International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Vol 16, No 3: June 2026

Study on the design and comparison of permanent magnet synchronous motors for electric vehicle applications

Sam, Pham Ngoc (Unknown)
Chuyen, Tran Duc (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2026

Abstract

In this research, the authors present a study analysis and compares two types of embedded internal permanent magnet synchronous motors (IPMSM) with U-type and V-type magnet configurations using finite element method (FEM) modeling to apply these motors to the currently popular electric vehicle industry. Parameters such as magnetic flux density, torque, cogging torque, back electromotive force (back-EMF), torque oscillation, and harmonic components were analyzed and compared; thereby identifying the advantages and disadvantages of the two IPMSM structures. Specifically, the V-type IPMSM motor offers higher efficiency, more stable torque, and a higher quality back electromotive force waveform with lower losses, making it suitable for high-performance applications such as electric vehicles and industrial automation. Meanwhile, the U-type structure has lower cogging torque, suitable for low-speed applications or those requiring high precision. Simulation results from the ANSYS Maxwell software show that the IPMSM motor is energy-efficient, has high power density, and operates smoothly, allowing for rapid acceleration, long range, compact configuration, and low maintenance; it uses permanent magnets on the rotor to eliminate losses, making electric vehicles lighter and more efficient than traditional motors.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJECE

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Description

International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE, ISSN: 2088-8708, a SCOPUS indexed Journal, SNIP: 1.001; SJR: 0.296; CiteScore: 0.99; SJR & CiteScore Q2 on both of the Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and Computer Science) is the official publication of the Institute of ...