ELECTRIC VEHICLE STRUCTURE

A vehicle includes a first inner frame member, a second inner frame member spaced apart from the first inner frame member and a lower battery plate coupled between the first inner frame member and the second inner frame member. A plurality of top chassis cross members is supported by the first inner frame member and the second inner frame member. A battery disposed between the first inner frame member, the second inner frame member, the lower battery plate and the plurality of top chassis cross members. A first outer rocker member is adjacent to and outboard of the first inner frame member. A second outer rocker member is adjacent to and outboard of the second inner frame member. A floor deck plate is supported by the top chassis cross member.