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Hub motors are great! I've seen AWD E-bikes with one hub motor on the front and one on the rear... They're also super efficient.

The reason I'm planning to go with a mid drive system is so the motor can take advantage of the bike gears. Starting off you'd use the lower gears but once up to speed you can shift higher to go faster. It's also helpful to use the lower gears to climb hills. The motor spins faster which is better for the motor.