I just purchased a bike with a 500w brushless rear hub motor. (it says 250 as the law here states that 250w is the max for electric bikes) I only paid what I did for the bike because it was 500w.
My wifes 250w motor with me on acts IDENTICAL to mine going up and down hills and on straightaways. I was confused about this until I realized that we both have the SAME 250 watt controller. The bike shop explained to me that the most my bike motor would put out is 250W because of the controller.
My questions; if I replace the controller with a 500w unit, will I be getting the stated power out of my motor?
Edit: Battery is 48v 15.6ah
Thanks in advance.
PS: I just read some of these and they say "Luna" so I'm not sure this post is in the right spot.
My wifes 250w motor with me on acts IDENTICAL to mine going up and down hills and on straightaways. I was confused about this until I realized that we both have the SAME 250 watt controller. The bike shop explained to me that the most my bike motor would put out is 250W because of the controller.
My questions; if I replace the controller with a 500w unit, will I be getting the stated power out of my motor?
Edit: Battery is 48v 15.6ah
Thanks in advance.
PS: I just read some of these and they say "Luna" so I'm not sure this post is in the right spot.
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