Innovative Super Lightweight Electric Motor Weighs Only 28 Kg and Delivers Much More Power and Torque Than a Conventional 1.0

Small Electric Motor from Manufacturer Koenigsegg Weighs Only 28 kg But Delivers 340HP of Power and 61.2 kgfm, This Is Up to Three Times More Powerful Than a Car with a 1.0 Engine

The Swedish supercar manufacturer Koenigsegg recently announced the development of an innovative and super lightweight electric motor known as Quark. According to the company, this motor has the potential to completely transform the global electric vehicle market.

The electric motor weighs only 28 kilograms, meaning it can be carried in a backpack, yet it is capable of producing an impressive 340 horsepower and 61.2 kgfm of torque.

Koenigsegg developed the electric motor not only for installation in electric or hybrid flying cars but also for boats and other transportation projects that require a small and powerful engine like the Quark.

According to Koenigsegg, the new electric motor achieves this level of performance due to its “Raxial” technology, which combines axial and radial flow. This allows the motor to distribute the torque generated more evenly throughout its gear set and combine electromagnetism with better thermal maintenance, contributing to the efficiency produced by the equipment.

Koenigsegg decided to use high-strength steels from the aerospace industry in the construction of the Quark electric motor. According to Andreas Szekely, responsible for the company’s electric motor development, it was necessary to reduce the weights as much as possible. For this reason, direct cooling was adopted, which is more efficient and allows for a more compact layout. Watch the video:

Super Lightweight Electric Motor from Koenigsegg Is Made with Special High-Strength Steels from the Aerospace Industry and Carbon Fiber

The Swedish technicians responsible for the development of the Quark decided to use carbon fiber for the rotor. It is the same type of carbon fiber that the company already uses in the steering wheel, seats, and other components of its supercars. The company has also been using the same type of fiber for some time to make aerodynamic kits for Tesla vehicles.

The Koenigsegg electric motor alone is not sufficient to move the wheels of a vehicle. Therefore, the company created a comprehensive system called Terrier, which consists of two Quark motors and an inverter, as can be seen in the video.

The propulsion system has direct drive and does not have a transmission, as the design of the electric motor is precisely to avoid power and torque loss. This expands the range of the equipment, allowing it to be used for aircraft that perform vertical takeoffs and landings.

It is certain that Koenigsegg will start using the Quark electric motor, initially in its new car models; however, the company does not rule out selling the Quark to other automakers. Due to its enormous power and torque, it becomes the ideal motor for hybrid sports cars, as it can move them even at low speeds.