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I hope you enjoy this well explained and easy to follow video as the soft spoken Paul explains the differences, strengths, and weaknesses between induction & permanent magnet motors.

[ points of interest direct links / table of contents coming ... eventually ]

LESSONS LEARNED [Spoiler Alert]

• You Need Both

Outline

Advantages & Disadvantages

Induction Motors (have no natural magnets, rely on electricity to create a temporary magnetic field)

Advantages	Disadvantages
Lower Cost	Lower Torque
Low Spin Loss	Lower Efficiency

Permanent Magnet Motors

Advantages	Disadvantages
Higher Torque	Higher Spin Loss
Higher Efficiency	"Can't Turn Off"

Performance Differences

Motor Types By Manufacturer

(I would really appreciate your help in building up this list)

EVs that use Induction Motors

• Early Tesla Model S

EVs that use Permanent Magnet Motors

• Nissan Leaf - EM61, EM57

• Later Tesla Model S

Gregski wrote: ↑Thu Mar 06, 2025 2:13 pm Motor Types By Manufacturer

(I would really appreciate your help in building up this list)

EVs that use Induction Motors

• Early Tesla Model S

EVs that use Permanent Magnet Motors

• Nissan Leaf - EM61, EM57

• Later Tesla Model S

Tesla model S/X only use ACIM motors front/back

Tesla Model 3/Y uses PMSM motor in the back and ACIM motor at the front. Its because of low spin loss ACIM is prefered as secondary motor...

Nissan Leaf uses PMSM IPM

BMW I3 uses PMSM IPM

Toyota Prius uses PMSM

Mitsubishi Outlander PMSM IPM