A comprehensive range of pre-validated reference designs addresses the key challenges in developing electric scooters and e-bikes, including energy efficiency, system integration, safety, and time to market. Microchip's scalable solutions for the automotive industry enable manufacturers to accelerate development and build reliable, high-performance electric two-wheelers.
Microchip's modular reference components and designs provide a flexible and scalable platform that adapts to various power and performance levels. Developers are supported by numerous design files, schematics, bills of materials, and global technical support to quickly bring to market the next generation of electric scooters and e-bikes with optimized energy consumption, safety, and intelligence.
“Manufacturers often struggle to optimize power consumption while ensuring full system integration and compliance with evolving safety standards,” said Joe Thomsen, corporate vice president of Microchip’s dsPIC business unit. “Microchip’s ecosystem for electric two-wheelers directly addresses these design challenges with pre-validated, high-performance solutions that help accelerate product development and improve vehicle reliability.”.
Key solutions in Microchip's E2W ecosystem
Battery Consumption and Efficiency Optimization
• Advanced Battery Management System (BMS) with intelligent power conversion and sensing maximizes energy use to extend battery and vehicle range, while also enhancing safety.
• Reference-grade 48V to 12V conversion design ensures highly efficient distributed power delivery and improves overall system reliability.
Fast and flexible charging solutions
• Reference design for a 7.4 kW single-phase AC electric vehicle charger that offers reliable home charging with built-in protection features.
• The dual USB-PD charging port is designed to provide fast and reliable charging for mobile devices, thus increasing user convenience.
High-performance traction motor control
• Reference designs for traction motor control from 350W to 10kW provide smooth acceleration, improve energy efficiency, and offer precise control.
• Pre-installed firmware and a modular design simplify system development and shorten time to market.
Full system integration and intelligent vehicle control
• The vehicle control unit (VCU), remote keyless entry (RKE), hand detection, and audible vehicle alert system (AVAS) work together to enhance the safety and security of the electric two-wheeler.
• Integrated telematics and asset tracking provide real-time monitoring, theft prevention, and fleet management capabilities.
Smart Touchscreen and Connected User Experience
• 720x720 round LCD instrument panel based on the Microchip SAM9X75 microprocessor with MIPI® DSI, dual GbE, and NAND Flash, offering real-time data visualization and smart connectivity.
• maXTouch® touchscreen controllers ATMXT640UD and ATMXT641TD provide precise touch response even in extreme weather conditions and rain through thick gloves.
• Cloud-based remote diagnostics and performance monitoring enhance the driver experience and optimize fleet operations.
Microchip's E2W ecosystem provides pre-validated, high-performance solutions that help manufacturers reduce development time, optimize power consumption, and improve the safety of electric scooters and e-bikes. For more information, visit Microchip's website for electric two-wheelers.
