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Electric cargo tricycles are popular for running errands and transporting both goods and people. Families use electric cargo trikes for bringing kids to school, sports, and other events. Cargo e-trikes also work well for short trips to the grocery store or work that involves delivering goods or carrying tools and other supplies. Available in different sizes, some e-cargo trikes provide more room than others.

What Does an Electric Cargo Tricycle for Adults Look Like?

As the name suggests, an electric cargo trike has three wheels – one tire in the front and two in the back. This offers stability and balance for riders of all skill levels. There are two main types of e-trike cargo bikes. The first is a front loader where a cargo box is suspended between the front wheel and the rider. The second configuration is known as a mid-tail or longtail which offers an extended rear end. This type of e-cargo trike is better for transporting people and accommodates more goods and heavier cargo.

How Does an E-Cargo Trike Work?

Electric cargo trikes work using both a pedal system and an electric motor. Most electric cargo trikes for sale come with pedal-assist electric motors that require charging ahead of time. This can take between 3.5 and 6 hours and is especially important if you’re transporting heavy loads over great distances. The motor of an electric cargo trike can be housed in the front or rear wheels. Cargo electric tricycles offer better traction and an easier ride than traditional bikes, including uphill and over various terrains.

Depending on the brand of the cargo electric tricycle and the size motor, these eco-friendly trikes can travel between 50 and 300 miles on a single charge. Most cargo trikes for sale don’t require a battery replacement until they’ve traveled 30,000 miles. Check the specifications of the electric cargo trike before making a purchase. For example, an Addmotor Motan electric trike comes in various sizes and capacities, with some boasting a 90-mile plus diving range or more.