This is the engine that will revolutionize electric cars, faster, lighter and cheaper?
It was presented at the Munich Motor Show. The British company Protean Electric has unveiled a very interesting new electric motor, as it is one of the smallest in the world, yet highly powerful. And this is not just a statement of intent that will remain in the drawer of memories...
Technologies for electric cars are succeeding one another. Batteries are not the only area in which industry suppliers are immersed, but they are also working in other areas marked by efficiency. Because the propulsion of zero-emission models includes three possible solutions: simple electric motors installed on the axles, electrified axles, and hub motors.
Options that each manufacturer uses according to their principles, taking into account mainly weight and performance. But also the price, with electrified axles being more expensive, which are being imposed in all new electric cars from Mercedes. Audi has opted for the simplest solution, while BMW has chosen the third of the solutions, one of the most advanced.
Almost 300 HP inside a wheel, this is how this hub motor works
The British company Protean Electric has presented its own hub electric motor at the technology showcase of the Munich Motor Show. An interesting solution for a new era of electric cars, like the one BMW is preparing with the future M3. Because installing one of these motors inside each wheel not only offers more efficiency and less weight, but also can control the transmission of torque independently to each wheel.
Protean's is one of those that can be classified as an engineering marvel, as the supplier claims it is the first integrated wheel motor that replaces the dual electric axle configuration, thanks to its lower cost and better functionality.
Protean Electric paves the way for future electric cars
The modern electric motor, whose weight is unknown, offers a maximum power of 220 kW, no less than 295 HP, also developing a high torque of more than 2,500 Nm. A performance that, it must be said, is per wheel, so you can already get an idea of the performance an electric car can offer.
The company has confirmed that this new electric motor has been designed for passenger cars and that everything is ready for mass production in 2026, which means they must already have a manufacturer interested in this hub electric motor, but nothing is known about it. With an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in almost 3 seconds, it is clear that agility will be one of the keys to any electric car, thanks to the lower weight by eliminating traditional propulsion components, such as transmissions and drive shafts.
