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Automotive Traction Motor Market Revenue Growth On Track For A 16.9% CAGR Through 2030
The automotive traction motor market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $8.81 billion in 2025 to $10.47 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to electric vehicle commercialization, battery cost reduction, early hybrid vehicle adoption, advancements in motor control, automotive electrification investments.
The automotive traction motor market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $19.58 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to ev production scale-up, demand for high torque density motors, rare-earth optimization, efficiency regulations, expansion of charging infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include shift toward high-efficiency traction motors, rising adoption of pmsm motors, integration of motors with power electronics, demand for compact motor designs, growth of multi-motor ev platforms.
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Automotive Traction Motor Market Development Factors: What’s Supporting Demand?
The increasing demand for electric vehicles is expected to propel the growth of the automotive traction motor market going forward. Electric vehicles refer to automobiles powered by electric motors, using rechargeable batteries or other energy storage systems as their primary source of propulsion. The increasing demand for electric vehicles is fueled by environmental concerns, government incentives, advancements in battery technology, rising fuel costs, and improved charging infrastructure. Traction motors are essential for the operation of electric vehicles, converting electrical energy into mechanical motion with high efficiency, providing instant torque, enabling regenerative braking, and contributing to electric vehicles’ overall performance, reliability, and environmental benefits. For instance, in April 2024, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based intergovernmental organization, reported that in 2024, the number of new electric car registrations in China reached 8.1 million in 2023, representing a 35% increase compared to 2022. Therefore, the increasing demand for electric vehicles will drive the automotive traction motor market.
Automotive Traction Motor Market Segment Analysis: What Are The Core Market Categories?
The automotive traction motor market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Motor Type: Alternating Current (AC) Induction Motors, Brushless Direct Current Motor, Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor, Switched Reluctance Motor
2) By Power Output: Less Than 200 Kw, 200-400 kW, Above 400 kW
3) By Vehicle Type: Passenger Cars, Trucks, Buses, Pickup Trucks, Vans
4) By Electric Vehicle (EV) Type: Battery Electric Vehicle, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle, Hybrid Electric Vehicle, Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Subsegments:
1) By Alternating Current (AC) Induction Motors: Squirrel Cage Induction Motors, Wound Rotor Induction Motors, High Efficiency Ac Induction Motors, High-Torque Ac Induction Motors For Evs, Low-Speed Ac Induction Motors For City Vehicles, Ac Induction Motors With Regenerative Braking Capabilities
2) By Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) Motors: Inner Rotor Bldc Motors, Outer Rotor Bldc Motors, High-Power Bldc Motors For Performance Evs, Low-Cost And Compact Bldc Motors For Urban Mobility, Bldc Motors With Integrated Controllers For Efficiency, Water-Cooled Bldc Motors For Heavy-Duty Applications
3) By Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM): Surface-Mounted Pmsm, Interior Permanent Magnet (IPM) Motors, High-Speed Pmsm For Sports And Performance Vehicles, Pmsm With Integrated Power Electronics, High-Torque Density Pmsm For Commercial Evs, Pmsm For Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVS)
4) By Switched Reluctance Motors (SRM): Radial Switched Reluctance Motors, Axial Switched Reluctance Motors, High-Torque Srms For Heavy-Duty Evs, Low-Cost And Simple Srms For Budget Ev Models, High-Speed Switched Reluctance Motors For High-Performance Evs, Srm With Advanced Control Systems For Efficiency
Automotive Traction Motor Market Transformation Trends: What Innovations Are Driving Change?
Major companies operating in the automotive traction motor market are focused on developing innovative products, such as magnet-free electric motors, to improve performance and extend vehicle range. A magnet-free electric motor is a type of electric motor that operates without using permanent magnets, typically relying on alternative technologies like reluctance or induction for generating motion. For instance, in September 2023, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, a Germany-based automotive technology company, launched magnet-free electric motor I2SM (In-Rotor Inductive-Excited Synchronous Motor). The magnetic field inside the rotor is instead created by inductive excitation in this design, which achieves high torque and power density without the size and frictional limitations of traditional brush or slip-ring systems. In contrast to conventional SESM designs, the I2SM’s inductive transmitter, which is small and effective, is housed inside the rotor shaft, requiring up to 90 mm less axial space. This innovative motor not only enhances efficiency by reducing energy transmission losses by 15% but also significantly lowers the CO2 footprint during production by up to 50% compared to traditional permanent-magnet synchronous motors.
Automotive Traction Motor Market Top Companies Driving Competitive Growth
Major companies operating in the automotive traction motor market report include Robert Bosch GmbH, Hitachi Ltd., Siemens AG, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Continental AG, Magna International Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, ABB Ltd, Toshiba Corporation, Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, Nidec Corporation, Mahle Group, BorgWarner Inc., Dana Incorporated, Regal Beloit Corporation, Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co. Ltd, Mitsuba Corporation, CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd., American Traction Systems, Jing-Jin Electric Technologies Co Ltd.
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Automotive Traction Motor Market Geographic Analysis: Where Is Demand Rising Fastest?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive traction motor market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive traction motor market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
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