Ford’s ‘breakthrough’ EV motor built using 100% recycled magnets aces durability test

Ford validated an EV motor that uses magnets made from 100% recycled rare-earth materials.

Scrap rare-earth magnets were processed by partners and turned into new NdFeB magnets for test rotors at Ford’s Halewood plant.

Ford confirmed at Dunton that the motor passed durability testing with performance similar to standard production motors.

The result points to a potential circular supply chain for EVs that could reduce reliance on mined rare-earth materials.