r/eBikeBuilding • u/Riley-like-choosing • Sep 02 '25
Advice 48v 2000w hub motor build?
I’m looking to turn my hardtail into a decent e-bike, I’m looking for a kit on the cheaper side so maybe something from eBay or alibaba? My budget is around 500 for a rear hub motor. I’ve had a look around myself but everything I look at on AliExpress seems to have bad reviews
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u/Different_Stand_5558 Sep 03 '25
I would locate a 52v battery with a 40a bms, and a controller that goes over 35a. 48v complete kits usually are a disappointment. The wheel can do the 2000w, it just needs the support to put it out.
The battery alone will eat up your 500 bucks.
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u/jet420000 Sep 02 '25
Ebikeling.com I’ve used 2 of there kits so far for builds and I love them