Protean Electric’s Pd18 Gen5 Sets New Industry Benchmark After Testing and Validation

Gen 5 ProteanDrive IWM (Pd18 Gen5) has completed its extensive integrated validation programme covering all applicable legislation, regulation, and OEM standards applicable to the IWM. In this process, Protean tested over 80 IWMs, running through 64 test programmes. In turn, Protean can also announce that its Pd18 Gen5 now delivers 1500 Nm peak torque, which sets a new industry standard for the performance of an IWM, fitting in an 18-inch wheel with an integrated inverter.

Pd18 Gen5 is developed and validated for mainstream automotive applications, meeting 15 years and 300,000 km durability requirements. In doing so Protean has validated all environment durability requirements put upon IWMs, such as wading, pothole impact and other harsh conditions seen in the wheel. Pd18 Gen5 is designed and validated to ISO26262 as a Safety Element Out of Context, including mitigating ASIL-D hazards – an impressive first for IWMs.

Produced from Protean’s manufacturing facility in Tianjin, China, with IATF 16949 certification. Currently Protean works with a range of OEMs and aftermarket applications, with the ability to scale growth as the application grows in popularity and versatility.

Recognising the depth and adaptability of Protean’s Gen 5 Pd18, the team has designed the IWM in a modular configuration, which leads to faster development of new product variations at lower risk. This includes offering integrated and detached inverters, with 400Vdc lead products available now, with 800Vdc products by the end of 2024.