CHASSIS ASSEMBLIES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

A chassis assembly for an electric vehicle that can include a plurality of cross members having closed section cross sectional configurations that can be generally uniform between opposing flanges that secure the cross members to opposing side rails of a chassis. Such flanges can include asymmetrically arranged orifices that receive fasteners used to secure the cross members to the adjacent side rail. A first battery mounting assembly can extend above a space between the side rails and secure a plurality of batteries in a vertical arrangement. The first battery mounting assembly can accommodate a degree of float between the first and second side rails in a manner that can protect the integrity of the batteries. A second battery mounting assembly can be utilized for mounting other batteries in a manner that can enhance the ease with which those batteries can be removed from at least the chassis assembly.