Driveline and Transmission for EV
Synthetic ester base oils and co-base oils
Cargill's Priolube™ EF synthetic ester product brand offers high quality, low viscosity, low traction base oils that meet the performance requirements of next generation electric vehicles. Ideal for formulating next-generation transmission, e-axle and motor fluids.
We also offer Perfad™ shear stable, traction reducing thickeners for increasing fluid viscosity without impacting efficiency.
Our product range for electric vehicle lubricants
Priolube™ EF
Low viscosity, fully synthetic dielectric ester base oils, especially suitable for formulating low viscosity lubricants for EV transmissions and e-axles.
Benefits include:
- Outstanding low traction performance: Improving drivetrain efficiency
- Low viscosity: Reduce churning losses without increasing wear
- Superior loading capacity: Formulations pass load stage 8 in the FZG A10/16.6R/90 test
- Excellent material compatibility: Compatible with insulation materials, elastomers, copper and passes the ASTM D6082 foaming test
Perfad™
Unique co-base fluids which reduce traction and wear in a group III, IV or V-based formulations while thickening and increasing viscosity index. These fluids are suitable for replacing PAO 100 and standard high viscosity esters.
Benefits include:
- Traction reduction: Reduces traction coefficient by up to 32% vs a PAO 100 thickened formulation
- Thickening power: Offers an efficient thickening effect to maintain film
- Shear stable: Does not impact viscosity in the KRL shear loss test (20 hours, 40°C
Discover electric vehicle products
Priolube™ EF 3446
A low viscosity (6.1 cSt at 40°C), fully synthetic dielectric ester base oil, especially suitable for formulating low viscosity lubricants for EV transmissions and e-axles.
Priolube™ EF 3221
A low viscosity (7.7 cSt at 40°C), synthetic dielectric ester base oil suitable for immersion cooling and EV transmission fluids.
Priolube™ EF 7010
A low viscosity (9.6 cSt at 40°C), synthetic dielectric ester base oil, especially suitable for formulating low viscosity lubricants for EV transmissions and e-axles.
Perfad™ 3006
Perfad 3006 additive is an ashless bio-based friction modifier with outstanding friction reduction properties.
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We are actively researching these areas and have exciting products in development. Reach out to our team of R&D experts about an ester base fluid for your EV project.