Deepdrive in-wheel, dual-rotor EV motors promise 20% gains
Deepdrive’s next-gen in-wheel and dual-rotor EV motors claim up to 20% efficiency
Deepdrive in-wheel, dual-rotor EV motors promise 20% gains
German startup Deepdrive unveils in-wheel and compact dual-rotor EV motors, claiming up to 20% efficiency gains, AWD torque control, and 2028 shipments
2025-10-20T16:20:06+03:00
2025-10-20T16:20:06+03:00
2025-10-20T16:20:06+03:00
German startup Deepdrive has announced a breakthrough in electric motor development for future EVs. The company, currently validating its hardware in Volvo and Tesla prototypes, says its new motors can lift electric powertrain efficiency by up to 20% and open the door to fundamentally new vehicle proportions and packaging. For a market obsessed with squeezing out more range while cutting energy losses, the promise sounds compelling.Deepdrive is focusing on two approaches: an in-wheel motor and its own compact dual-rotor design. The former promises ultra-precise traction control and a liberated cabin and chassis footprint; the latter trims weight and cost by using less copper, iron, and magnets. The startup has already attracted investment from Volkswagen and BMW, with initial low-volume deliveries targeted for 2028.Historically, in-wheel motors have been dogged by bulk and complexity. Deepdrive’s engineers contend they’ve addressed those drawbacks, which, if borne out, could make the concept far more viable. The company also sees strong potential in all-wheel-drive EVs that combine maximum regeneration efficiency with fine-grained torque management at each wheel—a package that, on paper, dovetails neatly with the push for smarter, more agile electric platforms.If the stated figures hold up, Deepdrive could grow into a major technology supplier for the industry. The real test, however, will be proving long-term reliability and durability in everyday conditions before scaling to mass-market volumes.
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Deepdrive’s next-gen in-wheel and dual-rotor EV motors claim up to 20% efficiency
German startup Deepdrive unveils in-wheel and compact dual-rotor EV motors, claiming up to 20% efficiency gains, AWD torque control, and 2028 shipments
Michael Powers, Editor
German startup Deepdrive has announced a breakthrough in electric motor development for future EVs. The company, currently validating its hardware in Volvo and Tesla prototypes, says its new motors can lift electric powertrain efficiency by up to 20% and open the door to fundamentally new vehicle proportions and packaging. For a market obsessed with squeezing out more range while cutting energy losses, the promise sounds compelling.
Deepdrive is focusing on two approaches: an in-wheel motor and its own compact dual-rotor design. The former promises ultra-precise traction control and a liberated cabin and chassis footprint; the latter trims weight and cost by using less copper, iron, and magnets. The startup has already attracted investment from Volkswagen and BMW, with initial low-volume deliveries targeted for 2028.
Historically, in-wheel motors have been dogged by bulk and complexity. Deepdrive’s engineers contend they’ve addressed those drawbacks, which, if borne out, could make the concept far more viable. The company also sees strong potential in all-wheel-drive EVs that combine maximum regeneration efficiency with fine-grained torque management at each wheel—a package that, on paper, dovetails neatly with the push for smarter, more agile electric platforms.
If the stated figures hold up, Deepdrive could grow into a major technology supplier for the industry. The real test, however, will be proving long-term reliability and durability in everyday conditions before scaling to mass-market volumes.
