8 low-step trikes, ranked Nov 13, 2026

Best electric trikes for seniors: low step, calm speed

Every trike here asks you to lift your foot 15 inches or less, then we weigh brakes, the differential and price: Mokwheel Granite comes first.

No. 1 here: Mokwheel Granite9.5/10Excellent · $1,999.99 at Mokwheel, checked November 13, 2026

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For seniors: the 8 low-step trikes, in order

Ranked on the "Easy to get on, hard to tip" weights. How this order is built

No. 1Best overall

Mokwheel Granite

$1,999.99~~$2,199.99~~9.5/10Excellent

Best for riders who want gears, a 2-year warranty and brakes on all three wheels.

350 lb payload
720 Wh battery
13 in step-over
Hydraulic disc brakes

13-inch step-over, the lowest of the 15 trikes we compare
Hydraulic disc brakes on all three wheels, plus a parking brake
Shimano 7-speed gears: you can pedal up a hill instead of only throttling

The catch: At 101 lb it is the heaviest of the mid-priced folding trikes here, so the fold helps with storage more than with lifting. The payload is 350 lb in total, 65 lb less than the Lectric. And the battery (720 Wh, 45 to 55 miles stated) is smaller than what Lectric or Addmotor give you for less money.

$1,999.99 at Mokwheel, checked November 13, 2026

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No. 2

Lectric XP Trike2 750

$1,699~~$2,254~~9.6/10Excellent

Best for most adults and seniors who want one trike for errands, long rides and a car trunk.

415 lb payload
840 Wh battery
13.5 in step-over
Hydraulic disc brakes

Up to 70 miles per charge, says Lectric, from an 840 Wh battery certified to UL 2271
Torque sensor: the motor follows how hard you push, so starts feel gentle
13.5-inch step-over and a 5 mph beginner cap in the two lowest modes

The catch: It is a single-speed: no gears to shift, which is simple, but on a long hill you lean on the motor. The warranty is one year, the shortest kind in this ranking. And folding does not mean light: 79 lb without the battery, 88 lb with it. Two people lift this into an SUV, or one person with a ramp.

$1,699 at Lectric, checked November 13, 2026

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No. 3Best price

Lectric XP Trike2

$1,499~~$1,978~~9.3/10Excellent

Best for first-time trike riders who want the safe choice at $1,499.

415 lb payload
624 Wh battery
13.5 in step-over
Hydraulic disc brakes

Hydraulic brakes, parking brakes and a differential at $1,499
14 mph top speed, with a 5 mph cap in Eco and Tour for the first rides
415 lb payload (330 lb rider), the highest of the folding trikes here

The catch: One gear, one year of warranty, and 86 lb with the battery. The cadence sensor switches the motor on when the pedals turn, which feels less natural than the torque sensor on the XP Trike2 750. And the stated 50 miles assumes gentle riding: with the throttle and a full basket, think 25 to 30.

$1,499 at Lectric, checked November 13, 2026

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No. 4

Addmotor Citytri E-310

$1,599~~$1,999~~9.4/10Excellent

Best for riders who want the biggest battery in a folding trike, for less than $1,600.

360 lb payload
960 Wh battery
13.8 in step-over
Disc brakes

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

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.

$1,599 at Addmotor, checked November 13, 2026

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No. 5

Viribus TG1

$699~~$1,199~~8.6/10Very good

Best for flat neighborhoods and tight budgets: the cheapest trike we compare.

395 lb payload
468 Wh battery
15 in step-over
Mechanical disc brakes

$699: less than half the price of most trikes here
Two frame sizes, for riders from 4'11" to 6'2"
Shimano 7-speed gears and a parking brake

The catch: 350 W and 36 volts are fine on flat ground and slow on hills, more so near the weight limit. The brakes are mechanical discs, there is no suspension, and Viribus's page does not mention a differential. It arrives only 35 to 40% assembled, the most work of any trike in this ranking. If nobody handy is around, pay a bike shop to build it.

$699 at Viribus, checked November 13, 2026

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No. 6

sixthreezero EZ Transit

$1,499.99~~$2,299~~8.3/10Good

Best for riders who must lift or store their trike and count every pound.

350 lb payload
499 Wh battery
13.5 in step-over
Mechanical disc brakes

80 lb with the battery, 72 lb without: the easiest to lift here
13.5-inch step-over; fits riders from 4'10" to 6'5", says sixthreezero
Front and rear baskets included

The catch: The 750 W motor sits in the front wheel, the brakes are mechanical, and the page mentions neither a differential nor a parking brake. The battery is small (499 Wh). The page also gives two speed figures, "up to 16 mph" in one place and 28 mph with pedal assist in another: ask which one applies to the trike you receive. A backrest is a $149 option.

$1,499.99 at sixthreezero, checked November 13, 2026

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No. 7Highest payload

Liberty Trike Freedom

$1,6987.9/10Fair

Best for indoor-outdoor mobility: hallways, elevators, stores, the pool, the dog park.

420 lb payload
313 Wh battery
13.5 in step-over
Hydraulic disc brakes

Splits into two halves; the front half weighs 30 lb
Reverse, limited to 3 mph, for backing out of tight spots
13.5-inch step-over and a turning radius of about 7 to 9 feet

The catch: 8 to 20 miles per battery, says Liberty Trike, and the low end is realistic for a heavy rider on hills. An extra battery costs $348. The rear brake is a coaster brake (you pedal backward), with a single disc at the front. There is one gear. And the trial has conditions: after 21 days, returns are for unused products only, minus a 20% restocking fee.

$1,698 at Liberty Trike, checked November 13, 2026

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No. 8

EVELO Compass

$3,199~~$4,299~~7.8/10Fair

Best for riders who want a mid-drive motor, a 4-year warranty and a calm, bicycle-like trike.

350 lb payload
504 Wh battery
15 in step-over
Mechanical disc brakes

Mid-drive motor with 105 Nm of torque and a rear differential, two-wheel drive
4-year / 20,000-mile warranty
21-day at-home trial

The catch: The battery holds 504 Wh, for a stated 40 miles; doubling it means buying EVELO's add-on battery. The brakes are mechanical discs, and the page does not mention a parking brake or a UL certification for the trike. At this price, some buyers will expect hydraulic brakes. It does not fold.

$3,199 at EVELO, checked November 13, 2026

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Best electric trikes for seniors: low step, calm speed: comparison table
Trike	Mokwheel Granite9.5/10$1,999.99 · Nov 13, 2026	Lectric XP Trike2 7509.6/10$1,699 · Nov 13, 2026	Lectric XP Trike29.3/10$1,499 · Nov 13, 2026	Addmotor Citytri E-3109.4/10$1,599 · Nov 13, 2026	Viribus TG18.6/10$699 · Nov 13, 2026	sixthreezero EZ Transit8.3/10$1,499.99 · Nov 13, 2026
Motor	500 W (860 W peak)	750 W (1,310 W peak)	500 W (1,092 W peak)	750 W	350 W	750 W
Battery	48 V 15 Ah (720 Wh)	48 V 17.5 Ah (840 Wh)	48 V 13 Ah (624 Wh)	48 V 20 Ah (960 Wh)	36 V 13 Ah (468 Wh)	48 V 10.4 Ah (499 Wh)
Top speed	20 mph	17 mph	14 mph	20 mph	15.5 mph	16 mph
Payload	350 lb	415 lb	415 lb	360 lb	395 lb	350 lb
Stand-over height	13 in	13.5 in	13.5 in	13.8 in	15 in	13.5 in
Brakes	Hydraulic disc	Hydraulic disc	Hydraulic disc	Disc	Mechanical disc	Mechanical disc
Folds	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Warranty	2-year	1-year	1-year	2-year	1-year	1-year
Where to buy	Check price at Mokwheel	Check price at Lectric	Check price at Lectric	Check price at Addmotor	Check price at Viribus	Check price at sixthreezero

✓ marks the best figure of the row. "Not stated" means the brand doesn't publish it. Each trike keeps its one overall score; this page only changes the order. Prices checked November 13, 2026.

What to know before you choose

If you're buying for yourself at 70, or for a parent, the question isn't power. It's this: can I get on it without holding my breath, and will it stay calm once I'm moving? So this ranking starts with a filter. Every trike here has a published step-over of 15 inches or less, about two stair steps. Trikes that ask you to lift your foot 17 or 18 inches, or whose makers don't publish the figure, are left out, however good they are elsewhere.

Then we change the weights. Step-over height counts for 25% and the brake and stability kit (hydraulic brakes, parking brake, rear differential, UL certification) for another 25%. Battery size drops to 5%: a calm trike beats a long-range one here.

The Mokwheel Granite comes first. Its step-over is the lowest we found, 13 inches. It has a hydraulic brake on each of its three wheels, a parking brake, a backrest and a 2-year warranty. The two Lectric trikes follow closely, and the XP Trike2 has something the Granite lacks: a top speed of 14 mph and a 5 mph learning mode. For indoor-outdoor use at walking pace, look at the Liberty Trike, the only one here with a reverse.

The CDC reports that more than one out of four older people falls each year, and lists lower body weakness and difficulties with walking and balance among the risk factors. A trike doesn't treat any of that. It does take the balancing out of cycling, which is why many riders come back to it. If you've had a fall or a dizzy spell recently, talk to your doctor before you buy.

How this ranking is weighted

Every trike keeps its overall score from the public formula. For this page we re-order the same eligible trikes with the "Easy to get on, hard to tip" weights: stability and brakes 25%, stand-over height 25%, price 15%, warranty 10%, and the rest for the other 4 criteria. The full table is on the methodology page.

Head-to-heads between trikes of this list: Lectric XP Trike2 750 vs Lectric XP Trike2, Mokwheel Granite vs Lectric XP Trike2, Lectric XP Trike2 vs sixthreezero EZ Transit, Lectric XP Trike2 vs Liberty Trike Freedom, Lectric XP Trike2 750 vs Addmotor Citytri E-310, Mokwheel Granite vs Addmotor Citytri E-310.

Other rankings: best electric trike overall, folding electric trike, fat tire electric trike, electric trike for heavy adults, best electric trike under $1000.

Speed, range and payload are each brand's own figures. Rules for electric bikes and trikes vary by state and city: check yours before you ride, and wear a helmet. This page isn't medical or legal advice.

By Linda Garrett, editor, electric trikes · updated November 13, 2026

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