MotoTec Electric Trike 48V 500W
- Tricycle
- 100 pounds
- Large
- Charger
An affordable electric trike that owners use successfully as a low-cost mobility aid on pavement, but the front-wheel-drive layout struggles for traction on gravel, wet grass or inclines, and assembly instructions are a common complaint.
As an Amazon Associate, ProductDome may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page.
How it ranks among the 80 tricycles we track
3.9★ across 140 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
140 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 80 tricycles we track - how the scorecard works · full tricycles data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 21, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The MotoTec Electric Trike is a sit-or-stand three-wheel personal transporter powered by a 48V 500W front-hub motor, with a top speed around 22 mph and a range past 20 miles per charge. It runs on a 16-inch pneumatic front tire and two smaller pneumatic rear tires.
Despite where it's filed, this isn't a pedal bicycle: it's an electric-only three-wheeler closer to a stand-up personal transporter, and reviewers use it for commuting, mobility assistance and general fun rather than cycling. Several owners specifically bought it as a mobility aid because it's cheaper than a traditional mobility scooter and can go faster.
- 48V 500W front-wheel hub motor
- Top speed around 22 mph
- 20-plus mile range per charge
- 16-inch front and two 9-inch rear pneumatic tires
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners frequently use this as an affordable mobility aid, citing its speed and tight turning radius as advantages over a standard mobility scooter. The recurring complaint is front-tire traction: the drive wheel can spin on takeoff, gravel, wet grass or hills until the rider learns to lean forward, and one buyer called it unusable on any incline. Assembly instructions are repeatedly described as unclear, and isolated reports mention a cracked fiberglass casing and a chemical smell from the plastic.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Real-world top speed close to the stated 22 mph
- Tight turning radius, useful indoors or in stores
- Used successfully by several owners as a mobility aid
- Battery reportedly holds charge well over months of use
- Front tire can slip or spin on takeoff, gravel or wet grass
- Struggles on some inclines according to at least one owner
- Assembly instructions widely described as unclear
- Reports of a plastic fender and a chemical odor from the casing
Specifications
| Brand | MotoTec |
|---|---|
| Model | MT-TRK-500 |
| Item Weight | 100 pounds |
| Size | Large |
| Included Components | Charger |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in tricycles.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| MotoTec Electric Trike 48V 500WThis product | 3.9 / 5 | 140 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Radio Flyer Toddler Tricycle Bike and Stroller with Adjustable SeatRadio Flyer | 4.6 / 5 | 12,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Joovy Tricycoo 4.1 Kids Tricycle with 4-Stages Featuring Extra-Wide Front TireJoovy | 4.4 / 5 | 3,600 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Little Tikes Perfect Fit 4-in-1 TrikeLittle Tikes | 4.4 / 5 | 3,200 | 4.4 / 5 |
| LOL-FUN Toddler Balance Bike for 1 2 Year Old Boys Girls Birthday Gift ToyLOL-FUN | 4.8 / 5 | 1,900 | 4.4 / 5 |
Similar tricycles from other brands
Questions about the MotoTec MT-TRK-500
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the MotoTec Electric Trike a pedal bike?
No, it's an electric-only three-wheel personal transporter you ride sitting or standing, not a pedal bicycle.
How far will it go on a charge?
MotoTec states over 20 miles per charge, and one owner using it for a 4-mile daily commute each way reports no noticeable power loss during the day.
Does it handle hills and gravel well?
Reports are mixed. Several owners say leaning forward to weight the front tire helps on inclines and gravel, while at least one reviewer found the front tire would not grip on any incline.