AVID about
AVID is a leader in the design and manufacture of electrified powertrain components and systems for heavy-duty and high-performance electric (EV) and hybrid vehicles (HEV). Our core competencies are the design, validation, and manufacture of high-performance electric motors, power electronics, and thermofluids integration.
AVID manufactures a range of electrified powertrain components including electric pumps and fans, battery systems, traction motors and power electronics used in electric and hybrid vehicles and actuation and propulsion systems for robotics.
We also have full systems integration and control expertise allowing AVID to rapidly develop complete EV, PHEV, and MHEV powertrain solutions.
The core pillars of the AVID business are Innovation, Agility, Quality and our great team.
Saving the planet
It is a fact that climate change, urban air quality and the rising cost of energy are major issues of our time. The energy consumption and exhaust emissions from vehicles are major contributors to these issues. AVID’s vision is a future where the air is safe to breathe and transport is more sustainable.
Our mission is to help deliver this vision of a cleaner, greener future by enabling smart powertrain electrification with our high-efficiency electric motor and power electronics technology and delivering class-leading electrified powertrain and propulsion systems.
Our customers include most of the prominent global vehicle manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers.
Featured Products
eFan FiX-11 Electric Cooling Fan
AVID Technology’s 11″ eFan is one of the most powerful, durable and efficient electric fan units available in the market.
Developed specifically for demanding heavy duty vehicle applications. The FiX-11 fan uses a highly efficient brushless DC motor and AVID’s proprietary control electronics to ensure performance and reliability.
Custom Power Electronics
AVID has a full power electronics design, validation and manufacturing capability enabling us to deliver agile and cost effective solutions to our blue chip customers.
Our fully equipped surface mount electronics manufacturing facility designed to meet the rigorous quality demands of our customers, located in a clean room inside with full ESD protection. The high-speed component pick and place machines deliver accurate and repeatable assembly a wide range of electronics devices. In addition to the surface mount electronics capability we also have a wave soldering line that allows AVID to achieve high integrity soldering of through hole components and header connectors.
WP29 – Electric Water Pump
The WP29 ePump is a high performance electric water pump, with an intelligent CAN enabled controller. The controller allows the pumps speed to be controlled via CANbus and also allows the pump to give full diagnostic information back to the vehicle.
ePump OP40 – Oil Pump
The OP40 is a high performance oil pump specifically designed for demanding gearbox lubrication in high performance electric and hybrid vehicles. The pump uses the same high performance proven 0.75kW brushless DC motor and control electronics as the FiL-11 fan. This enables full speed control of the pump via PWM or CAN.
Battery Systems Design
AVID design, integrate and manufacture electric and hybrid vehicle battery systems for a range of applications.
Battery Management Systems
Battery Management Systems for a wide range of battery storage applications from electric and hybrid vehicles to industrial robotics and aerospace.
eFan FiX-15 Electric Cooling Fan
AVID Technology’s 15″ eFan is one of the most powerful, durable and efficient electric fan units available in the market.
Developed specifically for demanding heavy duty vehicle applications. The FiX-15 fan uses a highly efficient brushless DC motor and AVID’s proprietary control electronics to ensure performance and reliability.
eCP80 – Sealless Electric Water Pump
The sealless eCP80 ePump is a high-performance electric water pump, with an intelligent CAN enabled controller. The controller allows the pumps speed to be controlled via CANbus and also allows the pump to give full diagnostic information back to the vehicle.
Onboard Battery Charger
22kW SAE J1772 On Board Charger solution for electric and hybrid vehicles, available with output voltage up to 750V
DCDC Power Converter
Fully isolated DCDC converter technology for BEV and HEV applications. High power density with liquid cooling.
48V Mild Hybrid Systems
AVID’s 48V Mild Hybrid System has been developed as a cost effective solution to deliver improved fuel consumption and a reduction in CO2 and harmful exhaust emissions in heavy duty vehicles such as trucks, buses and off-highway machinery
EVO Axial Flux Electric Motors
EVO axial flux electric motors have one of the highest usable power and torque densities of any electric vehicle drive motor available on the market today. Because of this they are suitable for a range of high performance drivetrain applications. The EVO permanent magnet axial flux motors are based on proprietary and patented technology that can be used in conjunction with custom built or standard inverters. AVID can also deliver bespoke and integrated solutions for OEM applications can be developed on demand for traction, generator and accessory drive.
Latest White Papers
Why Are Some Electric Vehicles More Efficient Than Others?
One of the key performance indicators for an electric vehicle is the achievable range on a given amount of battery capacity. The battery is the single most expensive component in the electric... Read More
Battery Degradation in Electric Vehicles Explained
Recently on our AVID Learning podcast, we covered the topic of battery degradation and how the state of health of a battery vehicle is determined. Our listeners specifically wanted to know if... Read More
Latest Blog Posts
Employee Spotlight: Dainius (Embedded Software Engineer)
What is your favourite part of working at AVID? “We’re small, we’re agile, the company itself is older than most EV tech companies, but in our mentality, we kind of have that... Read More
Employee Spotlight: Vikki (HR Manager)
What is your favourite part about working at AVID? “No two days are the same, every day has a new challenge, and the fact that I have been allowed to progress so... Read More
Latest Podcasts
Episode 29 – Interview with Ian Goodman, EV Entrepreneur & Principal Fellow at WMG, University of Warwick
In this episode, we bring you a fascinating interview with Ian Goodman, an engineer and entrepreneur with over 30 years’ experience in vehicle electrification! Ian is currently the Principal Fellow of Advanced... Read More
Episode 28 – Toyota: The Self-Charging Car Controversy
Today we take a look at the recent controversy brought about by Toyota’s high profile advertisement campaign where they boldly claim that their car is ‘self-charging’. Listen as we take a look... Read More