YASA is a British manufacturer of electric motors and motor controllers for use in automotive and industrial applications. The company was founded in 2009 by the CTO Dr Tim Woolmer who is also the holder of a number of related motor technology patents. Although initial commercial adoption was in high-performance cars, markets for YASA e-motors and generators now include the off-road, marine, industrial and aerospace sectors.
History
YASA Limited was founded in September 2009 to commercialise a permanent-magnet axial-flux electric motor. The motor was developed for the Morgan LIFEcar in 2008 by Dr Malcolm McCulloch and Dr Tim Woolmer, then a PhD student, at the University of Oxford. In 2015, YASA Motors launched the P400 Series of motors in serial production for volume manufacturers. In January 2018, YASA's 1st series production facility, capable of 100,000 units per year, was officially opened by the Rt Hon Greg Clark, UK Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. In May 2019, the company announced "Ferrari selects YASA electric motor for SF90 Stradale, the company’s first hybrid production series supercar"
The YASA P400 series of electric motors produces up to peak power at 700 V and of peak torque at 450 Amps. At this peak power, the off-the-shelf P400 Series achieves a power density of, with continuous rating of up to. The stator of the P400 series motors is oil cooled, and can optionally include additional air cooling.
YASA 750 R
The YASA 750 R is the larger and more powerful electric motor in YASA's standard range, producing up to of peak power at 700 V and of peak torque. Continuous operating power for the 750 R is stated at up to.
YASA Si400 Controller
The Si400 controller delivers 200 kVA from a 5-litre package weighing just. The controller features innovative thermal management including dielectric oil cooling and is suitable for use with induction, permanent magnet and axial-flux electric motors. The Si400 became available for sale on 2 April 2019.
Custom Powertrain Solutions: E-Motors, Controllers & Integrated Electric Drive Units (EDU)
As well as standard products, YASA designs and manufactures e-motors that are fully integrated into the drivetrain of their OEM and Tier 1 automotive customers. The e-motors feature power densities up to in vehicle applications that include P2 Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain, P4 traction motor for e-axle and REx.
