In this episode of Everything Electric TECH, we go inside @YasaLimited ‘s Oxfordshire “Super Factory” to explore a breakthrough that’s redefining EV performance: axial flux motors.
Unlike traditional electric motors, YASA’s ultra-thin “pancake” design delivers extraordinary power in a fraction of the size and weight. We’re talking up to 1,000bhp from just 12.7kg, and a potential 200kg weight saving across an entire vehicle thanks to smaller wiring, brakes, and cooling requirements.
But how does it actually work? Join Robert and Imogen as they get behind the scenes of one of the UK’s most exciting engineering success stories and see how this cutting-edge technology is already powering some of the world’s most advanced performance cars (read: Lamborghini, Ferrari, Mercedes AMG!)
In this episode:
- Axial vs radial motors – what’s the difference?
- The “yokeless” design that removes up to 80% of iron mass
- How a 12.7 kg motor can produce 1,000bhp
- Why Ferrari and Lamborghini are using this tech
- Inside YASA’s high-tech automated production line
- The future: in-wheel motors and lighter, more efficient EVs
Timestamps
0:00 The EV weight problem0:51 Ad Break
1:13 Axial vs Radial Flux Motors
3:31 Just how good is YASA?!
5:06 Why has this taken 200 years?!
6:20 Stats 07:01 Mercedes AMG
7:43 Oxford Super Factory Tour
9:12 Machines to make machines
13:55 Taking out 200kg from an electric vehicle
14:53 In wheel motors?!
17:37 A success story
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