hill climbing? 750W hub versus 250W mid drive

[gromike]

And I'll add to the above that I prefer a rear direct-drive hub motor. The only downside for me is that dang heavy rear wheel. With pedaling I can fly up the hills. My biggest hub motor is labeled at 500w, but is fed up to 1440w. It helps that it's in a 3x9 gearset bike.
With direct-drive hub motors the mantra is more amps!

 

[gromike]

....that is until you smell that smell.