More inefficient in motor w higher voltage

Spinning 12 tooth 70-80kv motors at max speed on 12s w no load the current drawn is so small the bearing losses can be more than the iron losses. If only could fit bigger pulleys surely be more efficient given how much of losses are copper.

I think the grin simulator doesn’t do the current ripple though so simulating a high kv(low inductance) and also high voltage won’t be accurate.

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