Prices checked Nov 13, 2026 • Official sources • Public scoring formula • No. 1: Lectric XP Trike2 750, 9.6/10

Our No. 1: XP Trike2 750
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8 folding trikes, ranked Nov 13, 2026

Best folding electric trikes for a trunk, an RV or a closet

8 trikes that fold, none of them light (80 to 129 lb), so check the weight before you plan to lift one into a trunk.

No. 1 here: Lectric XP Trike2 7509.6/10Excellent · $1,699 at Lectric, checked November 13, 2026

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Folding: the 8 folding trikes, in order

Ranked on the "Overall" weights. How this order is built

No. 1Best overall

Lectric XP Trike2 750

$1,699$2,2549.6/10Excellent

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. 2

Mokwheel Granite

$1,999.99$2,199.999.5/10Excellent

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. 3

Addmotor Citytri E-310

$1,599$1,9999.4/10Excellent

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. 4Best price

Lectric XP Trike2

$1,499$1,9789.3/10Excellent

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. 5

Viribus FC1

$999$1,9999.1/10Excellent

Best for buyers under $1,000 who refuse to give up hydraulic brakes and a differential.

  • 400 lb payload
  • 706 Wh battery
  • Not stated step-over
  • Hydraulic disc brakes
  • Hydraulic brakes with 180 mm rotors, parking brake and differential under $1,000
  • 750 W rear motor (1,200 W peak, 80 Nm) and a 706 Wh Samsung battery
  • 400 lb payload

The catch: It weighs 129 lb, the heaviest folding trike in our ranking by a wide margin. The fold saves floor space; it will not help you lift. Viribus does not state a step-over height for the FC1 on the page we read, so our formula scores that criterion as not stated. The list price shown, $1,999, makes the discount look bigger than it is: judge the trike at $999.

$999 at Viribus, checked November 13, 2026
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No. 6

Viribus TG1

$699$1,1998.6/10Very 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. 7

sixthreezero EZ Transit

$1,499.99$2,2998.3/10Good

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. 8Highest 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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Best folding electric trikes for a trunk, an RV or a closet: comparison table
Trike
Lectric XP Trike2 7509.6/10$1,699 · Nov 13, 2026
Mokwheel Granite9.5/10$1,999.99 · Nov 13, 2026
Addmotor Citytri E-3109.4/10$1,599 · Nov 13, 2026
Lectric XP Trike29.3/10$1,499 · Nov 13, 2026
Viribus FC19.1/10$999 · Nov 13, 2026
Viribus TG18.6/10$699 · Nov 13, 2026
Motor750 W (1,310 W peak)500 W (860 W peak)750 W500 W (1,092 W peak)750 W (1,200 W peak)350 W
Battery48 V 17.5 Ah (840 Wh)48 V 15 Ah (720 Wh)48 V 20 Ah (960 Wh)48 V 13 Ah (624 Wh)48 V 14.7 Ah (706 Wh)36 V 13 Ah (468 Wh)
Top speed17 mph20 mph20 mph14 mph20 mph15.5 mph
Payload415 lb350 lb360 lb415 lb400 lb395 lb
Stand-over height13.5 in13 in13.8 in13.5 inNot stated15 in
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic discDiscHydraulic discHydraulic discMechanical disc
FoldsYesYesYesYesYesYes
Warranty1-year2-year2-year1-year1-year1-year
Where to buyCheck price at Lectric Check price at Mokwheel Check price at Addmotor Check price at Lectric Check price at Viribus Check price at Viribus

✓ 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

Let's clear up one thing first, because the photos don't: a folding electric trike isn't a light trike. The eight that fold in our comparison weigh between 80 and 129 lb. Folding makes a trike shorter, so it fits a closet, an RV bay or the back of an SUV. It doesn't make it something you carry up the stairs.

So read two numbers before any other: the weight, and the folded size. The Lectric XP Trike2 750, first here as in our main ranking, folds to 36.5 by 38 by 26 inches and weighs 88 lb. The sixthreezero EZ Transit is the lightest at 80 lb, on 16-inch wheels. The Viribus FC1 is the heaviest at 129 lb: treat its fold as a way to park it against a wall.

One trike takes the lifting problem seriously. The Liberty Trike separates into two halves, and the front one weighs 30 lb. If you travel alone and can't lift 80 lb, it's the one to look at, small battery and all. For everyone else, a short ramp or a second pair of hands does the job. Our guide on how to transport an electric trike covers ramps, racks and what fits where.

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 "Overall" weights: price 20%, stability and brakes 20%, battery energy in watt-hours 15%, stand-over height 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 Viribus FC1, Lectric XP Trike2 vs Liberty Trike Freedom, Lectric XP Trike2 750 vs Addmotor Citytri E-310.

Other rankings: best electric trike overall, electric tricycle for seniors, 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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Folding: questions buyers ask

More answers in our guides
What is the best folding electric trike?
The Lectric XP Trike2 750 (9.6/10): it folds to 36.5 by 38 by 26 inches, arrives assembled and carries an 840 Wh battery for $1,699. The Mokwheel Granite (9.5/10) folds too and adds gears.
What is the lightest folding electric trike?
Among the trikes we compare, the sixthreezero EZ Transit: 80 lb with its battery and 72 lb without, per sixthreezero. The Liberty Trike weighs 91 lb but splits into two pieces, the front one at 30 lb.
Will a folding electric trike fit in my car?
Measure first. Compare the folded size with your cargo opening: the Lectric XP Trike2 is 36.5 by 38 by 26 inches, the Addmotor Citytri E-310 45.3 by 33.9 by 28.7, the Viribus TG1 47.2 by 40.2 by 33.9. Addmotor says the Citytri slides into car trunks; with numbers like these, an SUV or a minivan is the safer bet.
Are folding trikes less stable?
Nothing in the published specs says so: the folding trikes at the top of this list have the same rear differential and brakes as rigid ones. Check that the frame latch is locked before every ride.

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Tell her who will ride (height, weight, any balance worry), where, and your budget. She'll point you to two or three trikes from the ranking, with the reasons. We answer within two working days.

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