Addmotor SpytanX vs Liberty Trike Freedom 16"SpytanX vs Freedom 16"
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Same 750W motor, both fold, both one rider.
Weight
Liberty Trike is 14 lb lighter
Addmotor
105 lb
Liberty Trike
91 lb total
Folded size
Liberty Trike folds smaller
Addmotor
25.7 cu ft
Liberty Trike
20.1 cu ft
40.9 × 34.6 × 31.4″ vs 33 × 31 × 34″
Total load
Liberty Trike carries 40 lb more
Addmotor
380 lb
Liberty Trike
420 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Battery
Addmotor has 207% more
Addmotor
~960 Wh
Liberty Trike
~313 Wh
Addmotor figure calculated from 48V × 20Ah. Liberty Trike figure calculated from 36V × 8.7Ah.
Top speed
Addmotor is 3 mph faster
Addmotor
15 mph
Liberty Trike
12 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryLiberty Trike Freedom 16"14 lb lighter overall.
- Smallest storage spaceLiberty Trike Freedom 16"Folds about 5.6 cu ft smaller.
- Longest ridesAddmotor SpytanXLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAddmotor SpytanXLowest step-over: 11.2″ vs 13.5″.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecAddmotor SpytanXLiberty Trike Freedom 16"
Fit
Step-over height
11.2″Better
13.5″
Rider height
4′9″–5′9″
Not published by brand
Seat height
27.5"-34.2"
33" to 39.5"
Total load
380 lb
420 lbBetter
Seats
1 rider
1 rider
Motor
Rated power
750W
750W
Torque
Not published by brand
60 Nm
Battery
Capacity
~960 WhBetter
~313 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
48V · 20Ah
36V · 8.7Ah
Battery weight
Not published by brand
6 lb
Range and speed
Claimed range
Up to 90 miles (PAS1)Better
8-20 miles per battery ('20 Mile Range' headline)
Top speed
15 mph
12 mph
E-bike class
Not published by brand
Class 2 (not stated by brand)
Size and folding
Folds
Yes
Yes
Folded size
40.9 × 34.6 × 31.4″
33 × 31 × 34″Better
Weight
105 lb
85 lb + 6 lb batteryBetter
Wheels
16" front and rear
16" alloy mag wheels
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes, 180mm rotors on each wheel
Front: mechanical pull w/ hydraulic caliper & 160mm rotor; Rear: coaster
Parking brake
Yes
Yes
Gears
Shimano 7-speed
Single speed, 44T front / 22T rear
Reverse
Not published by brand
Yes
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Front suspension (on the two front wheels); tilting steering via 16-connecting-rod linkage
None listed (high-tensile steel frame, chromoly fork)
Certifications
UL-certified' battery (standard number not stated)
Battery UL 2271 certified
List price
Price
$2,599
$1,698Better
"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.