Nidec Traction (formerly Nidec Drive Systems) is a global leader in designing and manufacturing complete motor and drive system solutions for battery and hybrid electric vehicles. We specialize in powering a wide range of applications across the EV transport, material handling, aerial work platforms, commercial floor care, water pumping, and renewable energy sectors.

With a legacy tracing back to 1908, Nidec Traction brings more than a century of engineering excellence to today's dynamic electric and hybrid markets. Our custom-engineered solutions include everything from transaxles, wheel drive systems, AC/DC motors, brushless motors, electronic controls, and high-efficiency chargers to human-machine interfaces (HMIs), gearboxes, and integrated end-use systems.

Nidec Traction products power and control familiar equipment like golf carts, utility vehicles, low-speed electric vehicles (LSEVs), forklifts, floor scrubbers, aerial lifts, marine systems, and even wind turbines. Whether you're moving people, materials, or machines, we deliver scalable, reliable motion solutions built for your needs.

We operate design and manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, serving world-class customers by taking movement in a new direction.