Hub motor selection in electric unicycle

With the development of the transportation industry, people's travel modes have become more and more diversified, with electric cars, electric motorcycles, and electric bicycles flooding the streets, in addition to electric scooters and electric unicycles for solving the last-mile journeys. Compared with the previous types of vehicles, electric scooters and electric unicycles are more suitable for fun-filled recreational trips, taking into account the portability of the vehicle, mostly using hub motors. But picking the right hub motor for your project is also an important thing that will directly determine how well your vehicle will perform.

Motor power

Electric motors have a peak rating and a continuous or rated power, and you can roughly estimate the torque you need based on your peak torque when accelerating, riding uphill or off-road. Once you exceed what the motor can handle, it's easy to overheat and demagnetize the motor, which ultimately leads to lower motor efficiency and reduced motor life.

Evaluating torque and transmission

The acceleration, hill climbing ability and top speed of an electric unicycle depend greatly on the motor torque. A higher torque motor can accelerate faster and tackle steeper hills. Lower ratios increase torque but also result in lower speeds, so you need to balance the two.

Consider efficiency ratings

Higher efficiency hub motors convert a higher percentage of input battery power into usable mechanical power. Higher efficiency motors run more efficiently and generate less heat. Lunyee's hub motors focus on the operational efficiency of the motor and are dedicated to providing energy efficient solutions.

Heat resistance

Hub motors are integrated into the vehicle and have poor dispersion compared to Lunyee's hub motors use high-temperature grade magnets and windings for higher heat resistance.

Larger, more powerful motors will consume more power and, if run continuously, will reduce range. Less powerful motors have a longer range per charge. So mileage needs also need to be considered when selecting a motor.

Conclusion

Taking into account a number of factors, you can choose the right electric unicycle motor for your use.