In-wheel motors are a game changer. They offer the ultimate freedom of design and vehicle control, giving vehicle manufacturers the opportunity to build better and smarter cars.
By packing everything into the wheels, there’s no need for other components like a gearbox or a drive shaft which usually transfers power from the onboard motor to the wheels.
This makes the car lighter and saves energy by reducing the distance the power travels. It also frees up space in the vehicle and allows the manufacturer to make the car more aerodynamic.
A more aerodynamic vehicle in turn needs less power, which can mean smaller batteries and lighter and cheaper vehicles.
- In-wheel direct drive EV architecture controls each wheel with 15x faster wheel response compared to any other powertrain architecture. This allows such cars to do things other vehicles cannot.
- In-wheel motors increase chassis space for at least 300 litres and help increase range by up to 36% on the highway.
- In-wheel motors decrease the overall cost of the vehicle by thousands of Euros for the same range and more capabilities.
Learn more about the revolutionary advancements of in-wheel technology at the European High-Tech Pavilion of IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany, Sept 5th – 10th, 2023.
