Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dual battery system for in a dual manner powering propulsion of an electric vehicle including a first electric motor coupled in driving relationship to one or more rear wheels and a second electric motor coupled in driving relationship to one or more front wheels. The dual battery system includes a first battery and a second battery. The first battery is configured to provide electric power for driving the first electric motor and the second battery is configured to provide electric power for driving the second electric motor. The present disclosure also relates to an electric vehicle including such a dual battery system.

Abstract: A method performed by a vehicle of enabling access to the vehicle using a wireless communication device as a key includes advertising a random number required to access the vehicle, and receiving, from the wireless communication device approaching the vehicle, a request to access the vehicle, the request including authentication data, a signature of the wireless communication device, and booking data required to access the vehicle. The method also includes determining that the received authentication data matches the advertised random number, and verifying correctness of the signature of the wireless communication device in response to determining that the received authentication data matches the advertised random number. The method also includes determining that the booking data is valid in response to verifying correctness of the signature of the wireless communication device, and allowing access to the vehicle in response to determining that the booking data is valid.