1000w VS 1500w

[Bobby]

Hello,
I have a 1000w with a 52v battery. I’m curious if upgrading to 1500w is going to make much of a difference. Mostly looking for more hill climbing power.
Thanks.

 

[Member 4888]

Hello,
I have a 1000w with a 52v battery. I’m curious if upgrading to 1500w is going to make much of a difference. Mostly looking for more hill climbing power.
Thanks.

It will deplete the battery faster if that's what you are looking for. If you want to climb get a mid-drive and pair it to a Rohloff Speedhub... you won't be sorry.

 

[Deleted member 4845]

First, it is likely that the 1000 watt and 1500 watt motors are absolutely identical.

Second, just about any 1000 watt DD hub will easily handle 1500 watts.

What you really need is a controller which will supply more amps, and a temperature sensor for the motor itself. May need to look into additional cooling, which you can do for about one or two percent of what a Rohloff will cost you.