Is the Mokwheel Granite worth buying?
The Granite is the trike we would point a careful buyer to. Its step-over is the lowest in our ranking at 13 inches, each of its three wheels has a hydraulic disc brake, and Mokwheel backs it for two years, double what Lectric offers. You also get seven gears, a saddle with a backrest and a rear basket in the price. At $1,999.99 on November 13, 2026 it costs $300 more than our No. 1 and carries a smaller battery, which is the whole reason it sits second.
Buy it if
- You want the easiest step-through we found and brakes on every wheel
- You live with hills and want real gears under your feet
- A 2-year warranty matters more to you than 15 extra miles of range
Skip it if
- You weigh more than about 300 lb with your cargo: the Lectric XP Trike2 750 carries 415 lb
- You need to lift the trike into a car alone: nothing here is light, but this one is 101 lb
What do three hydraulic brakes change?
Most trikes brake the front wheel and one or both rear wheels with cables. The Granite puts a hydraulic disc on each wheel. Hydraulic means fluid does the work, the way it does in a car: a light squeeze of the lever gives a firm, even stop, which helps if your grip is not what it was. Mokwheel adds a parking brake that locks the wheels when you stop on a slope or load groceries.
Behind you, a differential lets the two rear wheels turn at different speeds through a corner. It is the single most useful part on an adult trike and not every brand fits one. Add the 13-inch step-over and an 80 mm suspension fork, and you have a trike built around not being surprised.
Is 500 W enough?
Mokwheel rates the motor at 500 W, with an 860 W peak and 70 Nm of torque. On paper that is less than the 750 W trikes in this ranking. In daily use two things make up for it. First, the seven gears: you drop to a low gear on a climb and help the motor, where a single-speed trike leaves you spinning or waiting. Second, the limits are sensible: 15 mph on the thumb throttle, 20 mph with pedal assist. That fits the Class 2 definition (a throttle, and motor help that stops at 20 mph) used by states such as California, Florida and Texas.
The 48 V 15 Ah battery holds 720 Wh. Mokwheel states 45 to 55 miles. If you ride with the throttle only, with a full basket, expect less.
Video: "Mokwheel Granite E-Trike Review - Not Wood Turning", Phil Anderson - Shady Acres Woodshop on YouTube. Not made by us; chosen because it shows the trike or the topic clearly.
What's in the box?
The trike, the 48 V 15 Ah battery, a 2 A charger, the rear basket, a tool kit and the manual. A front basket is extra ($49.99 on Mokwheel's store), as are mirrors and a phone mount.
How do you set it up, and what should the first ride be?
Mokwheel posts an assembly video on the product page; the page does not say how much is done at the factory, so set aside an hour and a second pair of hands. Once it is together, check that all three brake levers feel firm, set the saddle so your feet rest flat when you stop, and take the first ride somewhere empty. Use the throttle to pull away from a standstill, then start pedaling.
What does it really cost?
Shipping is free. $1,999.99 was the sale price on November 13, 2026, against a list price of $2,199.99, and Mokwheel says it refunds the difference if its own price drops within 30 days. A spare battery is $599.99. The front basket ($49.99) is the add-on most riders end up wanting.
Per watt-hour of battery, that is $2.78: the figure our tie-break uses.
What do we like, and what should you know?
- 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
- 2-year warranty and 15-day returns
- Backrest saddle and rear basket included; 3-inch tires soften rough pavement
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.
Where can you ride it, and how do you ride it safely?
Mokwheel's figure: 15 mph on the throttle, 20 mph with pedal assist (Class 2). Federal product law (15 U.S.C. 2085) describes a low-speed electric bicycle as a two- or three-wheeled vehicle with working pedals, a motor of less than 750 watts and under 20 mph on motor power alone. Where you may ride is set by your state and city (see the PeopleForBikes summaries): check yours. This isn't legal advice.
A trike doesn't lean, so slow down before every corner. Set the parking brake before you get on or off. The CPSC says to stay present while the battery charges, use the maker's charger and wear a helmet on every ride.
Mokwheel Granite specifications
| Motor | 500 W (860 W peak), 70 Nm of torque |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear hub motor |
| Battery | 48 V 15 Ah (720 Wh) |
| Range (brand figure) | 45 to 55 miles (Mokwheel) |
| Top speed | 15 mph on the throttle, 20 mph with pedal assist (Class 2) |
| Total payload | 350 lb total; front rack 55 lb, rear rack 220 lb |
| Trike weight | 101 lb |
| Stand-over height | 13 in |
| Rider height | 5'0" to 6'2" |
| Tires | 20 × 3.0 in |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc brakes on all three wheels |
| Parking brake | Yes |
| Rear differential | Yes |
| Gears | 7-speed |
| Pedal sensor | Cadence sensor |
| Throttle | Thumb |
| Suspension | Front fork, 80 mm of travel |
| Seat backrest | Included |
| Baskets | Rear basket included; front basket sold separately ($49.99) |
| Folds | Yes |
| Certification | UL 2849 |
| Delivered | Assembly video on the product page; the share done at the factory isn't stated |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty |
| Returns | 15-day returns |
"Not stated": not on the pages we read on November 13, 2026. Range, speed and payload are Mokwheel's own figures.
Why 9.5/10? The score, criterion by criterion
Each criterion is scored out of 10 from the published figure; what the brand doesn't publish scores 2. The full method is public.
| Price, against the catalog median (20%) | 6.4/10 |
|---|---|
| Stability and brakes (20%) | 10.0/10 |
| Battery energy in watt-hours (15%) | 7.6/10 |
| Stand-over height (10%) | 9.5/10 |
| Total payload capacity (10%) | 7.0/10 |
| Warranty (10%) | 6.5/10 |
| Comfort and carrying (10%) | 10.0/10 |
| Return or trial window (5%) | 4.2/10 |
How much is the Mokwheel Granite, and where do you buy it?
$1,999.99 on Mokwheel's own US store on November 13, 2026. Sale price shown on November 13, 2026 (Black Friday period); the crossed-out list price on the page was $2,199.99. Mokwheel says it refunds the difference if its price drops within 30 days.
If that is more than you planned, the Lectric XP Trike2 750 costs $1,699 and scores 9.6/10. One step up, the Addmotor Grandtan M-340 is $2,199 for 9.2/10. We link to the brand's store because that is where we read the price and the stock.
What should you ask Mokwheel first?
- How much of the trike is assembled when it arrives, and which tools do I need?
- Does the 2-year warranty cover the battery for the full two years?
- Who pays return shipping inside the 15-day window, and can the trike be ridden?
- What is the folded size, and does it fit my vehicle?
Which trikes should you compare it with?
The two trikes closest in price: Addmotor Grandtan M-340 ($2,199, 9.2/10) and Lectric XP Trike2 750 ($1,699, 9.6/10). Put all three side by side.
Head-to-heads: Mokwheel Granite vs Lectric XP Trike2, Mokwheel Granite vs Addmotor Citytri E-310.
Rankings with this trike: best electric trikes, electric tricycle for seniors, folding electric trike, fat tire electric trike.
Guides that mention it or help you decide: electric trike vs electric bike, are electric trikes safe for seniors, electric trike laws, how to choose an electric trike.
Where do these figures come from?
- mokwheel.com/products/granite, read November 13, 2026
Not medical or legal advice: rules vary by state and city, and your doctor knows your health.
