Electric vehicle developer REE Automotive has released details of three prototype next-generation EV platforms which it says have the potential to reshape the future of e-Mobility. Each fully operational vehicle base features REE's modular and flexible platform architecture, allowing the creation of new vehicle types.

REE's EV platform consists of the REEcorner which powers full X-by-Wire technology for steering, braking and drive, and integrates all drivetrain, powertrain, suspension and steering components into the arch of the wheel. In addition, the breakthrough REEboard, enables the EV platform to be completely flat, offering customers the freedom to place any shape or size of body design on top.

Daniel Barel, REE Co-Founder and CEO said, "EVs, particularly e-delivery vehicles, are in huge demand, with growth drivers including global carbon-emission regulatory policies coupled with a boom e-commerce. There is also a rapid rise in 'mobility as a service' (MaaS). Our modular platform is set to revolutionize electric mobility by providing the perfect blank canvas for our customers on which to build EVs tailored to their needs, whether it's a fully autonomous last-mile delivery vehicle, a spacious yet compact urban shuttle or a flexible delivery truck with higher load capability on a smaller footprint."

The P1 platform of up to 1.3-ton GVW is geared for LSV last-mile inner-city delivery applications. The P2 platform scales up to 2.5-tons GVW and is designed to transport passengers and cargo. TheP4 platform offers up to 4.5-tons GVW and is targeted at the North American market delivery segment.

In August 2020, REE signed a memorandum of understanding with global OEM Mahindra to establish a strategic collaboration for the development and production of an initial capacity of up to 250,000 electric vehicles aimed at the commercial market. This follows on from partnerships REE had already successfully established with other multinationals  such as AAM, KYB, Musashi, NSK and Mitsubishi Corporation.