Apple patent hints at Apple Four-Wheeler, Apple AWD vehicle

Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. And let’s add speculation about an Apple Four-Wheeler and Apple AWD vehicle.

Apple has filed for a patent (number US 20230286386 A1) for a “Propulsion System” for a four-wheel drive vehicle. In one implementation, the propulsion system is an all-wheel-drive (AWD) or four-wheel-drive propulsion system that includes a battery, or one or more batteries that output direct current electrical power to either or both of a first drivetrain or a second drivetrain. In one example the first drivetrain is a front drivetrain of a vehicle and the second drivetrain is a rear drivetrain of the vehicle. 

Of course, we’ve yet to see an Apple Car, much less an Apple AWD. When might we see an Apple Car? On. Nov. 18, 2021, Bloomberg reported that Apple is accelerating development on its “Apple Car.” The article says the electric vehicle will be self-driving and could roll out in 2025. 

What’s more, in a note to clients — as noted by AppleInsider — investment bank Wedbush says Apple is likely to announce a strategic electric vehicle partnership in 2022 to lay the groundwork for an “Apple Car” release in 2025.