Hi all
first poster
I have a voilamart rear hub motor. I've read in a few places that even when idle or when coasting, the hub motor will draw power from the battery, but I can't seem to get a definitive answer if that is actually the case.
for example, if I ride up a big hill, then ride down the other side, will the spinning wheel draw lots of current from the battery? or if I turn on then leave standing for an hour, will the motor draw power and generate heat due to the resistance of the non moving wheel? or am I laughably wrong about the whole thing and power ONLY goes in when the (lets keep it simple) throttle is opened?
Any light shed gratefully accepted
first poster
I have a voilamart rear hub motor. I've read in a few places that even when idle or when coasting, the hub motor will draw power from the battery, but I can't seem to get a definitive answer if that is actually the case.
for example, if I ride up a big hill, then ride down the other side, will the spinning wheel draw lots of current from the battery? or if I turn on then leave standing for an hour, will the motor draw power and generate heat due to the resistance of the non moving wheel? or am I laughably wrong about the whole thing and power ONLY goes in when the (lets keep it simple) throttle is opened?
Any light shed gratefully accepted