The reference guide to electric trikes and bikes
Find the e-bike or e-trike that actually fits you.
Every spec is checked against the manufacturer, linked to its source and dated. When a brand publishes two different numbers, we show you both.
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460models checked against manufacturer pages
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Last full check: Sep 2026
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Best for seniorsLow step-overs, light to move, gentle top speedsLow step-overs, light to move, gentle top speeds
2-personPassenger seats, benches and side-by-sidePassenger seats, benches and side-by-side
FoldingFolded sizes and weights comparedFolded sizes and weights compared
Heavy ridersPublished rider limits of 350 lb and upPublished rider limits of 350 lb and up
Under $1,000What you give up at this priceWhat you give up at this price
State laws
Check your state's e-bike laws
Classes allowed, helmet and age rules, and where you can ride, in plain language with links to each statute.
One question, every state: license · helmets · minimum age · registration · what the classes mean
Recent updates
New models, discontinued models and data problems we've found.
- Sep 29+ New modelBrand against brand: Aventon vs Lectric, Velotric vs Aventon, Heybike vs Lectric, Aventon vs Rad Power and Ride1Up vs Aventon, on warranty, support, prices and specs. Plus a "which class is my e-bike" checker for every stateFive brand-vs-brand comparisons and a class checkerView: Brand against brand: Aventon vs Lectric, Velotric vs Aventon, Heybike vs Lectric, Aventon vs Rad Power and Ride1Up vs Aventon, on warranty, support, prices and specs. Plus a "which class is my e-bike" checker for every state
- Sep 29+ New modelA range calculator that starts from any model we list, and two data pages: how much e-bikes weigh and what they cost, by type and price bandRange calculator, weight and cost pagesView: A range calculator that starts from any model we list, and two data pages: how much e-bikes weigh and what they cost, by type and price band
- Sep 29+ New modelThree e-bike guides added: the fastest (every 28 mph Class 3 model, and the ones too fast to count), bikes for heavy riders with published 300 lb+ limits, and bikes that fit riders 6′4″ and upGuides for the fastest e-bikes, heavy riders and tall ridersView: Three e-bike guides added: the fastest (every 28 mph Class 3 model, and the ones too fast to count), bikes for heavy riders with published 300 lb+ limits, and bikes that fit riders 6′4″ and up
- Sep 29§ State lawOne question, every state: whether an e-bike needs a license, registration or insurance, helmet and age rules, and what the three classes meanLicense, helmet, age and class rules for every stateView: One question, every state: whether an e-bike needs a license, registration or insurance, helmet and age rules, and what the three classes mean
- Sep 29+ New model54 more e-bikes from Trek, Specialized, Aventon, Velotric, Mokwheel, Pedego, Rad, Heybike, Himiway and Ride1Up, filling out their lineups54 more e-bikes from the big brandsView: 54 more e-bikes from Trek, Specialized, Aventon, Velotric, Mokwheel, Pedego, Rad, Heybike, Himiway and Ride1Up, filling out their lineups
- Sep 29■ DiscontinuedAventon Level 3 and Pace 4 discontinued, replaced by the Level 4 ADV and Pace 5 RECAventon Level 3 and Pace 4 discontinuedView: Aventon Level 3 and Pace 4 discontinued, replaced by the Level 4 ADV and Pace 5 REC
- Sep 29+ New modelTen e-bike guides added, from mountain and fat tire to folding, cargo and bikes under $1,000, each ranked on published figuresTen e-bike guides addedView: Ten e-bike guides added, from mountain and fat tire to folding, cargo and bikes under $1,000, each ranked on published figures
- Sep 29+ New modelElectric bikes added: 182 models from Aventon, Lectric, Rad Power Bikes, Trek, Specialized and 14 more brands182 e-bikes from 19 brands addedView: Electric bikes added: 182 models from Aventon, Lectric, Rad Power Bikes, Trek, Specialized and 14 more brands
- Sep 28§ State lawState law pages now cover all 50 states and DC. Rhode Island treats an e-trike as a motorized tricycle that needs a licenseAll 50 states and DC now coveredView: State law pages now cover all 50 states and DC. Rhode Island treats an e-trike as a motorized tricycle that needs a license
- Sep 28! Brand newsRad Power Bikes has a new owner. Bikes bought before Dec 15, 2025 aren't covered by its warrantyRad Power Bikes sold; older bikes lose warrantyView: Rad Power Bikes has a new owner. Bikes bought before Dec 15, 2025 aren't covered by its warranty
- Sep 28+ New modelPedego, Catrike, TerraTrike, Van Raam, Worksman and 20 more brands added, 97 models in all97 models from 25 more brands addedView: Pedego, Catrike, TerraTrike, Van Raam, Worksman and 20 more brands added, 97 models in all
- Sep 28■ DiscontinuedMooncool TK1 Fat Tire retired, replaced by the FT1Mooncool TK1 Fat Tire retired, replaced by the FT1View: Mooncool TK1 Fat Tire retired, replaced by the FT1
- Sep 28! Conflicting dataRetrospec Boca Rev 2: the product page says 500 lb total load, the manual says 300 lb. We use 300 lbBoca Rev 2 load: 500 lb on the page, 300 lb in the manualView: Retrospec Boca Rev 2: the product page says 500 lb total load, the manual says 300 lb. We use 300 lb
- Sep 28⊘ Out of classRungu Dualie flagged: its 1,000W motor is over the 750W e-bike limit most states useRungu Dualie: 1,000W motor, over the 750W limitView: Rungu Dualie flagged: its 1,000W motor is over the 750W e-bike limit most states use
- Sep 28■ DiscontinuedRad Power Bikes RadTrike no longer soldRad Power Bikes RadTrike no longer soldView: Rad Power Bikes RadTrike no longer sold