Motors
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 |
|
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 | L110F | 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 RS600h | Toyota/Lexus | Lexus RS600h | AWD | Functionally the same as the GS450h(?) but splits the output front and rear like a traditional 4WD gearbox. | ||
| Prius Transaxle | Toyota/Lexus | Prius | 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. | ||
| Nissan Leaf | Nissan | Leaf | FWD | |||
| Tesla Small Drive Unit | Tesla | Model S/X | FWD
AWD RWD |
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| Tesla Large Drive Unit | Tesla | Model S/X | FWD
AWD RWD |
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 |
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