Type of electric bike motors
Types of electric bike motors
Electric bike motor types include :
Mid motor , hub motor, dual motor(2WD)

Electric bike motor powers mostly include :
250W,500W,750W,1000W
Two main types of e-bikes come with either an e bike motor placed in the bottom bracket (mid-drive) or in the rear wheel hub (hub motor).
Sometimes , you'll see e-bikes with a front wheel drive, or two-wheel drive, also known as AWD e-bikes.
W = Watts. Motor power.
Average range:
- Mid-Drive: 250W
- Hub Motor: 500W/750W
- 2WD: 1,000W+
Nm = Torque in Newton meters.
Average range: 40Nm – 100Nm
- 40Nm – City commuters, single speed e bikes
Hub motor / mid-drive optional - 80Nm – Hub motor commuter bikes, mid-drive electric mountain bikes
Hub / Mid-drive optional - 100Nm – 160Nm –rear hub fat tire eBikes
Hub motor
Higher torque = More power and a noticeable ‘kick’ = Fast acceleration = Great for steep hills and on heavy fat tire ebikes.
Average Speed:
- Mid-Drive: 250W ( Max speed 25kmph)
- Hub Motor: 500W/750W (Max speed 35kmph)
- 2WD: 1,000W+ (Max speed 45kmph+)
So , before you decide to make it , you'd better choose a appropriate motor for you e bike.