Addmotor Citytri E-310

A trike that folds: the Addmotor Citytri E-310 pairs a low step-through frame with a folding design that the brand says fits a car trunk, a closet or an RV compartment. It weighs 39.9 kg with its battery and runs a 750 W rear hub motor.

Highlights

• Low step-through frame: a 13.8 in standover on the Standard version, in 7020 and 6061 aluminum alloy.
• 750 W rear hub motor: a half-twist throttle plus cadence-sensor pedal assist, with a 32 km/h top speed.
• UL-certified Samsung battery: 48 V, 20 Ah (960 Wh), up to 145 km on the lowest assist level (PAS 1) by the brand's figure.
• Brakes and fork: mechanical discs on all three wheels and a parking brake, with an ADDSHOX oil-spring fork up front.
• Tires and load: 20 x 2.4 in front and 18 x 2.4 in rear on the Standard version; rated for 163 kg including the rear basket.

Who it suits

Riders who want a stable three-wheeler they can fold, take to a cottage or RV site, and store in a small space. Our guide to folding vs full-size e-bikes covers the trade-offs.

Good to know

• Its 750 W motor is above the 500 W limit for e-bikes in Ontario, Quebec, B.C. and Alberta, so it is sold for private-property use. See the rules by province.
• Range is the brand's figure; speed, hills, rider weight, tire pressure and cold all change it. How to estimate your range.
• Ships free anywhere in Canada (no P.O. boxes).
• The Plus version has 22 x 2.4 in front and 20 x 2.4 in rear tires and a 16 in standover.