This contribution deals with the topic of the consistent further development of a wheel hub motor for battery electric vehicles (BEV) based on the principle of an outer rotor switched reluctance machine (SRM). The research work presented in this paper was founded by the ERDF. NRW program. Investment for Growth and Employment and the European Regional Development Fund. https://www.roneverhart.com/Corvette-Radiator-Supports-1997-2004-C5-Z06/