A revolution in powertrain technology:
Finland’s Donut Lab has unveiled an electric motor weighing just 40 kilograms and producing an incredible 845 horsepower. This doughnut-shaped in-wheel motor could revolutionize the design, performance and production of electric vehicles
Unique features:
Weight: 40 kilograms
Power: 845 horsepower
Torque: 4,300 Nm
Diameter: 533 mm
In-Wheel design
The motor is placed directly inside the wheel, eliminating many traditional vehicle components, including the transmission and drive shaft.
Key Benefits
Reduce vehicle weight by hundreds of kilograms
Save space and allow for new designs
Lower production cost (about half that of conventional electric motors)
Increase vehicle range due to lightness and higher efficiency
Various versions for different applications:
Donut Lab is developing various models of this motor for use in light trucks, drones and even electric tools. A small model weighing 1.5 kilograms and producing 4 horsepower is designed for drones.
Real-world test on a motorcycle: Verge TS Pro
The electric motorcycle uses a version of this motor, the Verge TS Pro
Specifications:
Power: 135 horsepower
Torque: 1000 Nm
Acceleration: 0 to 96 km in 3.5 seconds
Range: 350 km
Top speed: 200 km/h
Reviews show that the performance of this motor in the real world is very promising; Although its control requires adaptation, its power and unique design have attracted attention.
Bright future
This technology can be used not only for sports cars and supercars, but also for pickup trucks, SUVs and city cars. Weight reduction, increased range and reduced production costs make the donut engine a serious option for the future.






