Yamaha is developing an electric motor prototype capable of delivering 500 CV

The electric car sector is a reality that is becoming more firmly established every day, and brands are aware of it. In fact, it is rare for a car manufacturer today not to have at least one fully electric model in its lineup. With this in mind, many are seeking to innovate and advance in electric mobility, but it seems that a company that catches us off guard has taken the lead: Yamaha with its electric motor designed for cars.

Although Yamaha is a world-renowned brand, it is not precisely known for manufacturing cars, but motorcycles. However, the Japanese company has been developing parts designed for four-wheeled vehicles for some time, and given that electric mobility is booming, its latest moves in this direction are not absurd.

But now Yamaha has gone a step further by developing a 100% electric motor designed for supercars with this mechanical configuration. One of the most attractive aspects of this powertrain, which is still at the prototype stage, is its low weight, a point that is crucial in electric cars, which are already heavy because of their batteries.

This is possible thanks to the fact that the transmission has been placed inside the motor unit itself, making it not only lighter but also more compact. In addition, we must add the flexibility of the modular platforms -a redundant expression, but accurate- of electric vehicles, which makes it possible to play freely with the mechanics to create different power levels, always starting from the same base and making changes in other areas.

After carrying out several tests, Yamaha has determined a unit power output of 500 CV. However, using two motors can reach 938 CV, while a third one brings the total power up to 1,408 CV. But it can go even further with four motors, delivering a staggering 1,877 CV.

With all this, the Japanese company has already opened orders, and it will continue to adapt and evolve the system based on its customers’ requests. Without a doubt, electric mobility looks very promising, especially when it comes to high-performance cars, although range remains, for now, one of the main drawbacks, as does the charging network in certain countries.