YASA Achieves 59kW/kg Power Density Record with Axial Flux Electric Motor Technology
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Summary
YASA, a UK-based electric motor company, has broken its own unofficial power density world record by achieving 59kW/kg with its axial flux motor technology. The company previously set a record of 42kW/kg in summer 2025 with a 13.1kg motor producing 550kW (738bhp), but has now surpassed this with a lighter 12.7kg version that delivers 750kW (over 1000bhp) peak power. This represents a significant advancement in electric motor technology for high-performance applications.
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Earlier in the summer, YASA achieved 550kW (738bhp) from a 13.1kg version of its new axial flux prototype motor, equating to an unofficial power density world record of 42kW/kg
latest testing of an even lighter 12.7kg version has significantly exceeded this
Hitting a staggering 750kW (>1000bhp) short-term peak rating
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