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Morgan 3 wheeler goes electric - with an Ashwoods Electric Motor

Posted on March 21st 2016 by

 


Ashwoods is delighted to reveal that we are responsible for developing and supplying the revolutionary electric motor used in the stunning new all-electric Morgan EV3.

 
Morgan are well-known for producing cars that stand out from the crowd, and the EV3 is certainly no exception.
 


Compact, lightweight electric motors

Our innovative technology created an electric motor that is cost-effective, compact in size and very light - features that were crucial for Morgan to get the performance they wanted. Size of the electric motor was key due to space constraints brought about by both the compact nature of the car and the way in which Morgan needed the motor to integrate into the rear axle assembly.

Specifically, the EV3 uses a 46kW Ashwoods Electric Motor which is powered by a front-mounted 20kWh lithium-ion battery. According to Morgan, “early indications suggest a minimum of 0-62mph time of less than 9 seconds and a top speed in excess of 90mph". The vehicle has a range of 150 miles between charges.

In describing the challenges involved in the project, Dan Regan , Senior Applications Manager at Ashwoods Electric Motors, said

"The compromise between performance and range is always a challenge for sports vehicles. This is an area in which we have worked extensively with Morgan and their development partners to produce an electric drivetrain solution that gives the ultimate balance; giving an exhilarating, adrenaline-fuelled drive combined with an unusually high range for an electric vehicle."

Jim Winchester, Product Manager at Ashwoods Electric Motors, said

"Everyone I have spoken to within the Automotive/ EV industry has had nothing but positive things to say about the Morgan EV3. Ashwoods are very proud and excited to be a part of this project and hope to continue this partnership for years to come."

The EV3 is due to go into full production in the fourth quarter of 2016 and Ashwoods will be working alongside Morgan all the way.

You can see more about the amazing EV3 from the Morgan Motor Company website.

To learn more about Ashwoods Electric Motors see our website or call on +44 (0) 1392 341153.
 

 
 
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