E-bike mid-mounted motor and hub motor: differences and choices

With the continuous development of the E-bike market, more and more foreign consumers are beginning to pay attention to the technology and performance of E-bikes. In the electric power-assisted bicycle E-bike, the motor is a very important component, which directly affects the power and performance of the vehicle. In the field of motors, mid-mounted motors and hub motors are two very common types. This article will introduce the differences between these two motors in detail to help consumers better understand and choose the electric bicycle that suits them.

  • 1. Concepts and principles of mid-mounted motors and hub motors

    (1) Mid-mounted motor: Mid-mounted motor is a driving method for electric bicycles. It installs the motor in the middle of the frame and transmits power to the wheels through chains or gears. This driving method has high stability and transmission efficiency, and is suitable for high-intensity usage scenarios such as long-term riding and hill climbing.

    (2) Wheel hub motor: The wheel hub motor is a motor built inside the wheel. It integrates the motor and the wheel and directly drives the wheel to rotate through the wheel hub. This driving method has the advantages of simple structure, easy maintenance, and small size, but the transmission efficiency is relatively low.

  • 2. The difference between mid-mounted motor and hub motor

    (1) Installation method: The mid-mounted motor is built into the middle of the frame and needs to transmit power to the wheels through chains or gears; while the hub motor is built directly inside the wheel without additional transmission components.

    (2) Transmission mode: The mid-mounted motor transmits power to the wheels through chains or gears, which has high stability and transmission efficiency; while the hub motor directly drives the wheels to rotate through the hub, and the structure is simpler.

    (3) Power output: The power output of the mid-mounted motor is relatively high, which is suitable for high-intensity usage scenarios, such as long-term riding and hill climbing; while the power output of the hub motor is relatively low, which is suitable for low-intensity usage scenarios such as urban commuting.

    (4) Noise level: Since the mid-mounted motor needs to transmit power to the wheels through chains or gears, it may produce a certain amount of noise during riding; while hub motors have relatively low noise due to their simple structure.

    (5) Maintenance cost: Mid-mounted motors require regular maintenance of transmission components such as chains or gears, and the maintenance cost is relatively high; while hub motors have relatively low maintenance costs due to their simple structure and easy maintenance.

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