Donut Lab introduced a groundbreaking donut-shaped electric motor designed to be integrated directly into vehicle wheels. This innovative solution is more compact and lighter than its predecessors, offering exceptional torque and power performance while halving production costs.
Weighing just 40 kg, the motor eliminates the need for drive shafts, further reducing vehicle weight and enabling precise control of driving force thanks to its direct connection between the motor and wheel rim. Donut-shaped electric motor is compatible with 21-inch rims and, in its high-performance version, delivers up to 845 hp and 4,300 Nm of torque. Theoretically, a four-wheel-drive vehicle equipped with four of these motors could achieve a total output of 3,380 hp and an astounding 17,200 Nm of torque. Donut Lab is developing various motor variants to suit a wide range of electric vehicles. These include a 272 hp version with 3,000 Nm of torque for commercial vehicles and a more compact 22 hp model for electric scooters.
