, and wherein the electrical insulation element is rigid, the method comprising:
- interposing the first electrical insulation element between the at least one bearing and the housing of the electric machine.