Best-in-class in efficiency.
The future of mobility is electric – and Driventic is leading by example and actively helping to shape it. With our electric drive system (VEDS) we are offering tailor-made, highly efficient drive solutions for commerical vehicles like buses and trucks, designed to reduce CO2 emissions and protect the environment. As your partner for integrated electric mobility solutions, we support the transition to more climate-friendly mobility – reliably, innovatively, and sustainably. Together we are driving the future. And the future is electric.
Your benefits at a glance
Best-in-class in efficiency means we are offering you the most efficient drivetrain on the market. Because in practical use, the energy consumption of our VEDS is much more efficient than most competing products. This has already been officially confirmed multiple times in independent tests. As a result, we are enabling you to efficiently increase the range of your vehicles.
Another advantage is that our modular system is suitable for all kinds of drives – whether battery-electric or fuel-cell powered. So what are you waiting for? Ensure your individual competitive edge now with Driventic.
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Two motor variants possible: E-motor HD or MD
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Modular approach with different power levels and high flexibility at the interfaces within VEDS
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Suitable for fuel-cell applications with DC/DC converter
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First e‑drive system compliant with functional safety (ISO 26262, ASIL C) and protection class IP6K9K
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Best‑in‑class efficiency, officially confirmed by an independent UK authority
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Customer support throughout the entire product lifetime
Switching made systematic
Maximum safety with a turnkey solution from a single source
The VEDS is an electric direct‑drive system for OEM‑independent city buses (solo, double‑decker, school and articulated buses) and coaches that use batteries or hydrogen fuel cells as power sources. The VEDS combines a water‑cooled permanent‑magnet motor with an inverter and control software. Additional auxiliary units are optionally available. Thanks to the holistic system approach, all system components in VEDS are perfectly matched from the outset – from hardware components such as the electric motor, traction inverter and high‑voltage distribution systems to software components such as drive control and energy management.
With its compact design, the drive system is particularly light, reducing energy consumption in operation and increasing range. Performance is also impressive. With torque of 3,100 Nm and power of 320 kW (30‑minute continuous power), the Heavy‑Duty (HD) e‑motor is suitable for solo buses, heavy articulated buses and double‑deckers. The Medium‑Duty (MD) e‑motor delivers 2,850 Nm of torque with 240 kW (continuous power) and is designed for medium‑duty buses.
VEDS 1.5 with groundbreaking advancements
Since mid‑2025, VEDS 1.5 has impressed with numerous enhancements. The focus is on the new DIS inverter system with integrated DMU, an automotive‑compliant connector system for fast installation as well as a more compact, lighter design – with the same high efficiency and up to 390 kW peak power. Based on ISO 21434, all common automotive cyber‑security standards are met.
The biggest advantage for our customers is that we offer them the most efficient driveline on the market. The energy consumption of the VEDS is up to 20% lower than that of our competitors. We thereby enable our customers to increase the range of their vehicles. Another advantage is that our system is suitable for all types of commercial vehicles, such as trucks or off-highway vehicles. Furthermore, it has been developed for battery electric, but also for fuel cell powered vehicles.
Manuel Calero, SVP E-Mobility
Quiet, reliable and powerful – the innovative drive system as the driving force
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Small scope
VEDS small scope provides the basis components of an e-drive system for different bus applications. It consists of an electric motor, a traction inverter, and corresponding drive management unit. Driventic supplies different electric motors and inverters depending on the customer’s bus application. The customer can choose between the medium duty and heavy duty motor variant.
Extended scope
Besides the small scope of the electric drivetrain (electric motor, inverter, and drive management unit), Driventic supplies further auxiliary components. The VEDS extended scope includes auxiliary components such as auxiliary inverters, cables, power distribution box, charging control unit.
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Four bus models, one result:
Best-in-class efficiency
The performance of our innovative VEDS is proven with the result of best-in-class efficiency in the field. In 2023 as well as in 2024. Certified by the non-profit organization Zemo Partnership for four bus models driven by our VEDS, confirmed by our two strong partners Wrightbus and Alexander Dennis.
2023
VEDS @ Wrightbus
In 2023, the VEDS-driven GB Kite Electroliner was named the most efficient single-deck battery-electric bus in the UK. And the StreetDeck Electroliner has even set a world record for being the world’s most efficient electric double-deck bus.
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StreetDeck Electroliner – 340 kWh
kWh/km
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GB Kite Electroliner – 340 kWh
kWh/km
2024
VEDS @ Alexander Dennis
The battery‑electric double‑decker Enviro400EV from Alexander Dennis set a new benchmark in 2024 thanks to our VEDS heavy-duty version. The performance of the compact Enviro100EV single‑deck bus is also remarkable – unmatched worldwide.
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Enviro400EV – 472 kWh
kWh/km
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Enviro100EV – 354 kWh
kWh/km
Congratulations to our strong partners Wrightbus and Alexander Dennis: With their battery-electric bus models that are driven by our VEDS, they are delivering an officially proven efficiency advantage over competitors' vehicles with comparable battery size.
Florian Rehm, Global Key Account Manager
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A groundbreaking solution for public transportation vehicles - in use worldwide
VEDS in operation
Australia, China, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy (Sardinia), Lithuania, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States
OEM
Australia, China, Egypt, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Scotland, Slovenia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates
About five years ago, Voith unveiled the VEDS, a groundbreaking solution for public transportation vehicles. Since then, numerous manufacturers have already equipped their new electric vehicles with this system. Since November 2025, Driventic – a spin‑off from Voith – has been continuing the development of VEDS and accelerating it further. Thanks to its compact design and high flexibility, VEDS can be easily integrated into electric vehicles or used to retrofit conventional and hybrid commercial vehicles, buses and trucks.
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Our Service Portfolio
Service for Commercial Vehicles:
Worldwide, Right on Site
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Whether maintenance, repair, system updates, or spare parts supply – Driventic offers tailor-made service concepts for commercial vehicles. By using tested original parts, you benefit from maximum safety, longer service life, and greater value retention. Our digitalization solutions make operating commercial vehicles even more efficient and sustainable. How does it work? You can learn all about it from our globally active experts – gladly in person, directly in your workshops.
Products for buses
Additional products for the mobility of the future
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VEDS
The future of mobility is electric — and Driventic is actively shaping it. With the VEDS, we offer customized, highly efficient drive solutions for trucks and buses that reduce CO₂ emissions and protect the environment.
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DIWA NXT Automatic Transmission
The outstanding feature of DIWA NXT is its optimized efficiency: it has a second overdrive, a separate retarder, and optionally a central recuperation unit (CRU). Using 48V technology, it keeps your fuel consumption as low as possible.
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DIWA Automatic Transmission
Starting, shifting, braking, shifting again — bus transmissions face special demands in regular service operations. As a bus manufacturer or fleet operator, you can rely on Driventic’s globally successful DIWA automatic transmissions.
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Air Compressors
Driventic’s air compressors feature two-stage compression with intercooling. Compared to single-stage compressors, this design enables significantly higher performance during delivery operation while substantially reducing energy consumption.
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Hydrodamp vibration damper
Whether tractors, construction machines, buses, or trucks — the Hydrodamp vibration damper series efficiently protects the drivetrain from overloads and sustainably extends the service life of individual components by reducing vibrations.