Frequently Asked Questions
A: eTrikes may be operated by persons 16years or older. Generally, adults and seniors ages 55+ are finding our electric trikes to work best for local transportation. Small business, municipalities and government agencies are discovering electric tricycles to be a great golf cart alternative.
A: At the present time, eTrikes must generally follow the same rules and regulations as pedal bikes, eBikes and eScooters. eTrikes are not permitted on highways, interstates, and major roads with speed limits higher than 30 miles per hour unless a bike lane is present.
A: Aside from being awesome, eTrikes are great to own:
- If you want an easy, simple and eco-friendly way to travel around your town with no gas or insurance needed and minimal maintenance. Most models do not require a drivers license or registration to operate.
- If you live in an area where parking or traffic congestion are issues and want a more efficient, yet stable way to get around.
- If your business needs to reduce transportation costs, downsize vehicles for more space, indoor transportation and/or reduce carbon footprint.
A: eTrikes are all electric and powered by a lithium ion battery that propels a rear differential motor or wheel motors.
A: eTrikes can travel 30- 65 miles on a full charge depending on the tricycle.
A: eTrikes are best suited for flat, hard compact surfaces such as bike lanes, paved bike paths, roads and sidewalks. eTrikes can also safely be ridden on hard compact natural surfaces like dirt, sand, gravel and grass.
A: eTrikes are charged using an AC charger that adapts to your eTrike and plugged into a standard US 110v outlet. The charging device has a red light when empty and plugged in. Once charging is completed the red light will turn green and automatically stop charging the battery.
A: eTrikes lithium ion batteries in our personal use trikes can last anywhere from 3-5 years.
A: eTrikes use maintenance free lithium batteries. Specific battery size of each model can be found under the specifications of each model on the shop page.
A: eTrikes range in speed from 18mph to 28mph depending on model. Speed of each model can be found under the specifications of each model on the shop page.
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- eTrikes are three wheeled making them more stable than bikes.
- They also have a low step through making them easier to get on and off of.
- Most eTrikes also have onboard storage for carrying gear, bags, groceries, etc.
- Most all eTrikes also have two seats for double riders.
- eTrikes are generally less expensive than golf carts and require less maintenance.
- Most of our eTrikes do not require a license, registration or insurance to operate anywhere bikes are permitted, while such regulations vary for golf carts depending on location and their minimum and maximum speeds.
- eTrikes may operate on sidewalks. bike lanes, bike paths where bikes are permitted, while golf carts may not. Several models are great mobility devices for people with disabilities.
A: It depends on the jurisdiction. Most of our eTrikes being used for mobility needs as an ADA electric mobility device can be ridden on sidewalks. For leisure purposes there could be more restrictions of use, depending on your local laws.
A: As with bikes, most eTrikes may be parked in bike stands, vehicle parking spots, or anywhere not obstructing pedestrian walk ways, fire hydrants or entrances to businesses.
A: eTrikes are equipped with a key and most with alarms. Simply, engage the emergency brake and alarm if equipped, turn off the eTrike, and take the key with you. For more security, users may purchase a regular bike lock to secure to a fixed object.
A: Load capacity varies on each trike from about 300 pounds to 700 pounds. Load capacity can be found on each product description.
A: The requirements for operating eTrikes vary by location. Generally, if classified as a bicycle, no license, insurance, or registration is needed. If classified as a motor vehicle, a driver’s license, insurance, and registration may be required.
A: Lithium-ion batteries are not permitted on airplanes.