UK-based Protean Electric is ready to shake up the EV world. Its next-gen ProteanDrive, hitting production in 2026, promises the performance of twin e-axles but at the same price, with lower vehicle costs. For EV makers, that’s a game-changer.
Already tapped by a European OEM for a high-performance EV launching in 2026, Protean’s Pm18 2500 is the first in-wheel motor to displace a twin e-axle setup. With 2500Nm torque and 220kW per wheel, it can push a car to 100km/h in just around three seconds. High performance? Check. Production-ready? Check. Cost-effective? Check.
Protean’s IWMs do more than deliver raw numbers, they simplify the drivetrain, cut components, and make EVs easier and cheaper to build. For OEMs, that means seamless integration with existing platforms, plus modularity and efficiency gains for new designs.
CEO Andrew Whitehead said: “We have always believed that in-wheel motors make better EVs, and we are able to prove that today. In this industry, better must also mean cheaper, without sacrificing quality or performance.”
Protean will showcase the latest ProteanDrive products and technology at the IAA Mobility 2025, from 9–12 September, in Hall A3, Stand B01.
