15 electric trikes for adults, scored on dated prices, brakes, battery, step-over height and warranty: No. 1 costs $1,699.
Highest score in our formula. Prices checked Nov 13, 2026.
At Lectric, checked November 13, 2026Read review
Lowest price in the top half of this ranking: $999.
At Viribus, checked November 13, 2026Read review
Rated for 500 lb by sixthreezero, $3,399.99.
At sixthreezero, checked November 13, 2026Read review
Best for most adults and seniors who want one trike for errands, long rides and a car trunk.
The catch: It is a single-speed: no gears to shift, which is simple, but on a long hill you lean on the motor. The warranty is one year, the shortest kind in this ranking. And folding does not mean light: 79 lb without the battery, 88 lb with it. Two people lift this into an SUV, or one person with a ramp.
Best for riders who want gears, a 2-year warranty and brakes on all three wheels.
The catch: At 101 lb it is the heaviest of the mid-priced folding trikes here, so the fold helps with storage more than with lifting. The payload is 350 lb in total, 65 lb less than the Lectric. And the battery (720 Wh, 45 to 55 miles stated) is smaller than what Lectric or Addmotor give you for less money.
Best for riders who want the biggest battery in a folding trike, for less than $1,600.
The catch: Read the payload twice. Addmotor writes it as 280 + 80 lb: 280 lb for the rider, 80 lb for cargo. A 300 lb rider is over the limit here and inside it on a Lectric. The stated 90 miles is measured on assist level 1, the gentlest one; nobody rides a whole day there. And Addmotor's page gives no return window, so ask before you order.
Best for first-time trike riders who want the safe choice at $1,499.
The catch: One gear, one year of warranty, and 86 lb with the battery. The cadence sensor switches the motor on when the pedals turn, which feels less natural than the torque sensor on the XP Trike2 750. And the stated 50 miles assumes gentle riding: with the throttle and a full basket, think 25 to 30.
Best for riders who want fat tires, a torque sensor and a long range, and do not need to fold anything.
The catch: You lift your foot 17.5 inches to get on, four inches more than on a Lectric or a Granite. It does not fold, it is about 78 inches long and 32 inches wide, and Addmotor does not publish a clear weight on the page (one answer there mentions about 123 lb). Measure your doorway and your shed before you order.
Best for buyers under $1,000 who refuse to give up hydraulic brakes and a differential.
The catch: It weighs 129 lb, the heaviest folding trike in our ranking by a wide margin. The fold saves floor space; it will not help you lift. Viribus does not state a step-over height for the FC1 on the page we read, so our formula scores that criterion as not stated. The list price shown, $1,999, makes the discount look bigger than it is: judge the trike at $999.
Best for tall or heavy riders who want a long warranty and a dealer network.
The catch: The step-over is 18 inches. That is a real lift of the leg, every time you get on. The motor is 500 W, modest for a fat tire trike, and the 720 Wh battery is average. Emojo's page does not mention a parking brake. Full assembly before shipping costs $200 more.
Best for riders who want a 960 Wh battery and fat tires for $1,699.
The catch: The product FAQ says 1-year warranty; the page footer says 2 years. We scored one year, the lower of the two, and you should get the answer in writing. The page we read gives no top speed and no trike weight. Stock moves too: on the day we checked, two of five colors were sold out.
Best for flat neighborhoods and tight budgets: the cheapest trike we compare.
The catch: 350 W and 36 volts are fine on flat ground and slow on hills, more so near the weight limit. The brakes are mechanical discs, there is no suspension, and Viribus's page does not mention a differential. It arrives only 35 to 40% assembled, the most work of any trike in this ranking. If nobody handy is around, pay a bike shop to build it.
Best for riders who must lift or store their trike and count every pound.
The catch: The 750 W motor sits in the front wheel, the brakes are mechanical, and the page mentions neither a differential nor a parking brake. The battery is small (499 Wh). The page also gives two speed figures, "up to 16 mph" in one place and 28 mph with pedal assist in another: ask which one applies to the trike you receive. A backrest is a $149 option.
Best for taking someone with you: a spouse, a grandchild, a parent who no longer rides.
$3,399.99$4,999.99Nov 13, 20268.1/10
Best for indoor-outdoor mobility: hallways, elevators, stores, the pool, the dog park.
$1,698Nov 13, 20267.9/10
Best for riders who want a mid-drive motor, a 4-year warranty and a calm, bicycle-like trike.
$3,199$4,299Nov 13, 20267.8/10
Best for buyers who want a local dealer, a test ride and a 5-year warranty.
$3,295Nov 13, 20267.7/10
Best for long outings for two, with one or two batteries.
$3,699$4,199Nov 13, 20267.6/10
| Trike | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor | 750 W (1,310 W peak) | 500 W (860 W peak) | 750 W | 500 W (1,092 W peak) | 750 W | 750 W (1,200 W peak) |
| Battery | 48 V 17.5 Ah (840 Wh) | 48 V 15 Ah (720 Wh) | 48 V 20 Ah (960 Wh) | 48 V 13 Ah (624 Wh) | 48 V 20 Ah (960 Wh) | 48 V 14.7 Ah (706 Wh) |
| Top speed | 17 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 14 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph |
| Payload | 415 lb | 350 lb | 360 lb | 415 lb | 450 lb | 400 lb |
| Stand-over height | 13.5 in | 13 in | 13.8 in | 13.5 in | 17.5 in | Not stated |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc | Disc | Hydraulic disc | Disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Folds | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Warranty | 1-year | 2-year | 2-year | 1-year | 2-year | 1-year |
| Where to buy | Check price at Lectric | Check price at Mokwheel | Check price at Addmotor | Check price at Lectric | Check price at Addmotor | Check price at Viribus |
✓ marks the best figure of the row. "Not stated" means the brand doesn't publish it. Range, speed and payload are each brand's own figures. Prices checked November 13, 2026.
Every trike gets one score out of 10, built from the brand's own figures and a dated US price. What a brand doesn't publish scores low.
- Linda Garrett, editor, electric trikes · Read the full method
A folding trike with a 13.5-inch step-over, hydraulic brakes, a rear differential and an 840 Wh battery.
Read the Lectric XP Trike2 750 reviewA folding trike with a 13-inch step-over, triple hydraulic brakes and a Shimano 7-speed drivetrain.
Read the Mokwheel Granite reviewA folding trike with a 960 Wh Samsung battery, a 13.8-inch step-over and a 2-year warranty.
Read the Citytri E-310 reviewAmerica's best-selling electric trike, says Lectric: folding, 13.5-inch step-over, hydraulic brakes, 14 mph.
Read the Lectric XP Trike2 reviewA fat tire trike with a 960 Wh battery, a torque sensor, a backrest and a 2-year warranty.
Read the Grandtan M-340 reviewA 750 W folding trike with hydraulic brakes, a differential and rear suspension for $999.
Read the Viribus FC1 reviewA fat tire trike rated for 400 lb, with a 3-year warranty, a 30-day trial and 400+ dealer shops.
Read the Emojo Caddy Pro reviewA fat tire trike with a 750 W rear-drive motor, a differential and a 20 Ah battery.
Read the MaxFoot MF-30 reviewA $699 folding trike with a 350 W motor, seven gears, a parking brake and a 395 lb payload.
Read the Viribus TG1 reviewAn 80 lb folding trike with a 13.5-inch step-over, 16-inch wheels and baskets front and rear.
Read the EZ Transit reviewA passenger trike rated for 500 lb, with a bench, a seat belt and hydraulic brakes on all three wheels.
Read the Rickshaw reviewA compact 16-inch trike that folds, splits in two, reverses at 3 mph and carries 420 lb.
Read the Liberty Freedom reviewA mid-drive trike with two-wheel rear drive, a 15-inch step-over and a 4-year / 20,000-mile warranty.
Read the EVELO Compass reviewA dealer-backed fat tire trike with hydraulic brakes, a parking function and a 5-year warranty.
Read the Pedego Fat Tire Trike reviewA passenger trike with a rear seat for 150 lb, a torque sensor and up to two 960 Wh batteries.
Read the Greattan L review
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How to transport an electric trikePracticalRead the guide ›An electric trike does one thing a two-wheeler can't: it stands up by itself. You stop at a light and keep your feet on the pedals. You load the basket and nothing tips. That's why so many people come to trikes after 60, after a knee operation, or after years off a bike. And it's why choosing one isn't like choosing an e-bike. What matters is how high you lift your foot to get on, how the thing brakes, and whether the two rear wheels can turn at different speeds in a corner.
So we did the dull part for you. We read the product, warranty and returns pages of fifteen trikes from Lectric, Mokwheel, Addmotor, Viribus, Emojo, MaxFoot, sixthreezero, Liberty Trike, EVELO and Pedego, and noted each price on the brand's own US store on November 13, 2026. They run from $699 to $3,699. Then one formula scored all of them, the same way.
Our No. 1, the Lectric XP Trike2 750, costs $1,699: a 13.5-inch step-over, hydraulic brakes, a rear differential, 840 Wh of battery and a frame that folds. If hills or a longer warranty matter more to you, the Mokwheel Granite (9.5/10) is right behind. On a tight budget, the Viribus FC1 gives you hydraulic brakes for $999.
This site helps you buy; it isn't medical or legal advice. Rules for electric bikes and trikes change from state to state and city to city: check yours, wear a helmet, and ask your doctor if you have a health or balance concern.
By Linda Garrett, editor, electric trikes · updated November 13, 2026
Pick up to three: price, battery, payload, step-over, brakes and warranty in one table, with the best figure of each row ticked.
Tell her who will ride (height, weight, any balance worry), where, and your budget. She'll point you to two or three trikes from the ranking, with the reasons. We answer within two working days.
We can't give medical or legal advice: your doctor knows whether riding suits you, and your state or city sets the rules.
For seniors
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For heavy riders
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