The first EM motor, the EM61, debuted in 2010 as part of the first-generation Nissan Leaf.

The EM series of motors have since been used in various hybrid and all-electric Nissan vehicles.

This motor has a smaller footprint compared to the EM61, allowing for 11.7 kg of weight savings in the inverter/motor package.

It is used in the following electric vehicles: It is also used in the following hybrids: In 2018, the EM57 motor received an update with the introduction of the ZE1 Nissan LEAF.

Depending on which inverter was mounted on the motor, power levels were increased to 110kW (320Nm) and on the e+ model it was further raised to 160kW (340Nm).