Jan 24, 2026 - This “Pancake” Motor Could Make EVs Ridiculously Fast
Axial flux motors look like pancakes, but they may be the secret sauce behind the next wave of electric performance. In this video, we break down how Yasa’s disc-shaped design reroutes magnetic flux, cuts copper and iron, and delivers huge torque in a smaller package. You`ll learn why heat is the real bottleneck, how direct oil cooling boosts continuous power, and why Mercedes-Benz acquired Yasa for upcoming AMG EVs. We also cover Ferrari`s SF90 hybrid layout and why electric aircraft love power-to-weight. Plus, we compare axial versus radial motors and explain torque vectoring clearly today.
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