en Electrical Drives Electrical Drives Research Paper Research Paper <span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times="">This paper investigates the operational performance of a novel Double-Rotor Hybrid Excitation Axial Flux Switching Permanent Magnet (DRHE-AFSPM) machine, combining the strengths of Flux-Switching Machines and Hybrid Excitation Synchronous Machines. The study analyzes the machine&#39;s structure and magnetic field adjustment principles, including inductance and flux linkage characteristics. A mathematical model is derived and a vector control-based drive system is established. The loading capacity of the DRHE-AFSPM motor is examined at low speeds using an i_d = 0 control approach based on a stage control strategy. For high-speed operation, a field-weakening control strategy is implemented, with the field-weakening moment determined based on the voltage difference. Simulations and experimental results demonstrate the DRHE-AFSPM motor&#39;s ability to fully utilize its torque with id = 0 control, highlighting its strong load capacity. Compared to speed-based field-weakening control strategies, the voltage difference-based approach offers improved inverter output voltage utilization and a broader speed regulation range. These findings suggest that the DRHE-AFSPM motor is a promising candidate for in-wheel motor applications in electric vehicles (EVs).</span></span> Axial Flux, Hybrid Excitation, Field-weakening control, PM 153 167 http://ijeee.iust.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-517-4&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Mehrdad Kamali mehrdadkamali6262@gmail.com 1800319475328460016045 1800319475328460016045 No Department of Electrical Engineering, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Lorestan, 68151-44316, Iran. Behrooz Rezaeealam rezaee.bh@lu.ac.ir 1800319475328460016046 1800319475328460016046 Yes Lorestan University Farhad Rezaee-Alam rezaee.fa@lu.ac.ir 1800319475328460016047 1800319475328460016047 No Department of Electrical Engineering, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Lorestan, 68151-44316, Iran.