We at VoltBike are flattered to see that the electric trike segment is growing, and that some interesting new competitors are getting into this growing market of electric trikes. Now more than ever, people are looking for eTrikes to get out and about and to get some exercise. The stability and easy of mounting are some key features we've always focused on, and will continue as we always have to make the Trio the best daily rider eTrike in Canada.
What makes the Trio so great?
VoltBike has been offering electric tricycle for a number of years now, and unlike most of our competition, we've had a few generations of the Trio which have continued improving with each model that comes out.
We have designed the Trio to be a daily rider, which is perfect for our active clientele who love riding bikes, but may have some balance or mobility issues. We are proud to be a part of keeping the fun in these people's lives, who may otherwise require mobility scooters or taxis to get around. With the Trio, the world is your oyster!
VoltBike Trio
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Design and Build:
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Features a bold, stocky frame designed for ease of access. The frame construction resembles the Mariner Step-Thru, with thick center tubes.
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Available in Blue and Grey, offering colour choices.
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Comes with a lower "step-over height" for easier mounting, especially for those with mobility issues. Fits a range of rider heights, from 4'11" to 6'4"!
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Motor and Battery:
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Equipped with a 500w (750w peak) Bafang front hub motor, providing significant power with 80 N.m of torque.
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Has a long-range 48v 20Ah (960Wh) Li-ion battery with Samsung cells.
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Features:
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Includes a large full-color LCD screen for displaying important riding information. Also has a USB Port for charging accessories.
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3-wheel Hydraulic disc brakes with integrated parking brakes for safety and convenience.
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Rear differential for improved handling and stability, especially in turns.
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Comes with a rear basket for cargo with water resistant bag, enhancing its utility. An optional front rack is also available for more cargo room.
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Usability:
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Designed for ease of use with a focus on comfort, featuring suspension options like a suspension seat post.
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The e-trike arrives fully assembled, simplifying setup for the user. Just adjust the handlebars and seat how you like it, and you're ready to ride.
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Who are our most notable competitors?
As the popularity of these eTrikes have grown, the Trio now also has some competition. You'll see many electric trikes that look like ours, and some that are radically different. Here are a few of the other trikes out there.
A Quick Comparison Chart:
| Model | Price | Battery | Brakes | Control Pad | Features |
| VoltBike Trio | $2,599 | 20ah (Samsung cells) | Hydraulic Dual Disc Rear Brake | Color 9" LCD screen with USB | Simple to assemble, perfect for everyday riding. Lots of features, great value with after-sales support! |
| Envo Flex | $3,429 | 15ah (Option for dual battery) | Hydraulic Single Disc Rear Brake | Color 4" | Built to handle cargo, 400lb payload capacity. Foldable. Large standard front headlight. |
| Mooncool TK1 | $2299 | 14.5Ah | Hydraulic Single Disc Rear Brake | Simple Black/White | |
| Pedego Fat Tire Trike | $4,595 | 10.5ah(52V) | Hydraulic Single Disc Rear Brake | Color 4" | Large plastic storage bin. 52V battery system. Great brakes! |
Envo Flex Trike:
This fat tire trike has some similarities to ours, with the 20x3" semi-fat tires all around, the rear cargo basket and available front rack. It's also got similar handlebars, and a really cool looking front light.
This model also folds up as well, but frankly, who wants to lift an 80lb folded up trike? Our VoltBike Trio's front handlebars fold down, allowing it to load into a trailer or into the back of a truck using the walk-mode feature.
Currently priced at about $3,000 with a 15 amp hour battery. VoltBike wins on both price (Trio is $2,599) and battery range (Trio has 17.5ah).
Pedego Fat Tire Trike:
Another bike that's similar to the Trio. The Pedego Electric Fat Tire Trike. This bike operates on a 52V system which is interesting, as all the others are 48V. The 52V 10ah battery comes standard with this bike, with an optional secondary battery available.
It's also powered by a hub motor with 750W of power and 75nm of torque, but their motor power output peaks well above the Trio's motor. So this bike is more powerful than the Trio, but with a little less torque. The brakes are also bigger than the Trio with a 203mm, compared to the 180mm brakes on the Trio. The Pedego also has dual-piston brake calipers.
The rear cargo area is a plastic bucket, which is also unique, but offers less storage than the open rear cargo area our trike has. Other features include a bright standard headlight and turning signals. Overall a very interesting Trike.
Now for the bad news. It's pricey. There are some superior features to the Trio that are on this Pedego Trike, but at nearly double the price, it doesn't come cheap. You could buy a Trio, a second battery, upgraded headlight and turn signals and still have some money left over.
Mooncool TK1 Folding Electric Trike:
This eTrike has just recently come onto our radar. It's being very aggressively marketed right now, and so we're starting to see it in ads and in comparison to the VoltBike Trio. Rest assured, we've got this one beat. It does have some "cool" features though!
Mooncool is relatively new company (founded in 2021) based in the USA. The company does not have physical presence, so it's uncertain where is the exact location. However they advertise 24/7 phone support and they recently started shipping to Canadian consumers.
The Mooncool TK1 trike is a folding model as well, and has the motor at the rear of the trike, instead of at the front like the previous examples, as well as ours. We like our VoltBike Trio's motor out front where the weight can be appreciated when climbing steep hills. The front wheel motor gives the Trio an all-wheel-drive capability, with human power driving the rear wheels and the electric motor powering the front wheel. Additionally, front wheel motors are simpler to maintain, as the front wheel can be removed much more easily than the entire rear axle.
Our VoltBike Trio is also way easier to assemble, just unbox, adjust the handlebars, and off you go. The Mooncool however requires you to follow an instructional video to put it together. Our team of mechanics build and tune the bike before if goes into the box, with all 3 wheels attached.
If you're looking for a slightly cheaper, less impressive version of the Trio, the Mooncool is your trike. VoltBike specializes in after-sale support, and part availability, something a drop-shipping company like Mooncool is lacking.