Why dont they make ebike motors with thru axles?

[Raboa]

I was wondering why they don't make ebike motors with thru axles. This would save filling dropouts down and the frame width is wide enough. Maybe the torque would break the frames?

 

[saneagle]

There are through axle hub-motors. Bikes have through axles to save weight, but a hub-motor for one would be heavier. it doesn't make sense to get an expensive lightweight bike, then fit a heavy motor, when you can buy a cheaper heavier bike and fit a lighter motor to get the same power and weight.

 

[Raboa]