We enable our customers to be at the forefront of electrification innovation, where technology is evolving at lightning speed and reducing time and cost to market are key drivers.
Electrification
Ricardo has innovative design and engineering expertise to develop and adapt the electrification solutions you need to transition to a zero carbon future.
Accelerating electric vehicle development
Ricardo is at the forefront of developing the low-carbon solutions of tomorrow. We work on innovative energy-network solutions, through helping to develop electrification policy, to the design of engineering solutions for a range of applications.
We can bring sustainable, electrified mobility solutions to your fleet, focusing on de-risking electric vehicle (EV) development, whilst reducing time, cost and navigating stringent policies. We provide solutions across power electronics, software and control, eMachines, eDrives and batteries to accelerate your EV fleet adoption.
Projects
Sustainable electric propulsion for eVTOL applications
Read case studyDevelopment of an all-electric, zero emissions RV
Read case studyAdvancing next generation of electric trucks
Read case studyDeliver your electrification programme at speed and without the need to invest heavily in R&D and building specialist teams.
OEMs and suppliers trust Ricardo expertise to help mitigate the risks of electrification R&D with our proven customisable solutions.
Electrification Solutions
Flexible Battery Module
A cost-effective solution for low-volume OEMs for the electrification of their performance and specialised product portfolios.
Silicon carbide inverter
Licensable silicon carbide inverter IP to reduce time to market by up to 30% and benefit from 98.5% efficiency and impressive power density.
Galium nitride inverter
Our gallium nitride (GaN) based traction inverter, enabling better vehicle performance and efficiency for both plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles.
E-Motors
Working with the world’s leading automakers, suppliers and industry regulatory bodies, we provide unparalleled expertise in vehicle electrification.
Integrated EDU
Fully assembled and integrated bespoke electric drive unit (EDU) solutions for niche volume vehicle applications.
Integrated electronics
Turnkey solutions for power electronics supporting the next generation of decarbonised mobility.
Batteries
Our experts deliver innovative hybrid and electric battery pack solutions. We design, build, and integrate battery technology for our clients.
Immersion cooled batteries
Market-leading immersion cooling technology, licensable battery management system and turnkey solutions.
Battery management system
Our Connected BMS for OEMs and fleet operators optimises performance by managing battery health.
Electrification Resources
Electric Vehicle Transition - A Fleet Operator's Dilemma
Read RQElectrification challenges and opportunities that OEMs and Tier-1s need to be aware of
Read articleFree Ricardo webinar: selecting the best off-highway electrification solution
Read articleIs electrification a viable option for high performance vehicles?
Read articleMeet the experts
Cesare Giordano
Chief Prog Engineer and Product Strategy
Jay Al-Tayie
Global Technical Authority - Power Electronics, Machines and Drives