Electric Traction Motor Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (AC Motor, DC Motor), By Power Rating (Below 200kW, 200kW to 400kW, Above 400kW) By Application (Railways, Electric Vehicle, Others) and Regional Forecast, 2026-2034

The global electric traction motor market size was valued at USD 16.6 billion in 2025. The market is projected to grow from USD 21.68 billion in 2026 to USD 183.29 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 30.58% during the forecast period.

An electric motor has been used in a broad range of applications, but in recent times electric traction motors are used to propel railways, trams, metros, and in so many other applications. Electric vehicles have to gain importance over time due to rising concerns over GHG emissions. Several countries and leaders across the world promoting e-mobility to mitigate the carbon emission and dependence on internal combustion engine. Electric vehicles not only encourage e-transportation cleaner but also helps to reduce the alleviate the demand for fossil fuel. The electric traction motor is mainly used in railways, trams, metros, EV, elevator, and conveyor among others, driving the demand for electric traction motor. Therefore, the growing adoption of e-mobility and rising concern over deterioration of environment is projected to boost the electric traction motor market.

The electric traction motor market is segmented into type, power rating, and application. Type is further divided into AC and DC electric traction motor. AC motor type is forecasted to dominate owing to high consumption in railways and electric vehicles. Power rating is bifurcated into below 200kW, 200kW-400kW, and above 400kW. The increasing investment in monorail, tram, metro, railway and electric vehicle among others is forecasted to offer lucrative market for 200kW electric traction motor. The electric traction motors are widely used in railways, electric vehicles, elevator, and conveyors, among others.

Key Market Driver -

Key Market Driver – Shifting trend towards e-mobility and expansion of railway network

Key Market Restraint -

Key Market Restraint – Volatile price of raw material and high cost of electric traction motor

Several countries in the world are immensely investing in e-mobility to combat rising carbon emission that may boost the demand for electric traction motor. Simultaneously, the emerging economies are showing interest in developing mass transit transportation systems such as the metro, and expansion of the metro is likely to drive the demand for the electric traction motor market.

The unstable prices of raw material such as aluminum, copper, magnet, etc. which required for the manufacturing of electric traction motor likely to restrain the growth of the electric traction motor. Also, the high cost associated with electric traction motor may hinder its growth.

Key Players Covered:

The leading electric traction motor companies in the world are ABB, Alstom, Siemens, Bosch, Nidec Motor Corporation, Ametek, Johnson Electric, Škoda Transportation a.s., Traktionssysteme Austria, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., and Vem Group.

Regional Analysis:

The global electric traction motor market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. The decisive policies to combat rising sea levels and GHG emissions by the United States resulting an increase in consumption of electric vehicles. Also, countries like Canada, Brazil, and Mexico are revising their energy policies to promote clean energy sources. In addition, the expansion of railway network, metros are expected to leverage the growth of the electric traction motor market. The advancement in technology and continuous research and development in electric vehicles resulted in reduction in prices of EVs. In a bid to act against rising carbon emission, European countries are embracing e-mobility. Germany, UK, Italy, and Spain among others are increasingly showing interest in developing e-mobility across the region.

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Also, Europe is home to some of the renowned automakers in the world who are decisively turning towards e-mobility market that may drive the electric traction motor market in Europe. Urbanization and industrialization in emerging countries such as China, India, Japan, and Indonesia and Southeast Asia are driving the demand for e-mobility. The rollout of government plans for the promotion of e-mobility is forecasted to increase the demand for EVs. India and China have the largest railway network, and in the forthcoming years they are going to invest huge amount in metro transportation that may leverage the demand for electric traction motor in Asia Pacific.

Segmentation

Key Industry Developments

• In October 2019, Tata Motor bag a contract to supply 300 Urban 9/9 electric buses that will run in Ahmedabad’s BRTS corridor. Tata motor is the only company in India to get such a huge order supporting the government’s e-mobility drive.
• In July 2019, A 300 traction motor contract has been awarded by CZECH Railways to Skoda subsidiary Pars Nova.
• In July 2019, ABB secured a traction equipment contract worth more than $140m from rolling stock manufacturer Stadler. The ABB will supply the latest technology for trains and locomotives deployed in the US and across Europe.

Key Research Objectives

• Market size and growth rate by various segments at the global and regional level for the 2015-2026 period, with 2018 as the base year and 2019-2026 as the forecast period
• Market dynamics
  • Market drivers
  • Market restraints & challenges
  • Market trends
  • Market opportunities
• Competitive analysis and market share
• Profiles of key companies operating in the market
• Technological developments shaping the market
• Key insights

Key Insights

• Regulatory scenario for key countries
• Investment scenario for key countries
• Key mergers and acquisitions
• Key technological advancement
• The detailed product portfolio of major companies
• Value chain analysis to address all major stakeholders in the industry