YASA’s axial-flux motor. © YASA
YASA, a U.K. startup, is transforming high-performance cars with its compact, powerful axial-flux electric motors.
These motors now appear in hybrid supercars from Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, and Koenigsegg—helping deliver huge power, instant torque, and sharper handling through torque-vectoring.
YASA’s axial-flux motor. © YASA/Mercedes-Benz
YASA’s motors aren’t just for cars: they’ve powered the world’s fastest electric plane and helped Mercedes set major EV endurance records.
Mercedes F1 driver George Russell stands next to a Mercedes AMG GT XX during its record-setting endurance run this past August. © Mercedes-Benz
The newest axial-flux prototype is especially impressive, producing up to 750 kW (1,005 hp) while weighing only 12.7 kg, offering unmatched power-to-weight efficiency.
YASA R&D Engineer Eddie Martin holds a 12.7 kg axial-flux motor. © YASA
The company says that smarter vehicle design could cut at least 200 kilograms from today’s EVs — about half from lighter motors, and the rest from smaller batteries, brakes, and other supporting parts.
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