Top 10 cost-effective electric tricycle brands in 2024

Electric tricycles are growing in popularity for recreational riding and environmentally friendly transportation. With many brands on the market, it can be tricky finding good value. We compare the top 10 e-trike companies of 2024 to help identify cost-effective options.

A summarized comparison of the 10 best brands:

Comparison Factors

Electric brand tricycles are priced from $1299-$2499. They also utilize name brand parts like Bafang motors. We evaluate major e-trike brands across several factors to determine overall value: upfront costs, included features, range per charge, build quality and lifespan, warranties, and customer service reputation. Weight capacity and comfort are also considered.

Rad Power Bikes - RadTrike

Pricing

• RadTrike starts at $1,999
• Viribus models range from $889-$939

Range

• RadTrike tested range of 45 miles on a single charge
• Viribus models range from 22-30 miles per charge based on battery size

Build Quality

• RadTrike has aluminum frame with cargo rack
• Viribus has carbon steel step-through frame
• RadTrike has adjustable seat and handlebars
• Viribus options for comfort accessories

Addmotor - Grantan

Pricing

• Grantan Tricycle is $1,199
• Viribus models range from $889-$939

Range

• Grantan range of 35 miles
• Viribus models 22-30 mile range

Build Quality
Grantan and Viribus has carbon steel step-through frame

Emojo -  Emojo Bull 

Pricing

• Emojo Bull starts at $1,599
• Viribus models range $889-$939

Range

• Emojo Bull tested at 40 miles
• Viribus models 22-30 miles

Build Quality

• Emojo aluminum alloy frame
• Viribus steel or aluminum

Lectric - Electric XP Trike

Pricing

• Electric XP Trike starts at $1,499
• Viribus models range $889-$939

Range

• Electric XP Trike tested range of 30 miles
• Viribus Trio models 22-30 miles

Build Quality

• Electric XP lightweight aluminum frame
• Viribus carbon steel frame

Comfort and Handling

• Electric XP folding etrike
• Viribus Trio Plus Dual mechanical-disc brakes, adjustable seat and bars

Buzzaround - LX 3-Wheel Scooter 

Pricing

• Buzzaround LX 3-Wheel Scooter $1,799
• Viribus models range $889-$939

Range

• Buzzaround up to 15 miles per charge
• Viribus Trio models 22-30 miles

Build Quality

Buzzaround aircraft grade aluminum

Comfort and Handling

• Buzzaround seamless frame for easy boarding
• Viribus carbon steel frame

Belize - Tri-Rider E-trike

Pricing

• Belize Tri-Rider starts at $2,798
• Viribus models range $889-$939

Range

• Belize Tri-Rider tested range of 12-25 miles
• Viribus Trio models 22-30 miles

Build Quality

• Belize Tri-Rider carbon steel frame
• Viribus carbon steel frame

Comfort and Handling

• Belize Tri-Rider front V-Brake with parking locks and rear disc brake
• Viribus Trio Plus dual mechanical-disc brakes, adjustable seat and bars

Evelo - Compass

Pricing

• Evelo Compass $3,199
• Viribus models range $889-$939

Range

• Evelo Compass up to 40-80 mile range
• Viribus Trio models 22-30 miles

Build Quality

• Evelo aluminum alloy frame
• Viribus carbon steel frame

Comfort and Handling

• Evelo F/R disc brakes
• Viribus Trio Plus front and rear disc brakes, Integrated safety cutoff switch & cutoff.

Freedom power cycles - Fat Tire E-Trike

Viribus Trio Plus

The Viribus Trio Plus Electric Tricycle, which is priced at just $969, offers a surprisingly budget-friendly option for a motorized three-wheeler.

It’s a low-power design best suited for flat areas, featuring a 250W hub motor in the front wheel. The motor carries a peak power rating of 500W, so it may handle modest inclines but likely won’t be as impressive of a climber as other e-trikes we’ve tried.

The 36V and 10Ah battery is also rather small, but the top speed of 15 mph (25 km/h) means that it won’t draw power too quickly from that 360 Wh battery. The company estimates the max range as 30 miles (51 km) on pedal assist or 20 miles (32 km) on throttle-only operation. Pedal assist requires the user to work the pedals as it contributes additional motor power, while the throttle-only operation mode lets users ride the Viribus electric tricycle while treating the pedals like foot rests.

There’s no way the Viribus is going to rival the major players when it comes to performance or features. But there are plenty of seniors living on fixed incomes that can’t afford even a low-cost $1,499 Lectric XP Trike, much less a $2,499 RadTrike.

And when you’re just planning to cruise around the neighborhood and slide down to the shuffleboard court, an ultra-low-cost option like the $889 Viribus electric tricycle might be just what the doctor ordered.

Its low power and smaller battery don’t make it great for hillier areas, but I think it’d work fine on flat ground for basic rides.

While no two riders’ needs are the same, this overview of the top brands should help identify high-value electric tricycles tailored to your priorities, whether cargo hauling, pleasure riding, or daily transportation.