New Electric Motors: Renault, Valeo, and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive Cooperate

The Renault Group, Valeo, and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive will be the first to mass-produce a 200-kW electric motor without rare earth elements starting in 2027. The production of the motor for the automaker's own needs will be located at the Renault Group’s Cléon plant in Normandy, France. To this end, the three partners will combine their know-how and experience to develop a new drive system that will generate more power with less energy consumption. As part of the cooperation, each of the three partners will contribute to the development and production of the two key parts of the electric motor: the rotor and the stator.

Division of Labor: Renault develops the rotor, Valeo and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive the stator

Renault will develop and produce the EESM rotor technology (electrically excited synchronous motor), which does not require the use of rare earth elements and offers improved energy efficiency. In addition to supplying components based on the respective specializations of the companies involved, the overall architecture of the all-in-one motor for the Renault Group will also be developed by Renault.

Valeo and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive will develop and produce the stator, which is based on Valeo's technological expertise in copper wire assembly. Thanks to its unique know-how in this area, which allows the use of a higher copper density in the stator, Valeo is able to produce more power without using more electrical energy. Luca de Meo, CEO of the Renault Group, commented:

“We are delighted to collaborate with Valeo, whose expertise is recognized worldwide. Together, we will design and develop a new generation of high-tech electric motors, which will be manufactured at our plant in Cléon. This partnership is further proof of our ability to lead the electric revolution in the automotive industry and anchor the new automotive value chain in France.”

Christophe Périllat, Chief Executive Officer Valeo, explained:

“This strategic partnership will significantly advance electromobility. Together with the Renault Group, we are developing a new generation of electric motors that do not require rare earth elements. This new motor will meet the strictest environmental requirements and the highest performance standards." 

What does this mean?

The Mercedes-Benz EQS already uses the drive system from Valeo and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive. Experience and good reputation are therefore present. And since the companies regard themselves as “pioneers in the electrification of the automobile,” the Renault Group, Valeo, and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive aim to “open a new chapter in electromobility technology” with the new drives starting from 2027. Efficiency and results will be keenly anticipated.