Why No Hub Motors in Electric Cars?

Instinctively, having motors in the wheel seems to make a lot of sense.
Aaron Turpen
Posted by June 2, 2025

A good question. Instinctually, having motors in the wheel seems to make a lot of sense. But the engineering isn’t so simple. Here’s a rundown.

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An automotive enthusiast for most of his adult life, Aaron has worked in and around the industry in many ways. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP) and freelances as a writer and journalist around the Web and in print. You can find his portfolio at AaronOnAutos.com.