Addmotor Citytan M-315 500W vs Worksman Port-O-Trike PT3CB Lightning ElectricCitytan M-315 500W vs Port-O-Trike PT3CB Lightning Electric
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Same 500W motor, both fold, both one rider.
Total load
Addmotor carries 85 lb more
Addmotor
310 lb
Worksman
225 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Rider limit
Only Worksman publishes one
Addmotor
Not published
Worksman
200 lb
We can't confirm Addmotor's rider limit.
Battery
Addmotor has 35% more
Addmotor
~648 Wh
Worksman
~480 Wh
Addmotor figure calculated from 48V × 13.5Ah. Worksman figure calculated from 48V × 10Ah.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Heavier ridersWorksman Port-O-Trike PT3CB Lightning ElectricThe only one with a published rider limit (200 lb). Addmotor allows more total load but doesn't say how much of it can be the rider.
- Longest ridesAddmotor Citytan M-315 500WLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecAddmotor Citytan M-315 500WWorksman Port-O-Trike PT3CB Lightning Electric
Fit
Step-over height
14.1″
Not published by brand
Rider height
5′1″–5′9″
4′8″–6′0″
Seat height
28.7" (min) - 34.6" (max)
Not published by brand
Rider limit
Not published by brand
200 lbBetter
Total load
310 lbBetter
225 lb
Seats
1 rider
1 rider
Motor
Rated power
500W
500W
Peak power
1,100W
500W
Battery
Capacity
~648 WhBetter
~480 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
48V · 13.5Ah
48V · 10Ah
Range and speed
Claimed range
50 MilesBetter
about 18 miles
Top speed
20 mph
Not published by brand
Size and folding
Folds
Yes
Yes
Folded size
41.3 × 43.3 × 45.3″
Not published by brand
Weight
96 lb
Not published by brand
Wheels
20" X 3.0"
20 in front and rear
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Mechanical Disc Brakes On Each Wheel
Front caliper (hand) + rear coaster (foot) brake
Parking brake
Yes
Not published by brand
Gears
Shimano 7-Speed
3-speed coaster brake hub
Rear differential
Yes
Not published by brand
Reverse
No
Yes
Comfort and safety
Suspension
ADDSHOX Oil Spring Suspension Fork (front); feature tab: 80mm of travel
Not published by brand
Certifications
Not published by brand
UL2271 batteries, UL-approved chargers
List price
Price
$1,199Better
$1,899
"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.