The Use of Induction Motors in Electric Vehicles

Compared with internal combustion engine vehicles, the trend toward electric vehicles that do not pollute the air, are highly efficient, and require less maintenance is increasing. In parallel with the increasing trend toward electric vehicles, research studies to provide optimal performance in electric vehicles are gaining speed. The choice of motor used in electric vehicles is a very serious decision as it will affect all the performance data. In the selection of the motor used in electric vehicles, simple design, high power density, low maintenance cost, and easy controllability features come to the fore. In electric vehicles, different types of electric motors are used according to the designer’s preference, including DC motor, brushless DC motor, induction motor, permanent magnet synchronous motor, and switched reluctance motor. Although different types of motors used in electric vehicles are included in the literature, induction motors are ahead of other types of electric motors in the market with their simple structures, high power density, durability, low cost, and advanced speed control techniques.