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Addmotor Grandtan Turbo vs Van Raam MaxiGrandtan Turbo vs Maxi

Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
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Grandtan Turbo
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Van RaamVan Raam
Maxi
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Key differences

What actually differs

Both one rider.
Weight
Van Raam is 30 lb lighter
Addmotor
118 lb
Van Raam
88 lb
Rider limit
Addmotor allows 15 lb more
Addmotor
280 lb
Van Raam
265 lb
The most the rider alone can weigh.
Battery
Addmotor has 84% more
Addmotor
~960 Wh
Van Raam
522 Wh
Addmotor figure calculated from 48V × 20Ah.
Top speed
Addmotor is 4.5 mph faster
Addmotor
20 mph
Van Raam
15.5 mph
Addmotor is outside Class 1–2.
Verdict

Which one for you

  • Easiest to lift or carry
    Van Raam Maxi
    30 lb lighter overall.
  • Heavier riders
    Addmotor Grandtan Turbo
    Highest published rider limit (280 lb).
  • Longest rides
    Addmotor Grandtan Turbo
    Larger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
  • Easiest to get on
    Van Raam Maxi
    Lowest step-over: 11″ vs 17.5″.
Full specs

Side by side

SpecAddmotor Grandtan TurboVan Raam Maxi
Fit
Step-over height
17.5″
11″Better
Rider height
5′2″–6′4″
Not stated as height; inseam 80-95 cm
Seat height
32.5"-39"
Not published by brand
Rider limit
280 lbBetter
265 lb
Total load
360 lb
—
Seats
1 rider
1 rider
Motor
Rated power
1000W
—
Peak power
1,500W
Not published by brand
Torque
160 NmBetter
45 Nm
Battery
Capacity
~960 WhBetter
522 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
48V · 20Ah
36V · 14.5Ah
Range and speed
Claimed range
Up to 85 milesBetter
Average 60 km; 39-82 km (default battery)
Top speed
20 mph
15.5 mph
E-bike class
Outside Class 1–3
Class 2 (not stated by brand)
Size and folding
Folds
No
No
Folded size
Doesn't fold
Doesn't fold
Weight
118 lb
88 lbBetter
Wheels
24" front / 20" rear
22 in front, 24 in rear
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Tektro mechanical disc brakes on each wheel
V-brakes (rear V-brake or back-pedal brake)
Parking brake
Yes
Yes
Gears
Shimano 7-speed
Fixed gear standard; freewheel, back-pedal, 8-speed options
Rear differential
Yes
Yes
Reverse
Not published by brand
No
Comfort and safety
Suspension
ADDSHOX oil spring front fork, 80mm travel
Not published by brand
Certifications
UL 2271
Not published by brand
List price
Price
$3,399
$3,205.92Better

"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.