What is the difference between 24V brushed and brushless motors?

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CeciliaDella
07/29/25 12:03pm
The differences between brushed and brushless motors: 1. Brushed motor: It uses carbon brushes as the two power contacts of the motor, controlled by a speed-regulating handle and controller, achieving stepless speed regulation for electric bicycles from 0-20 km/h through secondary gear reduction and an overrunning clutch. Currently, this type of brushed high-speed motor has high gold content, strong gear strength, good wear resistance, and reasonable design, resulting in a low repair rate. Moreover, the cost of repairing and replacing gears and the motor is relatively low, effectively reducing the maintenance costs of electric bicycles. Additionally, brushed motors can easily achieve human-powered riding through an overrunning clutch and flywheel. Brushed motors use mechanical commutation via brushes! 2. Brushless motor: The cost of its speed control system is higher than that of brushed high-speed motors, and the controller is prone to failure during use. Electric bicycles equipped with brushless motors must reach speeds of 35 km/h or more to achieve their optimal working efficiency. However, since electric bicycles are managed as non-motor vehicles with a speed limit of 20 km/h or below, brushless motors are not highly practical for electric bicycles as they reduce working efficiency. Currently, their main advantage is low noise. Brushless motors use electronic circuits for commutation! They have detection components to detect polarity!
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