It depends on what output voltage the VFD is.

Generally VFDs output a 3 phase version of whatever voltage you feed in, so if you want to run one from typical 240V single phase, you'd need a motor that can be wired to accept 240V 3 phase. Which for a typical* induction motor, means wiring it as delta, as opposed to star which you would do typical UK 380/415V 3 phase. These motors will usually have a plate that gives dual voltage/current ratings for 230 and 380V.


However, you can get 'boost' VFDs, that will take 240V single phase, and output 380V 3 phase.



I say typical, as I have come across induction motors (generally older ones), that are internally connected as delta but are rated for 380/415V.