Electrogenic has announced a partnership with EXEDY that will bring revolutionary axial flux motors to classic car conversions. The Oxford-based conversion specialist will use EXEDY’s AFT140i motor in a new drop-in kit for the classic Mini.
The system combines EXEDY’s two-in-one axial flux motor and inverter with Electrogenic’s in-house hardware and software. It’ll include 20kWh of OEM-sourced batteries.
Axial flux motors represent a major step forward for electric vehicles – they’re much more compact than traditional radial flux motors and deliver greater power density.
Steve Drummond, CEO of Electrogenic, said that compactness makes the AFT140i perfect for the Mini, where space is tight. But he added the partnership brings potential for the wider classic car market and other applications, including defense work where Electrogenic also operates.
“We are delighted to announce our partnership with EXEDY. The AFT140i motor is revolutionary in its compactness and capabilities, giving us real flexibility when it comes to both packaging and performance.”
“Combined with our proprietary SDV [Software Defined Vehicle] Control Software, ‘EG-OS’, there is huge potential for it to be applied across multiple markets and sectors. We are excited to be a part of this journey with EXEDY, taking our sector-leading EV powertrain offering to a new level, and helping to develop the motors of the future.”
Electrogenic has built a reputation for drop-in conversion kits across models ranging from the Land Rover Defender to the Delorean DMC-12. The company also provides turn-key powertrains for OEMs and defense sector operators.
Current Use of Axial Flux Technology
While axial flux motors aren’t currently used commercially in production EVs, several supercar manufacturers already use smaller versions in their hybrid models. Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren all incorporate the technology.
Those motors come from UK specialist YASA, which also created the axial flux motors in the record-breaking Mercedes-AMG GT XX concept car.
That concept’s 1,341bhp three-motor powertrain will make it into production in 2026 in Mercedes-AMG’s new four-door super-saloon.
