How Fast Can an Electric Tricycle Go? | Etrike Top Speeds

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All right, so you're in the market for an electric trike, and you want to know how fast they go. Well, the reality of all E products, E-bike, and E-trikes in the US, is a lot of them are limited and limited in speed. Generally in California, you can't go faster than 20 miles an hour with a throttle, or 28 miles an hour with pedal assist.

Now for an electric tricycle, you're going to see a lot of the trike on the market are limited to about 15 miles an hour. The reason they do that is that on three wheels, typically there is a little bit more risk of tipping. Now, I've done a lot of videos on how to train and how to ride, but you don't want to be cruising around on this thing at 25 miles an hour, 30 miles an hour. So a lot of the speeds are limited for safety with tricycles, and you're going to see most of them at 15 miles an hour and under.

On this trike in particular, if you just use the throttle you can hit about 15, and, if you use the pedal assist, the most I've gotten up to is about 15 or 16 as well. And typically if you're a trike rider, you're not looking to hit 20, 25, or 30 miles an hour. In some cases, you could if you wanted to, but again, I wouldn't advise it. So this E-trike in particular is going to go 15 miles an hour. This is a 250-watt front hub motor.

You're also going to see bigger motors on a lot of these E-trikes, you're going to see 750-watt, 500-watt. And in some cases, that may benefit you if you're going to do a lot of hills, but even the 750 watts are going to be limited to 12, 13, 14, and 15 miles an hour. There are some competitors out there that have tricks and they're all limited to about that range, 14 miles an hour, 15 miles an hour. And again, the motor size doesn't matter.

In some situations, it may benefit on bigger hills, but if you just have moderate hills and you're doing a lot of flat riding, having that extra 500 watts or 250 watts isn't going to be of big benefit to you because you're not going to experience the top end speed. After all, the tricycle's going to be limited anyways.

So again, 15 miles an hour on this trike, and most trikes are going to be 15 miles an hour and under. I have seen some that allow for more. They're a little bit more industrious looking, off-road looking, that you could be probably hitting close to 20 miles an hour, but again, going to be a very specific tricycle and most brands would just advise against that, to be honest with you.

Riding an electric tricycle can be a great way to get around town. E-trikes emit zero emissions, they are comfortable and they are great for carrying cargo. The added stability from the third wheel helps to make tricycles easier to ride and better at handling heavy loads. Thus, it may be the perfect purchase for a lot of riders. However, you may be wondering just how fast and far they can go.

How Fast Do E-Trikes Go?

The top speed of electric tricycles depends on the powertrain in use. The majority tend to top out somewhere near 20 miles per hour. However, a few can reach speeds of around 30 miles per hour.

In the Sixthreezero lineup, our electric tricycle is the EVRYjourney 250W Tricycle. This has a recommended operating speed of 12 to 24 miles per hour. So, if you want to pick up the pace, you can easily outperform most other electric tricycles.

What Is the Longest Range E-Trike?

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Typically, electric tricycles can go somewhere between 20 and 40 miles on a single charge of the battery. This is plenty to get you wherever you may need to go for most trips. Many people commute or run errands using e-trikes. So, this is ideal for those uses and even some longer trips.

However, the longest-range electric trike can go quite a bit further. There is one with a powertrain that can carry it nearly 500 miles. Of course, this design is quite expensive and requires some sacrifices in terms of comfort and cargo to be able to reach such a distance. Generally, riders are better off with a more moderate maximum range.

Typical E-Trike Speed & Distance

As mentioned, the top speed and distance for most electric tricycles are around 20 miles per hour and 30 to 40 miles distance. These numbers reflect what the majority of riders are looking for from an electric tricycle.

Compared to e-bikes, tricycles are a little slower and have a slightly worse range due to their larger size. However, the compromise is fairly small. Plus, many riders think the trade-off is more than worthwhile for the better riding experience and cargo-carrying ability of e-trikes.

In fact, the capabilities of e-trikes are so good that they are being explored as an option for revolutionizing short-range deliveries. So, if you want something that will offer you the fun and functionality of an electric bike but need something a little more practical for everyday life, this may be the right option for you.

Sixthreezero Electric Tricycles

Sixthreezero has heard the calls for electric tricycles from our customers. We have released the EVRYjourney 250W Tricycle, a variant of our highly popular electric and standard bicycle frame.

The classic, retro styling of the EVRYjourney has helped to make it one of the most popular options in our catalog. People love how timeless it looks. Plus, the bike is designed to be super comfortable for riding around town.

With the new electric tricycle variant, you get all the things that made the bicycle so popular plus more. Plus, it features a step-through frame that makes it more comfortable for mounting and dismounting. Whether you want to head out on the bike trail for a comfortable weekend ride or need to get to the store to pick up some groceries, this e-trike can help you get it done.

Contact us to discuss your requirements of Electric City Motorcycle. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.