An electric vehicle platform that packages the battery cells, electric motors, and suspension components into a single, low-profile floor structure. Because this self-contained base does not rely on the upper body for structural integrity, automakers can easily mount different body styles, like a sedan, truck, or crossover, onto the exact same chassis.
The new crossover shares the same skateboard as their electric pickup, which cuts down manufacturing costs.
Related terms
EV
An electric vehicle uses one or more electric motors for propulsion instead of an internal combustion engine.
Platform
The shared underlying architecture and mechanical components used across multiple vehicle models.
Unibody
A unibody is a vehicle construction method where the floor pan and body shell are welded into a single load-bearing structure.