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Electrical steels driving the future of e-mobility

Advances in cleaner, more efficient transport are accelerating vehicle electrification worldwide, increasing demand for electrical steels that enhance range and performance through low losses and high permeability. As a leading automotive supplier, our iCARe® range helps you achieve efficiency and energy transition goals.

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Why electrical steels matter for electric vehicles

Electrical steels are at the core of motors, reducing energy use while increasing range and performance, and enabling lighter, more compact designs. The right choice supports scalability, reliability and cost control across electric and hybrid vehicles.

Extending range and efficiency

Lower magnetic losses improve traction motor efficiency, extending driving range and reducing energy consumption.

High-volume manufacturability

Optimised for consistent punching, stacking, and assembly, supporting scalable EV production.

Performance consistency

Stable magnetic behaviour and tight quality control ensure reliable performance across driving conditions, temperatures, and load profiles.

Durability in real-world use

Thermal stability and mechanical strength support reliable motor operation throughout the vehicle lifecycle.

Automotive applications

Our iCARe® range of automotive electrical steels can be used across electrified vehicle architectures, especially where efficiency, compactness and reliability are essential.

Electric vehicle traction motors

Purpose-designed for demanding magnetic, mechanical and thermal requirements of EV traction motors.

Hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains

Enabling the creation of more efficient, powerful and compact motors.

Integrated e-axles and drive units

Delivering high power density, compactness, more torque in smaller package volumes, higher efficiency and better thermal performance.

Automotive electric steel products

The iCARe® portfolio covers a wide range of thicknesses, magnetic loss classes and strength levels, allowing precise matching to different motor topologies, speed regimes and manufacturing processes.

iCARe® Save

Optimised for very low magnetic losses, it is ideal for supporting improved energy efficiency and extended driving range.

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iCARe® Torque

Designed for powertrain components that require high-torque density and need greater output, whilst maintaining efficiency.

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iCARe® Speed

Suited to smaller, lighter motor designs that have compact, high-speed motors yet still need strong performance, despite space and mass constraints.

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iCARe® 420 Save

Combining low losses with enhanced yield strength this is ideal for traction motors where structural integrity and efficiency are of high importance.

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Explore ArcelorMittal's best-in-class steel solutions for any vehicle, including body-in-white/MPI. Chassis and battery pack.

FAQs

Answers to common questions about electrical steels, e-mobility trends and the materials supporting next-generation electric vehicles.

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1. How is the growth of electric vehicles influencing demand for electrical steel?

The rapid expansion of hybrid and fully electric vehicles is driving demand for high-performance motor materials. Electrical steels support the development of compact, efficient traction motors while enabling scalable manufacturing for global automotive production.

2. How does ArcelorMittal support automotive manufacturers in the transition to e-mobility?

ArcelorMittal collaborates closely with automotive manufacturers to develop advanced electrical steels tailored for electric motor performance. Our solutions support improved efficiency, power density and manufacturability for next-generation electric drivetrains.

3. What role does the iCARe® range play in electric vehicle motor design?

The iCARe® portfolio of electrical steels is designed to support different EV motor requirements, including low losses, high torque density and high-speed operation. This allows manufacturers to optimise motor performance across a variety of electrified vehicle architectures.

4. Can I request samples of electrical steels?

Yes. You can request free samples across both our industrial and e-mobility product ranges. Available options include fully processed and semi-processed grades, as well as pole sheets and advanced solutions such as iCARe® Save, iCARe® Speed, iCARe® Torque and iCARe® 420 Save. Our team can also help guide sample selection to ensure the materials provided are aligned with your specific application and performance requirements.

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