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.
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
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 850V
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.
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.
Latest White Papers
Tesla Model S vs Porsche Taycan vs Audi e-tron: Range Efficiency
Tesla Model S vs Porsche Taycan vs Audi e-tron: Range Efficiency Much has been said about the new Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron. Much of this has been concerning the cars’ relative efficiencies, compared to... Read More
What is a supercapacitor, and where are they used in electric vehicles?
What is a supercapacitor, and where are they used in electric vehicles? Earlier this year, Tesla announced that it was to acquire supercapacitor company, Maxwell, in a deal valued at around $235m. At over 50... Read More
Latest Blog Posts
Employee Spotlight: Ayrton (Quality Technician)
If you could show off any AVID product to someone who has never heard of the company, what would it be and why? I’d definitely show off the EVO motors, mainly because I love the... Read More
Employee Spotlight: Matt (Test Engineer)
What do you enjoy most about working at AVID? I’m an engineering, renewable energy buff, I absolutely love it, and I really enjoy my job. There are lots of other places I could go or... Read More
Latest Podcasts
Episode 42 – Interview with Steve Dodds, Technology Manager at TWI Ltd
In our first episode of 2020, we bring you an interview with Steve Dodds, head of Friction & Forge Processes at TWI based in Cambridge, U.K. Steve educated us on ‘friction stir welding’ which is... Read More
Episode 41 – Electric Fan Design with AVID Lead Engineer Dr. Thanos Alexakis
Recently Ryan Maughan sat down with the Lead Engineer of AVID Technology’s Thermofluids and eMachines Engineering Team Dr Thanos Alexakis to discuss electric fan design for automotive applications. Thanos tells us about the process of... Read More