Type of Motor : hub motor vs outrunner

[ramonegumpert]

Dear Experts

I am thinking that an electric hub motor is the same type of AC motor as a regular Outrunner motor.

1. Both are using 3 phase ac current.
2. Both have 3 power lines.
3. Both are Brushless.

So, while they look slightly different, I like to confirm that both are basically the same types of AC motors commutated electronically.

Thanks.
Regards
Ramone

 

[sophiecentaur]

This Wiki link seems to suggest that there is very little difference in principle.