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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 / [email protected]
100 / [email protected]


143 / 65
9.1 / 23
 15.6 / 39.7
72-144V

www.adcmotors.com
1595-1695 US$
ADC 203-06-4001
21.8 / [email protected]
83.1 / [email protected]


106.7 / 48.5
8 / 20
 14.07.37
 72-144V

www.adcmotors.com
1395-1495 US$
D&D ES-31
18 / [email protected]?V
49 / [email protected]?V


83 / 37.7
6.7 / 17
 15.1 / 38.4
72-144V

www.ddmotorsystems.com
1149 US$
ADC L91-4003
16.1 / [email protected]
72.4 / [email protected]


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$


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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 / [email protected]
 35 / [email protected]
 38.4 / 52
 6000
 24,3 / 11
 8 / 20.3
 ? / >8
 12-72V
 91
 www.agnimotors.com
 743 GPB
Mars ME-0708
 / [email protected]
 / [email protected]
3360
 30 / 13.6
 8 / 20.1
 7 / 17.75
 12-48V
 87
 http://www.motenergy.com/
 449 US$
Mars Me-0709
 / [email protected]
 / [email protected]
 / 20.3
 3700
 36 / 16.3
 8 / 20.1
24-72V
 89
 http://www.motenergy.com/
 499 US$

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

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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
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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.
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Feel freeto take a stab at it, bud.
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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
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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.
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It would be great to see a section on Permanent Magnet Synchronous, BLDC, Axial Flux, and most of all, Hybrid Permanent Magnet motors.
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E30_Dave said:
It would be great to see a section on Permanent Magnet Synchronous, BLDC, Axial Flux, and most of all, Hybrid Permanent Magnet motors.
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That would go under AC Motor Selection... ahem.
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LOL... Ahem indeed !.. Fair point ! ;):rolleyes:
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