In addition to the other downsides of wheel motors, I'd think that there'd be an efficiency hit. You need a larger and heavier wheel to house the motor, and that means more inertia to get that wheel rolling. Though I suppose that perhaps some of that might be offset by drivetrain losses in a more conventional layout.
I've noticed that on EVs where larger styled wheels are optional, the longest WLTP range - by a small amount - is listed for models with simple 15" or similar stamped steel wheels. . David Roden, EVDL moderator & general lackey To reach me, don't reply to this message; I won't get it. Use my offlist address here : http://evdl.org/help/index.html#supt = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = First Law of Bicycling: No matter which way you ride, it's uphill and against the wind. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = _______________________________________________ Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.org No other addresses in TO and CC fields HELP: http://www.evdl.org/help/
