Motors

there are a large variety of electric motors, the two main types are:

AC motors

AC motors take some form of alternating current and convert it into torque.

there are a large variety of ac motors available, and all modern evs and hybrids use some type of a AC motor.

• induction

• synchronous
  • ipm
  • spm

3-phase AC motors require some form of inverter to drive and control them.

DC motors

DC motors are an old technology no longer used in ev's. they generally are not worth your time.

controlling them requires a very simple voltage regulator.

This page is intended as a listing page for available motors suitable for conversion projects. Each listing is planned to lead to a more detailed page regarding the motor.

OEM Motors

Taken from existing vehicles

Picture	Name/link	Manufacturer	Models Found On	Part No/s	FWD/RDW/AWD	Description
	Toyota/Lexus MGR Rear Transaxle Motor	Toyota/Lexus	Alphard/Vellfire ATH20 Alphard/Vellfire AYH30 Estima AHR20 Harrier MHU38 Harrier AVU65 Highlander MHU28 Highlander MHU48 Highlander GVU48 Highlander GVU58 Kluger MHU28 Lexus RX400h MHU38 Lexus RX450h GYL15 Lexus RX450h GYL25 Lexus NX300h AYZ15 RAV4 AVA44	Q211 (2FM - Motor code)	FWD AWD RWD	Found on numerous Toyota and Lexus models (see list to the left), the MGR (or Motor Generator Rear) is an electric rear differential meant to provide occasional 4WD/AWD to the company's larger 4WD models. For conversion/project purposes the MGR is suitable for lighter models given the torque available or could potentially be used front and/or rear, and/or with a secondary motor. As the motor was designed to be used occasionally as a rear motor, there is a need or potential need for cooling dependent on the application.
	Lexus GS450h	Toyota/Lexus	Lexus GS450h	L110	RWD	Popular conversion project motor, the GS450h has two motors as part of a gearbox mated to an ICE engine. MG1 and MG2, one of which is generally used to start the ICE, the second used to provide drive to the wheel in electric only mode. The input shaft from the ICE can be secured and both motors can then be used to drive the output shaft. The popularity and conversation around it comes from the fact it is likely to occupy the same space as a rear wheel drive gearbox leaving the majority of the engine bay free and obviously joining to the existing rear propshaft.
	Lexus LS600h	Toyota/Lexus	Lexus LS600h Toyota Century (2018+)	L110f	AWD	Functionally the same as the GS450h(?) but splits the output front and rear like a traditional 4WD gearbox.
	Lexus GS300h	Toyota/Lexus	Lexus GS300h	L210	RWD	Very similar to the GS450h setup.
	Prius Transaxle	Toyota/Lexus	Prius (1998-2003)	P111	FWD	Mated to a transversally mounted front wheel drive ICE, the Prius transaxle has two motors contained with it. MG1 and MG2. One of which is generally used to re/start the ICE motor and the second used to drive the car in electric only mode. The two motors can be combined for greater power output. The unit itself lends itself to replace the engine and gearbox from FWD front engined vehicles as it largely occupies a similar space as the existing gearbox and frees the space where the engine would sit.
	Prius Transaxle	Toyota/Lexus	Prius (2004-2009)	P112	FWD
	Highlander Transaxle	Toyota/Lexus	Highlander (2006-2010) RX 400h (? - ?)	P310	FWD	Used in AWD applications in conjunction with Q211.
	RX 450h Transaxle	Toyota/Lexus	RX 450h (? - ?)	P313	FWD
	NX 300h Transaxle	Toyota/Lexus	NX 300h (2014 - ?)	P314	FWD
	Prius Transaxle	Toyota/Lexus	Prius (2010-2015) CT 200h (2011-?) Auris (2010-2018)	P410	FWD
	Prius Transaxle	Toyota/Lexus	Prius C (2012-2017)	P510	FWD
	Prius Transaxle	Toyota/Lexus	Prius Prime (2016- )	P610	FWD
em57	Nissan LEAF Transaxle	Nissan	LEAF (2013-present)	EM57	FWD
	Nissan LEAF Transaxle	Nissan	LEAF (2011-2012)	EM61	FWD
	Tesla Small Drive Unit	Tesla	Model S/X		FWD AWD RWD
	Tesla Large Drive Unit	Tesla	Model S/X		FWD AWD RWD
	Mitsubishi Outlander Rear Drive Unit	Mitsubishi	Outlander PHEV	Y61	RWD	This motor is found on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. It is the motor which drives the rear differential unit. There may be 3 different versions of this motor - 50kW, 60kW and 70kW (from PHEV 2018 on). The same motor may also be used in the i-MiEV. The Openinverter Forum has a dedicated board here: https://openinverter.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=19
	Mitsubishi Outlander Front Transaxle	Mitsubish	Outlander PHEV			The front transaxle from the Outlander PHEV has a motor and generator.

Generic Motors

Multiple applications but designed to fit EV use, or fall within power/torque range for use

Picture	Name/link	Manufacturer	Part No/s	Description
	Hyundai/Kia HSG	Hyundai/Kia		Designed as a belt driven starter/generator for Kia/Hyundai's hybrid vehicles. Rated ~8kW, but capable of more. Water cooled, with 3 phase input and resolver and temp outputs.
	Alternators	Various		Certainly low power, questionable efficiency, the main attraction with these is their robustness and low cost. The ability to drive the field coil directly opens interesting characteristics...