Comparative Analysis of Traction Motors for Electric Vehicle Application

With the rapid demand for civil and commercial road transport and ever-depleting fossil fuel, electric vehicles (EVs), and electric motor technologies have also evolved rapidly. This article outlines various traction motor designs used in electric vehicle traction applications. The various traction motors have been reviewed based on operating principles and input power. In the article, a systemic review is presented for effective mechanisms based on rating, efficiency, and cost for the selection of traction motors for different operational purposes.