9 high-capacity trikes, ranked Nov 13, 2026

Best electric trikes for heavy adults (400 to 500 lb payload)

9 trikes rated for 400 lb or more in total, but read the rider limit too: on several, part of that figure is basket cargo.

No. 1 here: Lectric XP Trike2 7509.6/10Excellent · $1,699 at Lectric, checked November 13, 2026

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For heavy riders: the 9 high-capacity trikes, in order

Ranked on the "Payload capacity" weights. How this order is built

No. 1Best overall

Lectric XP Trike2 750

$1,699~~$2,254~~9.6/10Excellent

Best for most adults and seniors who want one trike for errands, long rides and a car trunk.

415 lb payload
840 Wh battery
13.5 in step-over
Hydraulic disc brakes

Up to 70 miles per charge, says Lectric, from an 840 Wh battery certified to UL 2271
Torque sensor: the motor follows how hard you push, so starts feel gentle
13.5-inch step-over and a 5 mph beginner cap in the two lowest modes

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.

$1,699 at Lectric, checked November 13, 2026

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No. 2

Addmotor Grandtan M-340

$2,199~~$2,899~~9.2/10Excellent

Best for riders who want fat tires, a torque sensor and a long range, and do not need to fold anything.

450 lb payload
960 Wh battery
17.5 in step-over
Disc brakes

4-inch fat tires: 24-inch front, 20-inch rear
Torque sensor and Shimano 7-speed gears
960 Wh battery; up to 85 miles on assist level 1, says Addmotor

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.

$2,199 at Addmotor, checked November 13, 2026

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No. 3Lowest step-over

Lectric XP Trike2

$1,499~~$1,978~~9.3/10Excellent

Best for first-time trike riders who want the safe choice at $1,499.

415 lb payload
624 Wh battery
13.5 in step-over
Hydraulic disc brakes

Hydraulic brakes, parking brakes and a differential at $1,499
14 mph top speed, with a 5 mph cap in Eco and Tour for the first rides
415 lb payload (330 lb rider), the highest of the folding trikes here

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.

$1,499 at Lectric, checked November 13, 2026

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No. 4Best price

Viribus FC1

$999~~$1,999~~9.1/10Excellent

Best for buyers under $1,000 who refuse to give up hydraulic brakes and a differential.

400 lb payload
706 Wh battery
Not stated step-over
Hydraulic disc brakes

Hydraulic brakes with 180 mm rotors, parking brake and differential under $1,000
750 W rear motor (1,200 W peak, 80 Nm) and a 706 Wh Samsung battery
400 lb payload

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.

$999 at Viribus, checked November 13, 2026

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No. 5

Emojo Caddy Pro

$2,599~~$2,799~~8.9/10Very good

Best for tall or heavy riders who want a long warranty and a dealer network.

400 lb payload
720 Wh battery
18 in step-over
Hydraulic disc brakes

3-year warranty (coverage varies by part) and a 30-day trial
Fits riders up to 6'10", the widest height range we found
Hydraulic disc brakes and a differential rear axle

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.

$2,599 at Emojo, checked November 13, 2026

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No. 6

MaxFoot MF-30

$1,699~~$2,599~~8.7/10Very good

Best for riders who want a 960 Wh battery and fat tires for $1,699.

450 lb payload
960 Wh battery
18 in step-over
Disc brakes

960 Wh battery; 85 miles or more on assist level 1, says MaxFoot
Rear-drive 750 W motor (1,400 W peak) with a differential
350 lb on the trike plus 100 lb on the rear rack

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.

$1,699 at MaxFoot, checked November 13, 2026

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No. 7

sixthreezero Rickshaw

$3,399.99~~$4,999.99~~8.1/10Good

Best for taking someone with you: a spouse, a grandchild, a parent who no longer rides.

500 lb payload
1,008 Wh battery
Not stated step-over
Hydraulic disc brakes

Passenger bench with a seat belt; 500 lb total capacity
Hydraulic disc brakes on all three wheels, plus a parking brake
1,008 Wh Samsung battery, the largest we found

The catch: 158 lb, no fold, and a price above $3,000. The warranty is one year, short for a trike that will carry a second person. sixthreezero recommends cruising at about 16 mph and says it will be slower close to 500 lb, so do not buy it for hills with two adults aboard. The page states no step-over height and no differential.

$3,399.99 at sixthreezero, checked November 13, 2026

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No. 8

Addmotor Greattan L

$3,699~~$4,199~~7.6/10Fair

Best for long outings for two, with one or two batteries.

500 lb payload
960 Wh battery
17.3 in step-over
Not stated brakes

Passenger seat with footrests, rated for 150 lb; rider up to 350 lb
Room for two 960 Wh batteries: up to 130 miles stated
Torque sensor and a 750 W rear-drive motor (1,400 W peak)

The catch: Check which version is in your cart: Addmotor sells a single-battery and a dual-battery Greattan L, and the price changes. The trike is 82.7 inches long and 36.6 inches wide, too wide for a standard 32-inch doorway. The passenger's seat belt is a $49 option. And the page we read does not describe the brakes, which on a 500 lb trike is the first thing we would ask about.

$3,699 at Addmotor, checked November 13, 2026

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No. 9

Liberty Trike Freedom

$1,6987.9/10Fair

Best for indoor-outdoor mobility: hallways, elevators, stores, the pool, the dog park.

420 lb payload
313 Wh battery
13.5 in step-over
Hydraulic disc brakes

Splits into two halves; the front half weighs 30 lb
Reverse, limited to 3 mph, for backing out of tight spots
13.5-inch step-over and a turning radius of about 7 to 9 feet

The catch: 8 to 20 miles per battery, says Liberty Trike, and the low end is realistic for a heavy rider on hills. An extra battery costs $348. The rear brake is a coaster brake (you pedal backward), with a single disc at the front. There is one gear. And the trial has conditions: after 21 days, returns are for unused products only, minus a 20% restocking fee.

$1,698 at Liberty Trike, checked November 13, 2026

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Best electric trikes for heavy adults (400 to 500 lb payload): comparison table
Trike	Lectric XP Trike2 7509.6/10$1,699 · Nov 13, 2026	Addmotor Grandtan M-3409.2/10$2,199 · Nov 13, 2026	Lectric XP Trike29.3/10$1,499 · Nov 13, 2026	Viribus FC19.1/10$999 · Nov 13, 2026	Emojo Caddy Pro8.9/10$2,599 · Nov 13, 2026	MaxFoot MF-308.7/10$1,699 · Nov 13, 2026
Motor	750 W (1,310 W peak)	750 W	500 W (1,092 W peak)	750 W (1,200 W peak)	500 W	750 W (1,400 W peak)
Battery	48 V 17.5 Ah (840 Wh)	48 V 20 Ah (960 Wh)	48 V 13 Ah (624 Wh)	48 V 14.7 Ah (706 Wh)	48 V 15 Ah (720 Wh)	48 V 20 Ah (960 Wh)
Top speed	17 mph	20 mph	14 mph	20 mph	20 mph	Not stated
Payload	415 lb	450 lb	415 lb	400 lb	400 lb	450 lb
Stand-over height	13.5 in	17.5 in	13.5 in	Not stated	18 in	18 in
Brakes	Hydraulic disc	Disc	Hydraulic disc	Hydraulic disc	Hydraulic disc	Disc
Folds	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Warranty	1-year	2-year	1-year	1-year	3-year	1-year
Where to buy	Check price at Lectric	Check price at Addmotor	Check price at Lectric	Check price at Viribus	Check price at Emojo	Check price at MaxFoot

✓ marks the best figure of the row. "Not stated" means the brand doesn't publish it. Each trike keeps its one overall score; this page only changes the order. Prices checked November 13, 2026.

What to know before you choose

A trike spreads the load over three wheels, and the ratings show it: the fifteen we compare carry between 325 and 500 lb. For a big rider that's often the whole reason to look at one. But the number on the product page needs reading. Almost every brand publishes a total payload: you, your clothes, your bag and whatever is in the baskets. Some split it. Addmotor writes "350 + 100 lb": 350 for the rider, 100 for cargo. Lectric gives 415 lb in total, of which 330 for the rider.

This ranking keeps the trikes rated for 400 lb or more in total, and payload counts for 35% of the order. The Lectric XP Trike2 750 leads: 415 lb, hydraulic brakes, a differential, for $1,699. If you weigh more than 330 lb, look at the Addmotor Grandtan M-340 (350 lb rider plus 100 lb of cargo, on 4-inch tires) or at trikes with a single undivided figure: the Viribus FC1 and the Emojo Caddy Pro at 400 lb, the Liberty Trike at 420 lb.

Two more things matter as weight goes up. Brakes: hydraulic discs need less hand force to stop a heavy load. And honest speed: sixthreezero says plainly that its 500 lb Rickshaw goes slower near its limit. Leave yourself a margin of 30 to 50 lb under any rating, and count what's in the basket.

How this ranking is weighted

Every trike keeps its overall score from the public formula. For this page we re-order the same eligible trikes with the "Payload capacity" weights: total payload capacity 35%, stability and brakes 20%, price 15%, battery energy in watt-hours 10%, and the rest for the other 4 criteria. The full table is on the methodology page.

Head-to-heads between trikes of this list: Lectric XP Trike2 750 vs Lectric XP Trike2, Lectric XP Trike2 vs Viribus FC1, Lectric XP Trike2 vs Liberty Trike Freedom, Lectric XP Trike2 750 vs MaxFoot MF-30, Addmotor Grandtan M-340 vs Emojo Caddy Pro, Addmotor Grandtan M-340 vs MaxFoot MF-30.

Other rankings: best electric trike overall, electric tricycle for seniors, folding electric trike, fat tire electric trike, best electric trike under $1000.

Speed, range and payload are each brand's own figures. Rules for electric bikes and trikes vary by state and city: check yours before you ride, and wear a helmet. This page isn't medical or legal advice.

By Linda Garrett, editor, electric trikes · updated November 13, 2026

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