Turnkey vehicle development by FEV
Urban Mobility Concept: SVEN
Shared Vehicle Electric Native
The customer: share2drive was founded in 2013 as a spin-off of the FH Aachen, University of Applied Sciences Aachen, Germany). Since end of 2017, share2drive is part of the FEV Group and develops mobility solutions including dedicated vehicle concepts. Key element of the business model is SVEN – a vehicle tailored to the requirements of Car sharing.
A mobility concept for an increasing urbanization
With rising urbanization, cities are increasingly confronted with congestion, air pollution and a lack of parking space. As a result, cities are implementing driving restrictions and urban tolls. The costs of owning your own vehicle in the city will therefore rise continuously.
Mobility services as a growing market
Worldwide trends for shared mobility as an enabler for new business models.
Continuous urban sprawl
Sharp decrease in new car buyers between 18 and 29 years old
More than 90% of the day, private cars are not being used
Intermodal mobility
Demands for a new urban mobility concept...
18-40 year olds are in focus
Modern, not playful, conveyance of safety
75% "single travel", 95% rides with max. 3 people in the vehicle
86 % use the vehicle to transport purchases
minimal parking space requirements
Very easy to use
50% are "infrequent drivers" (5 times/month)
Creation of a quick feel-good-atmosphere
Intensive communication
...which have to be implemented in a dedicated car sharing vehicle.
✓Independent, clear design and friendly appearance
✓3-seater at 2.5 m in length
✓variable useable space, comfortable entrance/exit
✓Super simple to use, clean and maintain
✓High degree of personalization and integration into the cloud
✓Ergonomics for everyone, airy interior
The design of SVEN delivers the ideal car sharing vehicle
Rigorous application of five key and unique vehicle design principles:
From the first design to the interior – SVEN, a vehicle concept with 100% car sharing-DNA.
Vehicle architecture
Adapted to each kind of requirement

The better the plan, the smoother the implementation. To meet this responsibility, the conceptual design of individual components and assemblies, the interpretation of the concept variants and further development, and aspects all the way to delivery are implemented by FEV.
Our range of services, includes
Vehicle concepts for conventional as well as for electric and hybrid vehicles
Advanced light weight design
Multi material light weight technologies
Design and feasibility studies
Overall vehicle dimensions
Ergonomics
Powertrain integration
Mechanical integration of all sub-systems
Electric propulsion system and full chassis
From carsharing to
privatly-used-vehicles

Electric Propulsion System Services
Complete specification of the electric drive unit including electric motor, inverter, converter and charging unit
Tailored EDU to ensure best performances for urban shared mobility
Technical specification of the traction battery according to latest technologies
Full chassis services
Chassis development including system layout and specification for wheel suspension, steering and brake system
Detailed design supported by CAE
- Strength, fatigue
- Ride and handling
- Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)
Subsystem integration
System tuning, testing and validation
Body in white
Light weight and
cost efficient product properties

A future mobility concept needs optimized products properties, and the goal is to meet weight and cost efficiencies. Our challenge is to ensure that no conflict arises between these requirements and existing quality standards.
Our range of services, includes
Basic layout plans
BIW platform scaling
Detailed design
Weight calculation
Manufacturing feasibility Framed, unframed and sliding doors Hinges and seal profile Positioning of the electrical components Gas spring/spindle Stating of rotary axes Kinematics CAE: crash, stiffness, durability, NVH Tolerances
Exterior and interior
Modules and components optimized
in each single detail

From lids, doors, gate systems, and seats up to I-Panels, the challenge is to meet the technical, as well as the ergonomic and legal requirements of the module.
Our range of services, contains
Class-A surfacing / strak for exterior, lights and interior including parametrics
CAD design of modules, exterior body parts, interior trim, instrument-panel and seats Concept cuts and package investigations Integration of airbags and restraint systems CAE Technical documentation Serial development Supplier support and handling
Light and sight
Innovations for a unique
impression of your vehicle


The look of a car will be strongly influenced by the shape of the lights. It might look grand, refined or friendly. FEV is your innovative engineering partner for realization of light developments.
Our range of services, includes
Concept, styling and class-A surfacing / strak
Design, light simulation / CAE
Laser-light with phosphorus
OLED-light (separate controllable)
Functional animated orchestration MLA technology (Multi Lens Array) Very inclined projection angle possible Full image design with partial coverage Intelligent apron lighting Ambient lighting Welcome / shutdown scenario Illumination of bodywork parts, e. g. side panels
Vehicle performance
Your engineering partner
from design to SOP
Our range of services, includes
Aerodynamics and aeroacoustic, CFD, wind tunnel
Vehicle and powertrain NVH
Active sound design ICE and electric vehicles
Thermal management for powertrains
Climatisation strategy for electric vehicles
Passive safety strategy for battery systems
Durability simulation and validation for all loadcases
Full vehicle testing and validation, CAE, rig-, track- and road-testing
Vehicle energy management, simulation and testing
Vehicle dynamics simulation and testing, tuning of suspension,
steering, brakes and tyres
Virtual and real crash tests for global requirements

Autonomous driving and assistant systems
Vehicle concepts with integrated pilots

SVEN is designed and prepared for Level 4 (SAE) autonomous driving
SVEN is equipped with four cameras which offer a complete surround view
For the long distances, seven Lidar sensors and one mid-range radar are integrated
Intelligent recognition software
Connectivity Solutions
Ready for new business models

SVEN is a fully connected (V2X) digital device – ready for mobile applications
SVEN can be personalized before driving. Store and receive user profiles to / from the cloud, including music, seat positions, in-vehicle lighting, and more. These features are automatically applied when opening the car.
CarSharing business model can be achieved
SVEN is open for new digital business models, such as "In Vehicle Purchases" for new or more comfortable user functions
SVEN can be integrated into your own car sharing solution
SVEN is open for data driven business – it's always connected and allows users to log vehicle sensor data and use it for maintenance prediction or Battery State of Health (SOH)
SVEN's Specs
Power to surprise
Doors | 2 |
Seats | 3 |
Dimensions |
2.5 m x 1.75 m x 1.65 m (L x B x H, width without cameras) |
Loading capacity with folded bank |
210 l 580 l |
Vmax | 120 km/h |
Acceleration |
5 s (0 – 50 km/h) 15 s (0 – 100 km/h) |
Battery capacity | 20 kWh |
Reach | 140 km |
Turning circle | < 8 m |