AVL SOFTWARE AND FUNCTIONS GMBH

Their core work

AVL Software and Functions is the software and electronics subsidiary of the AVL Group, one of the world's largest independent powertrain engineering companies. Based in Regensburg, Germany, they develop embedded software, control systems, and electronic architectures for electric and hybrid vehicle drivetrains. Their core work spans power electronics design (especially wide-band-gap semiconductors like SiC), functional safety for automated driving systems, and simulation/testing platforms for e-drive concepts. They operate at the intersection of automotive software engineering and power electronics hardware integration.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In the early H2020 period (2015–2018), AVL Software and Functions focused on electrified powertrain components — distributed drives, high-speed motors, SiC inverters, and mass manufacturing of e-drive systems (DRIVEMODE, 3Ccar, ECOCHAMPS). From 2019 onward, their work shifted toward wide-band-gap power semiconductors, in-wheel motor architectures, modular electric vehicle platforms, and shared/automated mobility (HiEFFICIENT, SYS2WHEEL, SHOW, REFLECTIVE). The trajectory shows a clear move up the system stack: from component-level work to full vehicle architectures and mobility services.

They are moving from powertrain component engineering toward full-system vehicle architectures and software-defined mobility, making them a strong partner for projects combining electrification with automation and connectivity.

How they like to work

AVL Software and Functions never coordinates — they join as a technical contributor in large, industry-driven consortia. With 419 unique partners across 30 countries and a mix of ECSEL, IA, and RIA projects, they operate as a deeply embedded specialist within Europe's automotive electronics ecosystem. Their five third-party participations suggest they are frequently pulled into consortia through their parent company AVL, reinforcing their role as a trusted technical resource rather than a project initiator.

Exceptionally broad network of 419 unique consortium partners spanning 30 countries, reflecting their integration into Europe's major automotive and semiconductor R&D initiatives. Their partnerships are concentrated in the ECSEL and transport sectors, connecting them to major OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and semiconductor manufacturers across the EU.

What sets them apart

AVL Software and Functions bridges the gap between automotive software engineering and power electronics hardware — a combination few organizations offer under one roof. As part of the AVL Group, they bring the credibility and testing infrastructure of a major powertrain company while maintaining the agility to work on advanced semiconductor and e-drive R&D. For consortium builders, they are the partner who can take a wide-band-gap semiconductor concept and integrate it into a working drivetrain control system with functional safety validation.

Highlights from their portfolio

• HiEFFICIENT
  Their largest single grant (EUR 969K) focused on modular, intelligent electric drivetrains with wide-band-gap technology — represents the peak of their technical trajectory.
• DRIVEMODE
  Their second-largest project (EUR 900K) on distributed drivetrain architecture with SiC inverters and high-speed motors — a foundational project for their e-drive expertise.
• SHOW
  Marks their expansion into shared and automated mobility services (MaaS, connected transport), signaling a strategic shift beyond pure powertrain engineering.