Addmotor Freetan M-368X Full-Suspension Semi-Recumbent Electric Trike

Addmotor Freetan M-368X: A Full-Suspension Semi-Recumbent Electric Trike With an 11.4-Inch Step-In and a Seat That Reclines to 170°

The Addmotor Freetan M-368X is a full-suspension, semi-recumbent electric trike: you sit low in a chair-style seat with a backrest, feet forward, on three 20 × 4-inch fat tires. Its three headline features answer three problems that end many people’s riding: an 11.4″ step-in instead of a frame to climb over, a backrest that reclines from 90° to 170° instead of a saddle, and steel gear-mesh universal-joint steering that Addmotor designed to cut low-speed wheel flop, with U-turns inside about 2 metres. [1][3]

It runs a 750 W rear hub motor (up to 1,400 W peak and 90 N·m, by Addmotor’s figures) with a torque sensor, a rear differential, a parking brake, an 80 mm front fork with dual coil-spring rear shocks, and a removable 48 V 20 Ah Samsung-cell battery (960 Wh). Addmotor fits it to riders 5′1″ to 6′7″ and rates it for 280 lb for the rider plus 100 lb in the rear basket (127 + 45 kg). In Electric Bike Report’s independent test it covered 64.5 km at full assist. [2][3][1][9]

It is built for riders coming back to cycling after a back, hip or knee problem, and for anyone who no longer trusts two wheels. It also weighs 148 lb, stops on mechanical rather than hydraulic discs and has no reverse gear. All three are covered honestly below, because the rider this trike is made for deserves the whole picture before spending this much.

Watch Addmotor’s Freetan Assembly Video

This is Addmotor’s own 5-minute, 53-second assembly video for the Freetan, published on Addmotor’s YouTube channel on May 28, 2026. Addmotor ships the trike 85% pre-assembled; the video shows the rest. Watch it before you order: if any step looks like more than you want to take on, call 1-866-938-7580. Assembly walkthroughs are part of the Zeus Care month included with every e-bike. [10][1][20]

What the Freetan’s Design Changes for a Canadian Rider

• Steering that stays calm at walking pace. The steering column runs through a dual-section steel gear-mesh universal joint that, in Addmotor’s words, separates steering input from suspension travel, with a near-vertical fork. Addmotor says two years of engineering went into the model and that the design helps reduce “wheel flop” in low-speed turns; it quotes a turning radius of about 2 m, a full 180° turn inside one car lane. [3][4][1]
• An 11.4″ step-in. That is the height of the frame where you step through to sit down. Addmotor’s own Arisetan II M-360, also a semi-recumbent, lists 26.7″. At 11.4″ you step in rather than swing a leg over, and Addmotor credits the trike’s 3.5″ centre of gravity with stable, wobble-free riding. [1][17]
• Suspension at both ends. An ADDSHOX oil-spring fork with 80 mm of travel and 32.5 mm steel stanchions up front, and a dual coil-spring rear shock system that Addmotor says gives 4–5 cm of compression. Addmotor says it engineered the suspension for adults of 200–250 lb. The Arisetan II M-360 lists a 25 mm-travel front fork. [3][4][17]
• One frame from 5′1″ to 6′7″. The cushion slides, the backrest reclines from 90° to 170°, the footrest slides and the handlebar adjusts for height and angle (reach 17.7–35.4″). The Arisetan II lists 5′7″ to 6′6″. [1][4][17]
• A differential and a parking brake. The differential lets the two rear wheels turn at different speeds through a corner instead of dragging the inside tire; the parking brake, in Addmotor’s words, is for safe stops on hills or when loading cargo. [1]

Freetan M-368X Dimensions and Measurements

Addmotor publishes the Freetan’s measurements in two places that agree on every figure: the size chart below (Addmotor’s own) and the Size & Fit table on its product page. Two more figures, the seat height and the height with the handlebar lowered, come from Addmotor’s answers to buyers. Tap the chart to open it full size. [1][5]

Key Features

• 750 W rear hub motor with a torque sensor. Addmotor’s U.S. product page lists 750 W; its July 2026 launch release adds up to 1,400 W peak and 90 N·m on Addmotor’s EB2.0 control platform with a 25 A controller. The torque sensor meters assist to how hard you pedal; Addmotor says that gives smoother starts and better low-speed control than a cadence sensor, which matters on a trike you start from a stop many times a ride. Seven assist levels plus a half-twist throttle; Electric Bike Report measured each level holding a set pace, from about 8 km/h at PAS 1 to about 31 km/h at PAS 7. [2][3][9]
• 48 V 20 Ah Samsung-cell “Xuanwu” battery (960 Wh). Removable, fully potted in thermally conductive silicone inside an aluminium-alloy casing, which Addmotor says improves safety, heat dissipation and water resistance. Addmotor rates range at up to 137 km at PAS 1; Electric Bike Report’s test rider covered 64.5 km at PAS 7, using about 14.9 Wh per kilometre. A full charge takes 8–10 hours on the included 48 V 2.0 A magnetic 5-pin charger. [1][4][9]
• Full suspension. An ADDSHOX 20″ oil-spring fork with 80 mm of travel and 32.5 mm steel stanchions; dual coil-spring rear shocks with 4–5 cm of compression, which Addmotor says it tested across spring rates of 300–1,000 lb/in. On three 20 × 4.0″ fat tires, Addmotor says it grips sand, gravel, grass and pavement. [3][1]
• Steel gear-mesh universal-joint steering. Separates steering input from suspension travel, holds a near-vertical fork angle and, by Addmotor’s figure, turns the trike inside about 2 m. This is the Freetan’s signature engineering. [3][4]
• One-piece 6061 aluminium frame. Bent from a single tube over 90° in one continuous operation, which Addmotor says eliminates weld points, with internal cable routing. [4][1]
• Adjustable PU seat with a 90°–170° backrest. A 17.3 × 13.7″ cushion, 3.9″ thick, sliding fore and aft, and a 15.7 × 15.3″ backrest. Addmotor says it is wider than its Z500 seat and aimed at riders with lower-back or hip pain and riders in rehabilitation. There is no headrest, and Addmotor told a buyer none is planned. [1][5]
• Three 180 mm mechanical disc brakes and a parking brake. One rotor per wheel, cable-actuated, which in our view is simpler to adjust at home than hydraulics. See the honest take below for what Electric Bike Report measured. [1][9]
• Shimano 7-speed with a motorcycle-grade secondary chain. A Shimano 7-speed rear derailleur, plus a thickened motorcycle-type chain on the drive that Addmotor upgraded and reinforced against breaking and deforming under high torque. [1]
• 5-inch LCD and EB2.0 lights. A 40-lux headlight and Addmotor’s 5-in-1 rear module (brake light, turn signals, hazard and running light), all powered by the main battery. [4][5][1]
• Rear rack, basket and trailer. A 21.6 × 13.9 × 9.8″ rear rack carries the cargo basket and its 100 lb allowance, and Addmotor says the Freetan can pull its 2026 Trailer for Trikes. [1][5][3]

What’s in the Box

• The Freetan M-368X trike, 85% pre-assembled
• 48 V 20 Ah Samsung-cell battery (960 Wh)
• 48 V 2.0 A magnetic 5-pin charger
• Heavy-duty rear cargo basket
• Free from Zeus with your order: Addmotor Mirrors (Black) and the Frame 1-Year Extended Warranty

Final assembly is required, and Addmotor’s video above shows each step. Addmotor publishes the 85% pre-assembly figure but no assembly time, so we don’t quote one. At 148 lb, unbox it with two people. [1]

Warranty: Addmotor’s Terms, Backed in Full

The Freetan carries Addmotor’s published limited warranty, backed by Addmotor in full as on Addmotor’s own store, and Zeus handles every claim for you. Addmotor’s terms for a new e-trike, read October 17, 2026: [7]

How a claim works with us: you contact Zeus, not Addmotor. We diagnose the problem, document it, file the claim, follow it up and coordinate shipping of any approved part. Your first month of Zeus Care is included; Zeus Care plans run $119 for 1 year, $229 for 2, $339 for 3 and $599 for 5. They are a service and add no parts coverage. [20][21]

The Honest Take: What to Know Before You Buy

1. Mechanical brakes on a 148 lb trike. In Electric Bike Report’s test the three 180 mm cable-actuated discs brought it to a halt reliably: from about 24 km/h (15 mph), the Freetan stopped in 13′0″ (about 4 m), against a 12′5″ average for the trikes they have tested, which they called safe for its weight. They also found the levers need fairly firm grip pressure to stop quickly, and they urged Addmotor to move to hydraulics for riders with limited grip strength. If your hands are the weak point, both Meet One trikes in the comparison below use hydraulic discs. [9][16]
2. 148 lb, 31.9″ wide, and it does not fold. That is about 40 lb more than the Arisetan II M-360 (108 lb), and more than Electric Bike Report’s scale could weigh. Addmotor’s folding semi-recumbent is a different model, the Freetri E-361. Plan for a ground-level spot with a level approach, measure your narrowest door or gate against 81 cm, and load it with a ramp or two people. [17][9][2]
3. A slow charger. The included 2.0 A charger takes 8–10 hours from empty (Addmotor), about 10 by Electric Bike Report’s count, and they wished for a 4 A charger. That is fine if you charge overnight; it limits you if you want two long rides in one day. [1][9]
4. No reverse gear. Addmotor told buyers its e-trikes do not have a reverse gear, so backing out of a tight spot is done on foot. Both Meet One trikes below have a reverse mode. [5][16]

Those trade-offs are worth it for one rider in particular: someone whose body has made an upright bike or trike uncomfortable or unsafe, and who wants a machine designed around that fact rather than adapted to it.

Full Specifications

Addmotor’s figures from its Canadian and U.S. product pages, launch release, blog and answers to buyers, plus Electric Bike Report’s test results, all read October 17, 2026. Where sources differ, each is shown with its source.

Who Is the Freetan For?

• Riders whose back, hips or knees have ended their time on an upright saddle. Addmotor says the reclined seat and back support reduce pressure on the lower back, hips and wrists, and it built the seat for lower-back, hip-pain and rehabilitation riders. See our e-bikes for back pain guide → and the comfortable-seat guide →
• Riders who want to keep riding but no longer trust two wheels. Three fat tires, a 3.5″ centre of gravity, a differential and steering built against low-speed wobble. See electric trikes in Canada →
• Shorter riders and seniors sized out of other trikes. A 5′1″ minimum and an 11.4″ step-in, with a sliding seat and adjustable bars. See e-bikes for seniors in Canada →
• Heavier riders and riders who carry things. 280 lb on the seat plus 100 lb in the basket, and a trailer when that is not enough. See e-bikes for heavier riders →

Who it’s NOT for: riders who need to stay inside the 500 W e-bike limit for public roads (the Meet One Breeze Pro 2.0 → is listed at 500 W on Meet One’s Canadian page, or browse the 500 W collection →); riders who must lift or fold a trike into a car (148 lb, no fold); riders who need hydraulic brakes or a reverse gear (both Meet One trikes have them, and the Tour 2.0 → adds two motors and a 2,400 Wh battery); and anyone who wants Addmotor’s semi-recumbent seat for less: the Arisetan II M-360 → is $1,800 less at October 2026 prices, without the universal-joint steering or the low step-in (26.7″ against 11.4″).

How It Compares: Four Semi-Recumbent and Full-Suspension Trikes at Zeus

All prices are Zeus prices in CAD, October 2026, base configuration; every spec is the maker’s own, read October 17, 2026. 🏆 marks the row winner, including rows this trike loses; ✓ marks where the Freetan stands out. On a phone, scroll sideways: the first column stays put.

“Not stated” = not on the maker’s product page we read. †Meet One’s Canadian page lists a 500 W motor for the Breeze Pro 2.0; its U.S. page lists 750 W (1,200 W peak) for the U.S. version. The Tour 2.0 is listed only on Meet One’s U.S. store, so its figures come from that page. Range claims are left out because each maker measures differently; the Freetan’s tested figure is in the specs above. Sources: Addmotor Canada and U.S. product pages and launch release; Meet One Canada and U.S. product pages; Zeus eBikes Canada prices; all read October 17, 2026. [1][2][3][17][16][5]

Frequently Asked Questions

What riders ask about the Freetan M-368X

What size motor does the Freetan M-368X have, and is it legal on Ontario roads?

750 W. Addmotor’s U.S. product page lists a 750 W rear-drive motor, and its July 2026 launch release adds up to 1,400 W peak and 90 N·m (Addmotor’s Canadian page says only “Rear-Drive Motor”). Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation limits an e-bike to a motor of no more than 500 watts, 32 km/h of assisted speed and 120 kg including the battery. The Freetan meets the speed and weight limits but not the motor limit, so it is not a road-legal e-bike in Ontario. The new e-bike classes Ontario has proposed (ERO 026-0422) are not in effect: the proposal closed for comments on June 7, 2026 and is still listed as a proposal. The other provinces converge on the same 500 W line. Ontario e-bike laws →

What does semi-recumbent mean?

You sit lower and further back than on an upright trike, in a chair-style seat with a backrest, with the pedals out in front. On the Freetan the backrest reclines from 90° to 170° and the cushion slides, and Addmotor says the reclined seat and back support reduce pressure on the lower back, hips and wrists. You still steer with handlebars and pedal as on any trike.

How far does it go on a charge, and how long does charging take?

Addmotor rates it at up to 137 km (85 miles) at PAS 1, the lowest of seven assist levels. Electric Bike Report’s independent range test, with a 200 lb rider, no cargo and full assist (PAS 7), covered 64.5 km (40.1 miles); heavier riders and loaded baskets will see less. A full charge takes 8–10 hours on the included 2.0 A charger. E-bike battery guide →

How much does it weigh, and how much can it carry?

148 lb (67 kg) including the battery. The load rating is 380 lb: up to 280 lb for the rider plus 100 lb in the rear basket (127 + 45 kg).

What are its measurements, and will it fit in an SUV?

It is 83.5″ long, 31.9″ wide and 53.1″ to the top of the handlebar, on a 60.2″ wheelbase. With the handlebar in its lowest position Addmotor puts the overall height at about 40.35″, and the seat sits 26.78″ off the ground. Check your cargo opening and floor length against those figures, and plan for the 148 lb: loading takes a ramp or two people. Every measurement is in the table above.

Does it have a reverse gear?

No. Addmotor told buyers its e-trikes do not have a reverse gear, so you back it up on foot. Both Meet One trikes in our comparison have a reverse mode.

Mechanical or hydraulic brakes? Is there a parking brake?

Mechanical: a 180 mm disc on each of the three wheels, plus a dedicated parking brake for stops on hills and for loading cargo. Electric Bike Report stopped it from about 24 km/h in 13′0″ (about 4 m) and called that safe for its weight, while noting the levers need a fairly firm grip.

Does it have a rear differential?

Yes. Addmotor lists a differential, so the two rear wheels turn at different speeds through a corner instead of dragging the inside tire.

Is the rear basket included, and what comes in the box?

Yes, the heavy-duty rear cargo basket is standard. The box holds the trike (85% pre-assembled), the 48 V 20 Ah battery, the 2.0 A charger and the basket. Ordered from Zeus, you also get Addmotor Mirrors (Black) and the Frame 1-Year Extended Warranty free.

Can it pull a trailer?

Yes. Addmotor says the Freetan can pull its 2026 Trailer for Trikes, and its launch release calls the trike compatible with Addmotor cargo trailers.

How hard is it to pedal without the battery?

Easier than its weight suggests. Electric Bike Report pedalled it with the assist off and found it comfortable and easy to ride, though not fast, and judged that a couple of miles on flat ground without power would not be a concern. The 7-speed gearing helps.

Are there reviews of the Freetan M-368X?

Not on Zeus yet: it is newer in our lineup, and we won’t show review counts we don’t have. Electric Bike Report published an independent review on October 14, 2026, with range, hill, brake and speed tests, and summed the trike up as “A large, stable, powerful, and extremely comfortable e-trike with a relaxed and reclined riding position.” Addmotor’s assembly video is above. Or call 1-866-938-7580: tell us your height, what limits you on an upright bike and where you will ride, and we will tell you honestly whether this is the right trike.

Can I buy the Freetan M-368X in Canada, and will I pay duties if it ships from the U.S.?

Yes: Zeus sells it with free shipping to Canada. It ships from the United States in an estimated 7–12 business days, and you pay nothing extra for that: no duties, no customs or brokerage fees and no shipping charge. Zeus clears it through customs, pays those costs and carries the transit risk until it is delivered.

Also worth knowing before you buy

What free gifts come with it?

The same three Addmotor Canada includes with the Freetan: Addmotor Mirrors (Black), the Freetan Rear Cargo Basket and a Frame 1-Year Extended Warranty. There is nothing to add at checkout: they come with your order.

What warranty comes with the Freetan M-368X?

Addmotor’s published limited warranty, backed by Addmotor in full: frame 2 years (plus one more year from the free Frame 1-Year Extended Warranty), 20 Ah battery 2 years, motor 2 years, and listed parts and components 1 year, for the original owner from the purchase date. Consumables such as tires, tubes, brake pads, rotors, chains and cables are excluded. Zeus handles the claim, and your first month of Zeus Care is included. Zeus warranty and Zeus Care →

How can I finance it, and what is the return policy?

Klarna and PayPlan by RBC both appear as payment options at checkout, next to credit card, Shop Pay and Google Pay, and our financing guide → explains how the plans work. An unused, unopened trike can be returned within 15 days of delivery, with a 15% restocking fee and return shipping paid by you; the full terms are in our refund policy →

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More resources:

Sources (numbers in brackets above)

1. Addmotor Canada, Freetan M-368X Full-Suspension Semi-Recumbent eTrike product page: Technical, Size & Fit and FAQ tabs, size chart, free-accessories box and shipping notice. ca.addmotor.com/products/freetan-m-368x-full-suspension-semi-recumbent-etrike-514 → Read October 17, 2026.
2. Addmotor U.S., Freetan M-368X product page (its rear-drive motor badge lists 750W; free-accessories box); addmotor.com, a U.S.-dollar store page, cited without a link. Read October 17, 2026.
3. Addmotor, Addmotor Unveils Freetan M-368X Full-Suspension Recumbent Electric Tricycle with U-Joint Steering, ACCESS Newswire, July 7, 2026. www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/business-and-professional-services/addmotor-unveils-freetan-m-368x-full-suspension-recumbent-electr-1186931 → Read October 17, 2026.
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