This paper presents an advanced modelling, simulation and analysis of a low-power high-torque five phase permanent magnet brushless direct current (PMBLDC) motor drive. For achieving high torque density in the air gap, a 144° mode of excitation is used. The proposed model helps to determine and analyze the dynamic characteristics of the PMBLDC motor such as speed, torque and pulse width modulation (PWM) inverter components such as phase currents and voltages effectively. This model is suggested to be used as an effective tool for the development of five phase PMBLDC motor drive applications including control algorithms and topological variations with reduced computation time and memory size. The entire work is validated using MATLAB simulation software. © 2012 Praise Worthy Prize S.r.l. - All rights reserved.