Abstract: Disclosed are a piezoelectric drive unit (10) and a method for operating such a drive unit in order to adjust movable parts (11), especially in a motor vehicle. Said piezoelectric drive unit (10) comprises at least one piezo motor (12) that is fitted with at least one piezo actuator (18). At least one frictional element (30) of the piezo motor (12) makes it possible to generate a relative movement in relation to a frictional surface (14) located across from the frictional element (30). Said at least one frictional element (30) is disposed on a bridging web (28) of the motor (12). The bridging web (28) places the frictional element (30) at a distance (2) from the central axis (89) of the at least one piezo actuator (18), said central axis (89) extending in a longitudinal direction (19).