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Port-O-Trike PT3CB Lightning Electric
A folding, one-rider trike with a 200 lb rider limit.
- Motor
- 500W (500 peak)
- Battery
- ~480 Wh
- Range, claimed
- about 18 miles
- Top speed
- Not published
- Folded
- Not published
- List price
- $1,899
Available at
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✓ Specs checked Sep 28, 2026against worksmancycles.com · sources for each spec · 1 conflicting figure
Our scores
Heavy-rider fit0 / 100
Ranks 56th of 60 scored · see the top 10
Out of 100, from published figures only. How we score
Set your height and weight. We compare them with the limits Worksman publishes.
Height
5′6″
168 cm
Weight
180 lb
82 kg
Rider height
4′8″ min6′0″ max
Weight and load
Rider 200 lbTotal 225 lb
Step-over
Specifications
Fit
- Step-over height
- Not published by brandworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Rider height
- 4′8″–6′0″142–183 cmworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Seat height
- Not published by brandworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Rider limit
- 200 lb91 kgworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Total load
- 225 lb102 kg · rider plus cargoworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Seats
- 1 riderworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Motor
- Rated power
- 500Wworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Peak power
- 500Wworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Torque
- Not published by brandworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Battery
- Capacity
- ~480 WhCalculated: 48V × 10Ahworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Voltage and amp-hours
- 48V · 10Ahworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Battery weight
- Not published by brandworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Range and speed
- Claimed range
- about 18 milesworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Top speed
- Not published by brandworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- E-bike class
- Not published by brandworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Size and folding
- Folds
- Yesworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Folded size
- Not published by brandworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Weight
- Not published by brandworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Wheels
- 20 in front and rearworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Brakes and drivetrain
- Brakes
- Front caliper (hand) + rear coaster (foot) brakeworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Parking brake
- Not published by brandworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Gears
- 3-speed coaster brake hubBrand publishes conflicting figures: THREE SPEED coaster brake' (tagline) / 'THREE speed Coaster Brake · The New and Improved Lightning Electric Trike Single speed. We use the figure from the more specific source.worksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Rear differential
- Not published by brandworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Reverse
- Yesworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Comfort and safety
- Suspension
- Not published by brandworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Certifications
- UL2271 batteries, UL-approved chargersworksmancycles.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Documents
Worksman Port-O-Trike PT3CB Lightning Electric manuals and PDFs
A PDF disagrees with the product page. The manual describes an older version with three 12V lead-acid batteries and a 210 lb limit. The product page says a 48V 10Ah lithium battery and 225 lb. The spec sheet above uses the product page.
- BrochureUpgrade Guide for Port-O-Trike, Eagle, ExecutivePDF · from worksmancycles.com · covers Port-O-Trike / Eagle / Executive family · 2014
- Owner's manualProduct Manual for Electric Port-O-TrikePDF · from worksmancycles.com · covers Electric Port-O-Trike family
- Owner's manual2023 Owner's Manual for Lightning Series E-TrikesPDF · from worksmancycles.com · covers all Lightning Series e-trikes · 2023
- DocumentSafe Lithium Ion Battery Storage and Charging ProceduresPDF · from worksmancycles.com · covers all models · Dec 2021
Files hosted by the brand, found Sep 28, 2026. The spec sheet above comes from the brand's product page.
Legal in your state
Can I ride it where I live?
We haven't confirmed this model's class or top speed, so we can't place it in a class yet.
⚠ Class not published
The brand doesn't state a class or top speed.
- License, registration
- No driver's license, registration, license plate or insurance is needed for a legal e-bike or e-trike, and it is not a motor vehicle.
- Helmet
- Riders and passengers under 18 must wear a bicycle helmet on any bike, including an e-bike.
- Minimum age
- Riders must be 16 or older to operate a Class 3. State law sets no minimum age for Class 1 or 2, but pilot laws let San Diego County and Marin County set local limits, listed under local rules below.
- Where you can ride
- E-bike riders have the same road rights and duties as bicyclists, including use of bike lanes.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full California guide · Not legal advice.
⚠ Not covered by the e-bike law
New Jersey's e-bike law leaves trikes out. See what that means for trikes below.
- License, registration
- Riders 17+ need a valid driver's license of any class or a moped (e-bike) license/permit; riders 15-16 need a moped (e-bike) license or permit; bike-share renters 16+ are exempt.
- Helmet
- Motorized bicycle riders of every age must wear an approved helmet.
- Minimum age
- No one under 15 may ride a low-speed e-bike or motorized bicycle.
- Where you can ride
- Motorized bicycles may not use interstates, median-divided highways, roads posted over 50 mph, or the GSP/Turnpike/AC Expressway.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full New Jersey guide · Not legal advice.
⚠ Class not published
The brand doesn't state a class or top speed.
- License, registration
- No driver license needed for any e-bike class.
- Helmet
- Riders and passengers under 16 must wear a bicycle helmet; no state helmet rule for 16+.
- Minimum age
- No statewide minimum age, but since July 1, 2025 cities/counties may set minimum ages and require riders to carry government photo ID.
- Where you can ride
- You may ride anywhere a regular bicycle is allowed, including streets, shoulders, bike lanes and multi-use paths.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full Florida guide · Not legal advice.
⚠ Class not published
The brand doesn't state a class or top speed.
- License, registration
- No driver's license, registration or insurance is needed for a legal Class 1-3 e-bike.
- Helmet
- All Class 3 riders must wear a helmet; for Class 1 and 2 no state helmet rule applies to adults (localities may require helmets).
- Minimum age
- Riders must be at least 16.
- Where you can ride
- E-bikes may be ridden on roads with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less, and in bike lanes; Class 3 only in New York City.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full New York guide · Not legal advice.
Compare with
Worksman Port-O-Trike PTCB Lightning Electric
| This trike | Port-O-Trike PTCB Lightning Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| Step-over | Not published | Not published |
| Total load | 225 lb | 225 lb |
| Weight | Not published | Not published |
| Top speed | Not published | Not published |
Compare with
Retrospec Boca Rev 2
| This trike | Boca Rev 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Step-over | Not published | 17.5″ |
| Total load | 225 lb | 300 lb |
| Weight | Not published | Not published |
| Top speed | Not published | 14 mph |
