Is the Addmotor Citytri E-310 worth buying?
The Citytri E-310 is the value surprise of this ranking. For $1,599 on November 13, 2026 you get a 48 V 20 Ah Samsung battery (960 Wh), the largest of any folding trike here, with a stated range of up to 90 miles on the lowest assist level. The step-over is 13.8 inches, there is a disc brake on each wheel, a parking brake, a differential and a 2-year warranty. What keeps it third: the rider limit is 280 lb, and the brakes are not hydraulic.
Buy it if
- You want to charge once a week instead of every other day
- You are between 5'1" and 5'9", under about 260 lb, and ride on pavement
- You like a longer warranty than Lectric gives
Skip it if
- You weigh more than 280 lb: choose the Lectric XP Trike2 or the Addmotor Grandtan M-340
- You want hydraulic brakes that need less hand force: see the Mokwheel Granite
How far does a 960 Wh battery really take you?
Watt-hours are the honest way to compare batteries: volts times amp-hours. The Citytri's pack holds 960 Wh. The Lectric XP Trike2 holds 624 Wh, the Mokwheel Granite 720 Wh. More energy means more miles, whatever the brochure says.
Addmotor states up to 90 miles, and says plainly that the figure is for assist level 1. That is a slow, light push on flat ground. Ride on level 3 with some throttle and a loaded basket, and a sensible guess is half of that. Half of 90 is still 45 miles, enough for most riders to go a week of short trips without plugging in. That is the real benefit: you think about charging less often.
Who fits on the Citytri?
The standard Citytri fits riders from 5'1" to 5'9", says Addmotor; the Plus version, with larger wheels and a 16-inch step-over, covers 5'3" to 6'1". On the standard frame the step-through is 13.8 inches high. The saddle has a backrest whose height you can change, which is rarer than it sounds.
The limit to watch is weight. The rider maximum is 280 lb, with another 80 lb allowed as cargo. The trike itself is one of the lighter ones here, about 86 lb with its battery according to an answer Addmotor posted on the product page. Its 2.4-inch tires are narrow by trike standards, which rolls easily on pavement and gives up some comfort on gravel. Folded, it measures 45.3 by 33.9 by 28.7 inches.
Video: "Addmotor CITYTRI E-310 Electric Trike Assembly Tutorial & Operations Guide", Addmotor on YouTube. Not made by us; chosen because it shows the trike or the topic clearly.
What's in the box?
The trike, the Samsung 48 V 20 Ah battery, a charger, the rear basket, the backrest saddle, tools and the manual. Addmotor says it ships 85% pre-assembled.
How do you set it up, and what should the first ride be?
With 85% done at the factory, what is left is usually the handlebar, the front wheel or fender, the pedals, the saddle and the basket. Give it an hour. Charge the battery fully before the first ride, check that the folding latch is locked, and try the parking brake on your driveway. Start on assist level 1: this is a 750 W trike with a 20 mph top speed, and level 1 keeps it calm.
What does it really cost?
$1,599 was the sale price on November 13, 2026; the list price shown was $1,999. A rear basket storage bag and an extended warranty year ($199) are the add-ons Addmotor suggests. A second battery of this size costs around $700 on its store, which you are unlikely to need.
Per watt-hour of battery, that is $1.67: the figure our tie-break uses.
What do we like, and what should you know?
- 960 Wh battery: a third more energy than the standard Lectric for $100 more
- 13.8-inch step-over and a backrest that adjusts up and down
- A disc brake on each wheel, a parking brake and a rear differential
- 2-year warranty; certified to UL 2849 and UL 2271, per Addmotor
- Folds, and weighs about 86 lb with the battery
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.
Where can you ride it, and how do you ride it safely?
Addmotor's figure: 20 mph top speed. Federal product law (15 U.S.C. 2085) describes a low-speed electric bicycle as a two- or three-wheeled vehicle with working pedals, a motor of less than 750 watts and under 20 mph on motor power alone. Where you may ride is set by your state and city (see the PeopleForBikes summaries): check yours. This isn't legal advice.
A trike doesn't lean, so slow down before every corner. Set the parking brake before you get on or off. The CPSC says to stay present while the battery charges, use the maker's charger and wear a helmet on every ride.
Addmotor Citytri E-310 specifications
| Motor | 750 W |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear motor |
| Battery | 48 V 20 Ah (960 Wh) |
| Range (brand figure) | Up to 90 miles on assist level 1 (Addmotor) |
| Top speed | 20 mph top speed |
| Total payload | 280 lb rider plus 80 lb of cargo |
| Trike weight | About 86 lb with the battery (34 kg plus a 5 kg battery, per Addmotor's answer on the page) |
| Stand-over height | 13.8 in |
| Rider height | 5'1" to 5'9" (the Plus version fits 5'3" to 6'1") |
| Tires | 20 × 2.4 in front, 18 × 2.4 in rear |
| Brakes | A disc brake on each wheel |
| Parking brake | Yes |
| Rear differential | Yes |
| Gears | Not stated |
| Pedal sensor | Not stated |
| Throttle | Half-twist |
| Suspension | Suspension fork |
| Seat backrest | Included |
| Baskets | Rear basket |
| Folds | 45.3 × 33.9 × 28.7 in folded |
| Certification | UL 2849 and UL 2271 |
| Delivered | Ships 85% pre-assembled |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty |
| Returns | Not stated |
"Not stated": not on the pages we read on November 13, 2026. Range, speed and payload are Addmotor's own figures.
Why 9.4/10? The score, criterion by criterion
Each criterion is scored out of 10 from the published figure; what the brand doesn't publish scores 2. The full method is public.
| Price, against the catalog median (20%) | 7.3/10 |
|---|---|
| Stability and brakes (20%) | 8.5/10 |
| Battery energy in watt-hours (15%) | 9.4/10 |
| Stand-over height (10%) | 9.0/10 |
| Total payload capacity (10%) | 7.3/10 |
| Warranty (10%) | 6.5/10 |
| Comfort and carrying (10%) | 8.0/10 |
| Return or trial window (5%) | Not published: 2.0/10 |
How much is the Addmotor Citytri E-310, and where do you buy it?
$1,599 on Addmotor's own US store on November 13, 2026. Sale price shown on November 13, 2026 (Black Friday period); the crossed-out list price on the page was $1,999.
If that is more than you planned, the sixthreezero EZ Transit costs $1,499.99 and scores 8.3/10. One step up, the Liberty Trike Freedom is $1,698 for 7.9/10. We link to the brand's store because that is where we read the price and the stock.
What should you ask Addmotor first?
- Is the 280 lb rider limit firm, and does it include a backpack?
- What is your return policy if the trike does not suit me?
- How long does the stock charger take to fill the 20 Ah battery?
- Which version should I order at my height: standard or Plus?
Which trikes should you compare it with?
The two trikes closest in price: Liberty Trike Freedom ($1,698, 7.9/10) and sixthreezero EZ Transit ($1,499.99, 8.3/10). Put all three side by side.
Head-to-heads: Lectric XP Trike2 750 vs Addmotor Citytri E-310, Mokwheel Granite vs Addmotor Citytri E-310.
Rankings with this trike: best electric trikes, electric tricycle for seniors, folding electric trike.
Guides that mention it or help you decide: are electric trikes safe for seniors, how much does an electric trike cost, how to choose an electric trike, how to transport an electric trike.
Where do these figures come from?
- addmotor.com/products/citytri, read November 13, 2026
Not medical or legal advice: rules vary by state and city, and your doctor knows your health.
