In-Wheel Motor Market Report 2026

The in-wheel motor market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.65 billion in 2025 to $2.17 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early hub motor prototypes, electric vehicle experimentation, demand for drivetrain efficiency, reduction of mechanical components, urban EV pilot projects.

The in-wheel motor market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.88 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to EV platform innovation, lightweight vehicle architecture demand, autonomous vehicle integration, cost reduction in motor production, expansion of electric mobility markets. Major trends in the forecast period include simplified electric drivetrain design, independent wheel torque control, compact high power density motors, improved vehicle packaging flexibility, rising adoption in electric vehicles.

The increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to propel the growth of the in-wheel motor market going forward. Electric vehicles operate primarily or exclusively using one or more electric motors for propulsion. Rising demand is driven by environmental concerns, cost savings, fuel independence, urbanization, and infrastructure development. In-wheel motors offer a distinctive approach to EV propulsion, providing benefits in efficiency, performance, and design flexibility, though challenges remain in weight distribution, heat management, and cost-effectiveness. For instance, in April 2024, according to the International Energy Agency, a France-based intergovernmental organization, global electric car sales reached nearly 14 million in 2023, accounting for 18% of total car sales, up from 14% in 2022. Therefore, the rising adoption of electric vehicles is driving the growth of the in-wheel motor market.

Leading companies in the in-wheel motor sector are concentrating on innovation, exemplified by products such as Uni Wheel, designed to transform EV propulsion systems. Uni Wheel integrates key drivetrain components within the wheel hub, optimizing space utilization and enhancing overall EV efficiency. Dongfeng, a China-based automaker, launched Uni Wheel in March 2023, featuring a compact design achieved through a system of planetary gears. This setup includes a central sun gear connected to an outer ring gear via pinion gears, reducing gear ratios and enabling secure mounting of the motor to the chassis. Consequently, the wheel achieves higher speeds with decreased torque.

In February 2023, FLASH, an India-based technology company, formed a partnership with GEM Motors d.o.o. The goal of the collaboration is to enhance electric vehicle capabilities by developing advanced modular hub motors for various EV segments. GEM Motors d.o.o. is a Slovenia-based technology company specializing in high-tech electric motors and advanced modular multiphase hub motor technology for electric vehicles.

Major companies operating in the in-wheel motor market report include Tesla Inc., Daimler Truck AG, Magnetic Systems Technology Ltd., NTN Corporation, NSK Corporation, Schaeffler Group, Nissan Motor Corporation, e-Traction, Protean Electric Limited, BEDEO, Brusa Eleckronik AG, Elaphe Propulsion Technologies Ltd., Heinzmann GmbH & Co. KG, Ziehl-Abegg SE, Printed Motor Works, ECOmove GmbH, Lordstown Motors, MW Motors International Ltd., Nu Ride Inc., GEM Motors.

Asia Pacific was the largest region in the In-wheel motor market in 2025. The regions covered in the in-wheel motor market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the in-wheel motor market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The in-wheel motor market consists of sales of direct-drive in-wheel motors, geared in-wheel motors, dual in-wheel motors, and axial flux in-wheel motors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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