ELECTRIC TRIKE BUYING GUIDE
Choose around the rider.
Then the ride.
An adult electric tricycle adds motor assistance to a three-wheel cycle. The right choice depends on how the rider fits, where they ride and how the trike will be stored.
01 / FIT & ACCESSCheck more than rider height
Compare pedal reach, handlebar reach, seat adjustment and step-over height. A height guide is a starting point: the rider also needs to get on and off comfortably and reach the controls.
When you call, have the rider's height and inside-leg measurement ready, and tell us about any access or seating requirements.
02 / SEATING & COMFORTFind a position that suits you
An upright trike and a semi-recumbent trike feel different. The CHILL uses a feet-forward position with a supportive backrest. Compare seat height, back support and the reach to pedals and handlebars.
For older riders or people with balance or mobility concerns, individual fit and the ability to steer and brake matter more than an age label.
03 / TERRAIN & ASSISTANCEDescribe your usual route
Tell us about hills, tight turns and whether you ride on sealed paths, gravel or grass. The CHILL's mid-drive system supports low-speed starts and hills. The Sobowo FAT combines four-inch tyres with front suspension for mixed surfaces.
Assistance and distance between charges vary with load, hills, surface conditions and how you ride. Motor size alone does not tell the whole story.
04 / STORAGE & TRANSPORTMeasure the space you have
Measure gates, doorways, storage areas and any vehicle space you intend to use. Check a model's overall width and weight as well as its length.
For a folding electric tricycle, confirm the folded dimensions, lifting weight and the steps involved in folding it. Folding does not automatically mean easy to lift.
05 / CARGO & DELIVERYPlan what you need to carry
Shopping, work equipment and recreational gear all affect model choice. Check the rider limit, each basket's limit and the combined load limit on the current product page.
Ask about delivery to your postcode, final assembly and how you will get the trike into its storage space.
06 / CONFIDENT OWNERSHIPGet to know three-wheel handling
A tricycle supports itself when stationary, but steering and cornering differ from a two-wheel bicycle. Start gradually in a suitable open area and follow the model's riding and assembly instructions.
Ask us for model-specific safety and compliance information, compatible battery and charger guidance, maintenance advice and replacement parts support.