Use of Electric Vehicles is increasing due to zero carbon
emission, its sustainability and energy saving capability. This
paper compares performance, efficiency and reliability of
different motors which can be used as drive train of electric
vehicles. Performance of Induction Motors, Brushed DC
Motors, Permanent Magnet Brushless DC Motors, Switched
Reluctance Motors and their respective controller have been
simulated. Merits and demerits of each system have been
highlighted. Performance of BLDC and switched reluctance
motors as in-wheel motors under normal and critical
conditions are compared. The paper also covers the additional
benefits of integration of BLDC motor-drive systems with
inbuilt adaptation of control and self fault diagnosis in-wheel
systems.