In this paper, the optimal design rrethod of the electropermanent magnetic lifter is proposed. The electromag-netic performances at the states of attraction and release are calculated by the means of the equivalent magnetic circuit rrethod. The magnetic flux flow, the magneto-rrntive force and the aJronnt of lifting force correspond to the electromagnetic performances. As the optimization algorithm, the evolution strategy(ES) is applied for the maximization of the electromagnetic force at the state of attraction and for the minimization of the volume within the alJowable electomagnetic force range.[3] At this rrnrrent, the optimization satisfy the minimization of the electromagnetic force at the state of release. The validity of the proposed optimization rrethod is verified by the comparison between the optimization result and the FEM result (this FEM result is obtained from MAXWELL).