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48V 1500W Rear Hub Motors Compared: Kit or Standalone Wheel for Your E-Bike

Four 48V 1500W rear hub options range from a standalone motor to a 700C conversion kit. Decide whether you need a complete kit with LCD display or just the hub motor, with a quick price comparison and use-case picks.

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

The first decision when you are converting a bike to electric is whether to buy a complete rear-wheel conversion package or just the hub motor. The four 48V 1500W rear hub options here land on both sides of that choice. The listed prices run from a standalone hub motor to a conversion kit that includes a 700C rear wheel, LCD display, controller, and several installation accessories. All four are listed as new, share a 48V 1500W electrical rating, and use a 6-screw or 6-hole disc brake interface.

Quick take

If you want the largest set of conversion parts in one package, the conversion kit in this set is the only option that bundles a 700C rear motor wheel, brushless controller, LCD display, power-off brake handles, boost sensor, variable speed flywheel, and two torque arms. The other three are standalone rear hub motors with the same brushless, gearless design and a 7-speed freewheel. Their listed prices sit at different points on the price bar, with the lowest-priced standalone at one end and the complete kit at the other.

Price comparison

Use the bars below to see the listed price positioning at a glance.

ProductListed pricePrice barWhat stands out
48V 1500W Threaded Rear Wheel Brushless Gearless Hub MotorUSD 136.91Standalone threaded gearless hub motor with 7-speed freewheel
For Electric Bike LCD Display 700C Rear Wheel Hub Motor Conversion KitUSD 258.65Complete kit with LCD display, controller, torque arms, and 700C rear wheel
US 1500W 48V Hub Motor Rear Wheel for Electric Bicycle E-bike Kit 7 SpeedUSD 135.53SENDERPICK-branded standalone motor with 7-speed freewheel
For Electric Bicycle E-bike Rear Wheel & Parts 48V 1500W Hub MotorUSD 108.91Lowest listed price; standalone motor with 7-speed flywheel

Decision matrix

Choose this when...Listed priceKeep in mind
You want a complete 700C rear wheel plus controller and LCD display from one bundleUSD 258.65Battery is not included; this is the highest listed price here
You already have a controller and want a standalone threaded hub motor with a 7-speed freewheelUSD 136.91The package includes only the hub motor
You prefer a SENDERPICK-branded rear hub motor with the same 48V 1500W ratingUSD 135.53The package includes only the hub motor
You want the lowest listed price and can supply the disc brakeUSD 108.91The 6-hole disc brake is not included

Product notes

48V 1500W Threaded Rear Wheel Brushless Gearless Hub Motor

48V 1500W Threaded Rear Wheel Brushless Gearless Hub Motor for E-bike

This threaded rear wheel hub motor is the middle-priced standalone option in this group. It is a brushless, gearless motor with a 17mm axle, 3 hall sensors, a 7-speed freewheel, and a 6-hole disc brake interface. The package includes only the motor, so it works best if you already have a 48V 1500W controller in your build. The matching controller type for this motor is the 48V 1500W controller. Its limitation is the same as the other bare motors: you are not getting a display, brake handles, or torque arms in the package, so the rest of the conversion hardware has to be assembled from elsewhere.

For Electric Bike LCD Display 700C Rear Wheel Hub Motor Conversion Kit

For Electric Bike LCD Display 700C Rear Wheel Hub Motor Conversion Kit 48V 1500W

This is the complete-package route in the comparison. It is built around a 700C rear motor wheel and adds a brushless controller, LCD display, swing handle, regular handle cover, a pair of power-off brake handles, controller bag, boost sensor, variable speed flywheel, and two torque arms. If you want the wheel, controller, and display coordinated from one product, this is the option that provides that. The battery is not included, so you still need a 48V battery to power it. The trade-off is the highest listed price in the group, but the component count is also the largest.

US 1500W 48V Hub Motor Rear Wheel for Electric Bicycle E-bike Kit 7 Speed

US 1500W 48V Hub Motor Rear Wheel for Electric Bicycle E-bike Kit 7 Speed

This rear hub motor carries the SENDERPICK brand name and keeps the same mechanical layout as the other standalone motors: brushless, gearless, threaded hub motor with a 17mm axle and 6-hole disc brake interface. The package includes only the hub motor, so pair it with your own 48V 1500W controller and the rest of your conversion parts. If a named brand on the motor is important to you, this is the one to note. Otherwise, the functional specs are very close to the other bare hub motors at slightly different listed prices.

For Electric Bicycle E-bike Rear Wheel & Parts 48V 1500W Hub Motor

For Electric Bicycle E-bike Rear Wheel & Parts 48V 1500W Hub Motor

This option is the lowest listed price in the four-product set. The motor is a brushless, gearless, threaded hub motor with a 17mm axle and 3 hall sensors. The 6-hole disc brake is not included, so plan to bring the brake rotor and related hardware yourself. The matching controller type for this motor is the 48V 1500W controller, so it is electrically in line with the rest of the group. This is the direct budget pick if you already have the controller and display side of a conversion sorted.

Which should you pick?

  • Complete kit: Choose the For Electric Bike LCD Display 700C Rear Wheel Hub Motor Conversion Kit when you want the 700C wheel, LCD display, controller, brake handles, and torque arms in one package and can supply a 48V battery.
  • Named-brand standalone: Choose the SENDERPICK US 1500W 48V Hub Motor Rear Wheel if you prefer a named brand on the motor and already have the controller and display.
  • Lowest listed price: Choose the For Electric Bicycle E-bike Rear Wheel & Parts 48V 1500W Hub Motor for the most budget-conscious entry point, keeping in mind the disc brake is not included.
  • Middle standalone: Choose the 48V 1500W Threaded Rear Wheel Brushless Gearless Hub Motor when you want the same standalone format and a listed price between the budget motor and the SENDERPICK version.
Products in this article
48V 1500W Threaded Rear Wheel Brushless Gearless Hub MotorUSD 136.91View on eBayFor Electric Bike LCD Display 700C Rear Wheel Hub Motor Conversion Kit 48V 1500WUSD 258.65View on eBayUS 1500W 48V Hub Motor Rear WheelUSD 135.53View on eBayFor Electric Bicycle E-bike Rear Wheel & Parts 48V 1500W Hub MotorUSD 108.91View on eBay
48V 1500W Threaded Rear Wheel Brushless Gearless Hub MotorUSD 136.91View on eBayFor Electric Bike LCD Display 700C Rear Wheel Hub Motor Conversion Kit 48V 1500WUSD 258.65View on eBayUS 1500W 48V Hub Motor Rear WheelUSD 135.53View on eBayFor Electric Bicycle E-bike Rear Wheel & Parts 48V 1500W Hub MotorUSD 108.91View on eBay

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