Rear Hub Motor neodrives Z20
Energy-Efficient German Design
Exceptionally silent, energetic and versatile: these are the typical features of rear wheel hub motors. An outstanding representative of this type is the neodrives Z20 rear hub e-assist. Optimized driving dynamics meet sophisticated design, while efficient energy consumption with an efficiency of 85% is combined with a user-friendly touchscreen display.
The features of the neodrives Z20 speak for themselves. The maximum assistance level is 300 percent. Short-term, for example, when starting up, the motor increases its maximum power to up to 700 W. With the 612 Wh battery, you can achieve ranges of up to 145 kilometers (90 miles) on your e-trike or recumbent bike. The whisper-quiet rear-wheel drive is a gearless electric assist where not a fraction of the engine power is lost via chain or sprocket. This protects these drivetrain parts, which on average last four times longer than with bottom bracket engines. To meet the highest quality standards, 93 percent of the engines are manufactured in Germany.
A particular advantage of the hub motor system compared to bottom bracket motors is that you can recover energy when driving downhill. This technology is called recuperation. A short pressure on the control unit and the motor brake works as a generator. This charges the battery and also protects the brake pads on your disc brakes. But the drive also protects the environment and your wallet: with modern eco-electricity, a full load of driving pleasure costs you only about 30 cents.
A unique feature for recumbents: your tricycle with hub motor has an electric reverse gear. In this way, the vehicle plays out a further advantage of its design. Activate the function with an initial backward movement and your electric trike will roll out of the parking space at up to 3 km/h (1.9 mph).
Tailwind by Thumb Pressure
The neodrives Z20 Makes It Easy to Control
The neodrives Z20 also makes it easy to take a closer look at data such as the remaining range, battery display, current power consumption, daily distance traveled or average speed: thanks to the touchscreen, the menus on the 2-inch color display of the Z20 can be browsed easily. This works even in rain and with various gloves. This works even in rain and with various gloves.
HP Velotechnik trikes give you the choice of positioning the display next to the handlebar for a comfortable place to get in and the “Top View” above the end of the handlebar for best readability.
To match the high-quality electrical engineering, we offer you two extra-class drivetrain options: The Sram 30 derailleur system with 3×10 very finely graduated gears and the robust C1.12 bottom bracket gearbox from Pinion with an enormous gear ratio range of 600 percent.
To match the high-quality electrical engineering, we offer you two extra-class drivetrain options: The Sram 30 derailleur system with 3×10 very finely graduated gears and the robust C1.12 bottom bracket gearbox from Pinion with an enormous gear ratio range of 600 percent.
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Test the neodrives Z20 Rear Hub Motor Yourself!
At these dealers near you, you will find recumbents from HP Velotechnik with a hub motor waiting for your test drive. Click on the dealer for the details and your desired date for an individual consultation.
