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In this paper, the load-bearing frame of pure electric SUVs is taken as the research object. The finite element analysis method is used to analyze the strength, stiffness and modal performance of the load-bearing frame, and the material selection of the frame is optimized according to the analysis results to achieve a lightweight design. First, a three-dimensional model of the pure electric SUV frame is established using SolidWorks software 2019 and then imported into ANSYS 2024 R1 Workbench for meshing and material property definition. Then, through finite element static analysis, the various force conditions of the frame under three typical working conditions of full-load bending, full-load braking and full-load turning are simulated; the stress distribution and deformation of the frame under different working conditions are confirmed; and the strength and stiffness performance of the frame are evaluated. After the above analysis, a modal analysis of the frame is carried out, and the natural frequency and vibration mode of the frame are finally obtained. According to the analysis results, the material replacement method is selected to optimize the lightweight design of the frame. The results show that the weight of the frame is significantly reduced after material optimization, while still meeting the strength, stiffness and modal performance requirements. 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