Is the MaxFoot MF-30 worth buying?
The MF-30 gives you the Grandtan recipe for $500 less: a 750 W rear-drive motor with 85 Nm, a differential, a 48 V 20 Ah battery (960 Wh), 4-inch tires and a backrest. MaxFoot allows 350 lb on the trike and 100 lb on the rear rack. At $1,699 on November 13, 2026 that is a lot of trike. It ranks eighth because MaxFoot's page leaves questions open: no top speed, no weight, no return window, and two different warranty lengths.
Buy it if
- You want fat tires and a big battery and your budget is under $1,800
- You weigh up to 350 lb
- You are comfortable asking the seller a few direct questions before paying
Skip it if
- You want every figure published before you buy: Lectric and Mokwheel are more complete
- You need a low step-over: this one is 18 inches
What is rear drive, and why does MaxFoot insist on it?
Many budget trikes put the motor in the front wheel. It is cheap to build, and the trike is pulled along. The MF-30's motor drives the rear axle through a differential, so the trike is pushed by its two rear wheels, where most of your weight sits. On a wet road or a gravel climb, that is the difference between a front wheel that spins and a trike that simply goes.
MaxFoot rates the motor at 750 W with a 1,400 W peak and 85 Nm of torque, and pairs it with a 48 V 20 Ah battery. Stated range is 85 miles or more on assist level 1. As always, halve it for real riding.
What is missing from the page?
We like to give you a number for everything. For the MF-30 we could not: MaxFoot's product page does not state the top speed or the weight of the trike, and it does not give a return window. It mentions a 1-year warranty in the FAQ and a 2-year warranty in the footer.
None of this means the trike is bad. It means our formula cannot give credit for what is not written down, and neither should you. Email MaxFoot the four questions at the bottom of this review. If the answers come back clear and quick, that tells you something good about the support too.
Video: "Maxfoot MF-30 review: $2,599 Three-wheeled Dream Machine - This Electric Trike Is Super Groovy", Brent McCluskey Unboxings on YouTube. Not made by us; chosen because it shows the trike or the topic clearly.
What's in the box?
The trike, the 48 V 20 Ah battery, a charger, the rear basket with a waterproof bag, tools and the manual. MaxFoot says it ships 85% pre-assembled from a US warehouse within two business days.
How do you set it up, and what should the first ride be?
Like the Addmotor trikes, the last 15% is handlebar, front wheel, pedals, saddle and basket. The step-over is 18 inches and the seat sits around 33 inches, so set the saddle low for the first rides. Start on assist level 1 and learn how the rear drive pushes you through a turn before you add speed.
What does it really cost?
$1,699 on November 13, 2026, with a list price shown of $2,599. A spare 20 Ah battery is $699 and rear fenders $89 on MaxFoot's store. Ask about return freight before you order: the page does not say who pays.
Per watt-hour of battery, that is $1.77: the figure our tie-break uses.
What do we like, and what should you know?
- 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
- Backrest saddle, rear basket and waterproof bag included
- Ships 85% pre-assembled
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.
Where can you ride it, and how do you ride it safely?
MaxFoot doesn't state a top speed on the page we read. 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. Hold a brake lever while 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.
MaxFoot MF-30 specifications
| Motor | 750 W (1,400 W peak), 85 Nm of torque |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear motor |
| Battery | 48 V 20 Ah (960 Wh) |
| Range (brand figure) | 85 miles or more on assist level 1 (MaxFoot) |
| Top speed | Not stated |
| Total payload | 350 lb on the trike plus 100 lb on the rear rack |
| Trike weight | Not stated |
| Stand-over height | 18 in |
| Rider height | 5'2" to 6'4" |
| Tires | 24 × 4 in front |
| Brakes | Dual disc brakes |
| Parking brake | Not stated |
| Rear differential | Yes |
| Gears | Not stated |
| Pedal sensor | Not stated |
| Throttle | Not stated |
| Suspension | Front suspension fork |
| Seat backrest | Included |
| Baskets | Rear basket with a waterproof bag |
| Folds | No |
| Certification | UL-certified battery, says MaxFoot |
| Delivered | Ships 85% pre-assembled |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty per the product FAQ (the page footer mentions 2 years: ask before you buy) |
| Returns | Not stated |
"Not stated": not on the pages we read on November 13, 2026. Range, speed and payload are MaxFoot's own figures.
Why 8.7/10? 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%) | 7.0/10 |
|---|---|
| Stability and brakes (20%) | 5.5/10 |
| Battery energy in watt-hours (15%) | 9.4/10 |
| Stand-over height (10%) | 6.0/10 |
| Total payload capacity (10%) | 9.3/10 |
| Warranty (10%) | 4.0/10 |
| Comfort and carrying (10%) | 8.0/10 |
| Return or trial window (5%) | Not published: 2.0/10 |
How much is the MaxFoot MF-30, and where do you buy it?
$1,699 on MaxFoot'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 $2,599. Grey and Candy Red were sold out; Neptune Blue, Yellow and Dark Green were in stock.
If that is more than you planned, the Liberty Trike Freedom costs $1,698 and scores 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 MaxFoot first?
- Is the warranty one year or two, and what does it cover?
- What is the top speed, and can it be limited?
- What does the MF-30 weigh with its battery?
- What is the return window, and who pays the freight?
Which trikes should you compare it with?
The two trikes closest in price: Lectric XP Trike2 750 ($1,699, 9.6/10) and Liberty Trike Freedom ($1,698, 7.9/10). Put all three side by side.
Head-to-heads: Lectric XP Trike2 750 vs MaxFoot MF-30, Addmotor Grandtan M-340 vs MaxFoot MF-30.
Rankings with this trike: best electric trikes, fat tire electric trike, electric trike for heavy adults.
Guides that mention it or help you decide: electric trike vs electric bike.
Where do these figures come from?
- maxfoot.bike/products/maxfoot-mf-30-electric-assist-adu…, read November 13, 2026
Not medical or legal advice: rules vary by state and city, and your doctor knows your health.
