Sorandy 48V 500W Electric Scooter Hub Motor Review: Can It Transform Your Bike?

The Sorandy 48V 500W hub motor is a conversion kit component designed for people who want to turn their regular bike into an electric one. With 500 watts of power, it sits in the middle range - not super powerful like racing e-bikes, but stronger than the cheapest options. The motor weighs only 8.2 pounds, which is light enough that it won't make your bike feel too heavy. The waterproof design is nice because you can ride when it's wet outside without breaking the motor. It uses a brushless design, which means the motor should last longer and need less fixing than older types.

This motor works best for people who already have a good bike and want to add electric power to it. If you like working on bikes and don't mind buying extra parts like batteries and controllers, this could save you money compared to buying a whole new e-bike. The 48-volt system means it can go faster than cheaper 36-volt motors, making it okay for riding around town or on bike paths. However, you need to know what you're doing to install it properly and make sure all the parts work together safely.

The big problem is this is just one piece of the puzzle. You still need to spend several hundred more dollars on a battery, controller, throttle, and other parts to actually make it work. Complete budget e-bikes cost around $500-700, so by the time you buy everything, you might not save much money. There's only one customer review, so we don't know if lots of people are happy with it or if it breaks down quickly. The listing also doesn't say what size wheel it is or give clear details about speed and range, which makes it hard to know if it will work for what you need.