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Series motors have poor speed regulation because a reduced load causes the speed to rise, which causes the current to drop, which causes the speed to rise more because there is less field.

Series motors are usually used to drive massive loads such as trams, where their high starting torque is a big advantage, and the speed cannot go out of control.

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