Application — E-Scooter

Brushless Motor For Electric Scooters And Urban Mobility.

Electric scooters need a motor that is efficient enough to maximize battery range, powerful enough to climb urban hills and sealed well enough to ride in rain. Brushless DC motors — in hub or mid-drive configurations — deliver all three. Shenghe builds BLDC hub motors and geared mid-drive motors for kick scooters, mopeds, delivery scooters and shared mobility fleets running on 36V, 48V or 60V battery systems.

  • 36V / 48V / 60V battery systems
  • 250W — 3000W rated power range
  • Hub motor and mid-drive options
  • IP65 / IP67 for all-weather riding
Why BLDC For E-Scooters

What Makes Brushless Motors The Only Choice For Electric Scooters

  • 90-93% efficiency maximizes range per battery charge
  • Maintenance-free operation critical for shared fleet economics
  • Regenerative braking recovers 5-15% energy during deceleration
  • Silent operation meets urban noise regulations
  • Compact hub motor integrates directly into the wheel
  • IP65/IP67 sealing enables all-weather and fleet washdown durability

Typical E-Scooter Motor Spec Range

ParameterRange
VoltageDC 36V / 48V / 60V
Rated power250 W — 3000 W
Top speed25 — 80 km/h (model dependent)
Motor typeHub motor or mid-drive with reduction
Efficiency90 — 93%
ProtectionIP65 / IP67
Wheel size8" / 10" / 12" / 14" hub motor
Hill grade10 — 20% (power dependent)

Typical E-Scooter Use Cases

  • Commuter kick scooter: 250-500W hub motor for last-mile urban commuting at 25 km/h
  • Performance scooter: Dual 1000-1500W hub motors for high-speed personal transport
  • Delivery moped: 1500-3000W mid-drive motor for cargo-laden food and parcel delivery
  • Shared fleet scooter: Ruggedized 350-500W hub motor built for abuse, vandalism and outdoor exposure
  • Seated moped: 1000-2000W rear hub or mid-drive for two-up riding capability
  • Three-wheel cargo scooter: Geared motor with differential for stability under heavy loads
  • Folding micro-scooter: Ultra-compact 250W hub motor for portable commuter use

Technical Details For Scooter Manufacturers

  • High magnet grade: N48SH neodymium magnets maintain performance at elevated operating temperatures
  • Potted stator: Epoxy-filled stator cavity prevents moisture ingress and improves heat dissipation
  • Dropout compatibility: Standard 12mm or 15mm axle fits common scooter fork dropouts
  • Disc brake mount: IS or post-mount tabs integrated into hub motor side cover
  • Thermal sensor: NTC thermistor embedded in winding enables controller derating before damage
  • Hall + sensorless: Dual-mode operation for smooth startup and high-speed efficiency

Motor For Your E-Scooter?

Send your vehicle weight, target speed, hill grade requirement, wheel size and annual volume. We recommend a hub or mid-drive motor matched to your design and quote within one working day. Or request the catalog to review our full EV motor range.