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Here is a list of Common DC Motors for use in EV conversions ranked by their continuous power.

Notes for Adding Motors:
If you are not comfortable in editing this wiki then post the information in the forums so they can be transferred to here.
These motors are ranked according to their power at their maximum voltage, statistics would vary using smaller voltages.

Series wound

Motor	Continuous Power (hp /kW)	Peak Power (hp / kW)	Continuous Torque (lbft / Nm)	Safe continuous RPM Limit	Weight (lbs / kg)	Diameter (in / cm)	Length (in / cm)	Voltage Range	Peak Eff. (%)	Link to Manufacturer	Possible Price Range (new)
ADC FB1-4001	28.5 / 21.5@144V	100 / 75@144V			143 / 65	9.1 / 23	15.6 / 39.7	72-144V		www.adcmotors.com	1595-1695 US$
ADC 203-06-4001	21.8 / 16.3@120V	83.1 / 62@120V			106.7 / 48.5	8 / 20	14.07.37	72-144V		www.adcmotors.com	1395-1495 US$
D&D ES-31	18 / 13.4@?V	49 / 36.5@?V			83 / 37.7	6.7 / 17	15.1 / 38.4	72-144V		www.ddmotorsystems.com	1149 US$
ADC L91-4003	16.1 / 12@120V	72.4 / 54@120V			81.4 / 37	6.7 / 17	15.3 / 39	72-120V		www.adcmotors.com	1079 US$
Netgain WarP 9	27.1kW @ 144V+225A+6100rpm		31.7/43.0	3500	165 / 75	9.25 / 23.5	15.9 / 40.4	72-170V	87	www.go-ev.com, www.grassrootsev.com	1700- 1800 US$
Netgain ImPulse 9				3500	129 / 58.5	9.25 / 23.5	13.7 / 34.8		86	www.go-ev.com	1595-1695 US$
Netgain WarP 11	28.0kW @ 144V+225A+4000rpm		49.4 / 67.2	3500	229 / 104	11.45 / 29.1	17 / 43.2	72-170V	86	www.go-ev.com	2999 US$
Netgain WarP 13						13.25					5350 US$
Kostov 9" 144V						9				rebirthauto.com/kostov9144vserieswounddcmotor.aspx	1300 US$
Kostov 11" 192V	30kW @ 144V+250A+4000rpm		53.8 / 73.0	6000	178.5 / 81	11.45 / 29.1	17.30 / 43.9	144-192V	88	www.kostov-motors.com	2200 US$

Brushed PM

Motor	Continuous Power (hp / kW)	Peak Power (hp / kW)	Torque (lbft / Nm)	Safe RPM Limit	Weight (lbs / kg)	Diameter (in / cm)	Length (in / cm)	Voltage Range	Peak Eff. (%)	Link to Manufacturer	Possible Price Range (new)
Agni 95 reinforced	20 / 15@72V	35 / 26@72V	38.4 / 52	6000	24,3 / 11	8 / 20.3	? / >8	12-72V	91	www.agnimotors.com	743 GPB
Mars ME-0708	/ 4.8@48V	/ 15@48V		3360	30 / 13.6	8 / 20.1	7 / 17.75	12-48V	87	marselectricllc.com	449 US$
Mars Me-0709	/ 7.2@72V	/ 21.6@72V	/ 20.3	3700	36 / 16.3			24-72V	89	marselectricllc.com	499 US$

For sources I used mostly the manufacturer's, sometimes retailer's information - marcexec.

EVEngineeer · #2 05-23-2012, 09:41 AM

I do not know who will do this, but I personally would like to see this chart filled in completely, with the information that is missing. I would also like for someone to add a column of 1 or 2 websites, per motor, for best current purchase price and try to keep it updated. For example, I have seen many different websites that sell the Netgain Warp 9 motor ranging from $1,600 to $2,000

EVEngineeer · #3 05-23-2012, 10:02 AM

This chart has not been updated since 2010 and I know prices have changed since then. I believe this chart should be updated since it was last updated in 2010 and it's now 2012.

frodus · #4 05-23-2012, 10:06 AM

Feel freeto take a stab at it, bud.

EVEngineeer · #5 05-23-2012, 09:10 PM

if I could then would have, but I may be able to help with finding the websites for the cheap prices. I just need someone to set it up

EVEngineeer · #6 06-20-2012, 05:56 PM

I added the Kostov 9", because I noticed it was missing, but I need someone to please fill in the rest. Thank you. I was so scared of messing up the whole thing, but I got it done properly, don't worry anyone.