First Adoption of Nidec's In-Wheel Motor for Driving Electric Motorcycles by China's Largest Electric Motorcycle Manufacturer

Yadea Group Holdings Ltd. (hereafter Yadea) announced in October 2021 the electric motorcycle “Kadenju 01”, which adopted Nidec Corporation (hereafter “our company”) for the first time. I was.

Yadea, founded in 2001, is China's largest manufacturer of electric motorcycles with over 50 million users in over 80 countries. Since then, it has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2016 and has achieved remarkable growth by capturing the needs of electrification, such as achieving global sales of 10 million units in 2020. The "Kadenju 01" announced by the company this time is a series compatible with the battery exchange system of Gogoro Inc., which has a proven track record in Taiwan. In addition, it is fully equipped with advanced equipment such as the ability to manage the remaining battery level, vehicle position, electronic lock, and driving data with a dedicated smartphone application.

Our in-wheel motor (maximum output 48V/2.8kW) for driving an electric motorcycle, which is used in the Kandenju 01, is the first product that we have developed for an electric motorcycle. mounted inside. The product has world-class torque characteristics, with 18% higher torque at low speed and 5% higher torque at high speed compared to competitors' motors in the same category. The small precision motor business division of our company, which handles spindle motors for HDDs (hard disk drives), which boasts the world's top market share, is in charge of this product. It is done.

In recent years, manufacturers have announced EV lineup plans not only for four-wheel vehicles but also for two-wheel vehicles. As the world's No. 1 comprehensive motor manufacturer, we will continue to develop products that make full use of light, thin, short, and small technology, high efficiency technology, and control technology, and deliver innovative solutions that contribute to the evolution of mobility and decarbonization at overwhelming speed. I will propose.