Step-Through Electric Bikes

These are the step-through electric bikes and trikes Zeus sells in Canada. Each is listed below with the motor, battery, tire, weight and fit figures its maker publishes, and a label that compares those figures with the provincial e-bike rules. The lineup holds 49 bikes and trikes, priced from $999 to $6,899; the 2 with other frames are marked.

A step-through frame drops the top tube, so you step through the bike instead of swinging a leg over the saddle. Of these 49, 32 have two wheels and 17 are trikes; 13 fold and 26 run 4-inch tires.

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Shop by Need: Fit, Balance, Weight and Rules

Start with what matters most to you, then go to that bike in the lineup. The figures are each maker's own; the prices are this lineup's live prices.

The Lineup: Every Step-Through Here, With Specs, Fit and Rules

Every bike in this collection is below, grouped by type, with the motor, battery, tire and weight figures its maker publishes, its published fit and a rules label. Prices are live from the store: each bike's lowest price you can order today. Makers label the step figure differently (stand-over, step-thru height, down-tube height), so read it as each maker's own number. Where RedTail eBikes has checked a bike's fit, its card adds the result under the maker's figures and links the review. The labels apply the core tests of the legal screen behind the Zeus eBike Finder (printed rated power, assist speed and pedals). Provinces add tests of their own, so check your province in the Finder before you buy.

City and commuter step-throughs (9)

Fat-tire and all-terrain step-throughs (14)

Folding step-throughs (7)

Electric trikes (17)

Other frames in this collection (2)

These are listed here, but their makers describe a different frame: read the frame note under each name.

Step-Through or Step-Over: What the Frame Changes

The frame changes how you get on. Where a maker sells the same bike in both frames, its own figures show what the lower frame changes and what it does not.

• Velotric Nomad 2X: stand-over 450 mm for the step-thru and 780 mm for the high-step, so the step-thru asks you to lift your foot 330 mm less; recommended riders 150–178 cm against 178–196 cm.
• Eunorau FAT-AWD 3.0: 79.4 lb for the step-thru and 81.5 lb for the step-over, so the step-thru is the lighter of the two.
• Velotric Tempo: the mid-step fits riders from 147 cm, the high-step from 150 cm.
• Velotric Nomad 2: the same recommended rider heights for both frames (157–180 cm Regular, 178–196 cm Large), so on this model the frame is a matter of preference.

Choosing the lower frame costs nothing extra here: on the models sold in a lower frame and a high-step (Velotric Tempo, Velotric Nomad 2X and Velotric Nomad 2), all 19 variant pairs that differ only in the frame cost the same at today's prices.

The frame says nothing about who rides it; it is simply the easier one to mount.

Fit: Step Height and Rider Height, Lowest First

Three figures predict whether a step-through fits you: the height you lift your foot over, the maker's recommended rider height, and how high the saddle goes. The two tables below sort the bikes whose makers publish the first two, lowest first; the measured fit after them shows the third on the bikes RedTail eBikes has reviewed. Not every maker publishes every figure; each bike's own figures are in the lineup above. A figure marked ≈ is our conversion of the maker's own number into centimetres.

Step or stand-over height, as each maker labels it

Minimum rider height, lowest first

The 11 lowest (bikes tied at the cut included); every bike's own range is on its card in the lineup.

Measured fit: how high the saddle goes, how low the step is

A maker's rider-height window says who a frame is meant for; it does not show whether the saddle reaches your height. Our US sister store, RedTail eBikes, works that out for each bike it reviews: it sets the saddle at the fit formula's 109% of inseam (Peveler and colleagues, 2005) and tests the saddle and the step against the 6,068 bodies measured in the US Army's ANSUR II survey. It has done this for 15 of the bikes here: Eunorau Specter-ST 2.0, Eunorau FAT-HD 2.0 / Hunter X7, Eunorau Meta 24, Eunorau FAT-AWD 3.0, Eahora Juliet Pro II, Eunorau Meta 275 2.0, Eunorau Meta Foldable, Eunorau Meta 26, Eunorau One-Trike 2.0, Addmotor Freetan M-368X, Addmotor Greattan L, Meigi Silverado HD, Addmotor Grandtan II (M-340), Addmotor Triketan II (M-330) and Addmotor Grandtan X. Each card in the lineup gives the result beside the maker's window and links the review.

Two Wheels or Three

A trike stands up on its own, so you never hold it up at a light or while you get on, and you can stop with both feet on the pedals. The trade-offs are size and weight: a trike is wider and needs more room to store, and the trikes here weigh from 38 kg (the Taubik Axis, among those whose makers print a weight). This lineup has 17 trikes, from $1,799, and 6 of them fold. The fit table above includes the trikes whose makers publish a step height.

Power, Speed and the Rules in Canada

Canada's federal e-bike definition was repealed in 2021, and the rules are now provincial: they converge on a motor of 500W or less, assistance that stops at 32 km/h (in Nova Scotia since 19 October 2026) and working pedals. A bike rated over 500W, or two motors over 500W together, is not a road-legal power-assisted bicycle in any province at any mode setting. Makers that print only a peak figure leave the rated output, the number the rules test, unknown. Each province's and territory's own law is linked under Sources at the end of this page; Newfoundland and Labrador's Highway Traffic Act has no stand-alone e-bike definition and reads two ways.

In this lineup, 11 bikes are inside the limits as shipped, 11 ship at 32 km/h with a cap the maker says can change, 2 are factory-limited to 500W, 1 has two published ratings, 21 are over the limits and 3 do not print a rated output. Screen any bike province by province in the Zeus eBike Finder, and read e-bike laws by province and how many watts you need.

How Buying From Zeus Works

• Shipping: free Canada-wide, shipped from Canada except the trikes in the next item. Orders are processed within 1–3 business days after the order is confirmed, and shipping takes 2–7 business days depending on where you live, with a tracking number by email. We ship by Canpar or UPS; if only FedEx reaches your address, we tell you its extra charge before shipping, add nothing without your agreement, and you can cancel for a full refund instead. No P.O. boxes; in a remote community, call us before you order (shipping policy).
• From the U.S.: the Addmotor Freetan M-368X and Addmotor Greattan L ship from the U.S. Shipping is still free, and we clear customs and pay any duties and brokerage fees, so your checkout total is all you pay; each one's delivery estimate is on its product card above.
• Payment: debit, credit or financing at checkout through Klarna, Shop Pay Installments (provided by Affirm) or PayPlan by RBC; if you do not see every financing option, check out as a guest. Your card is preauthorised, and the full charge does not process until the bike ships. Compare the financing options before checkout in our financing guide.
• Interac e-Transfer: card orders include a quick identity check after checkout. To skip it, email sales@zeusebikes.ca with the bike, your name, address and phone number, and pay the invoice we send by Interac e-Transfer (how buying works).
• Cancelling: free within 24 hours of purchase. After that, a 3% fee covers the payment processing cost and we cannot guarantee to cancel before the bike ships; the fee never applies when we cancel or where the law gives you a cancellation right. Cancel by email to support@zeusebikes.ca (refund policy).
• Delivery and assembly: packages need a signature. Bikes ship partially assembled; the pedals, handlebar, front wheel and accessories go on before the first ride, by you with the included instructions or by a bike shop. We can ship to a local bike shop you arrange (how buying works).
• Returns: an unused, unopened bike can be returned within 15 days of delivery in its original packaging, with a 15% restocking fee, and you pay the return shipping. Keep the box until you are sure (refund policy).
• Defective on arrival: if a bike arrives factory-defective, with under 10 km of use, we help arrange a refund or warranty repair within 14 days of delivery.
• Warranty and support: each bike carries its maker's warranty, on the maker's terms, and the maker decides each claim. Zeus Care is our service, and your first month is included: we diagnose the problem, document it, file the claim, follow it up and coordinate shipping, from first email to replacement part at your door (warranty policy).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a step-through electric bike?

An e-bike with a low or open frame and no high top tube, so you step through it to get on instead of swinging a leg over the saddle. The motor, battery and brakes work as on any e-bike. Makers publish the height you step over under different names (stand-over, step-thru height, down-tube height); in this lineup the lowest is 29 cm (11.4″) on the Addmotor Freetan M-368X.

Are step-through bikes only for women?

No. The frame is about getting on and off, and it suits anyone who would rather not lift a leg over a high bar or who stops and starts often. Eahora says of its Juliet that "the step-thru frame is the most practical design for frequently getting off and back on it". Choose by fit instead: the maker's recommended rider height and the stand-over height, both listed in the lineup above.

Are step-through e-bikes heavier than step-over bikes?

Not by default. Where one maker weighs both frames of the same bike, the step-through can be the lighter: Eunorau prints 79.4 lb for the FAT-AWD 3.0 step-thru and 81.5 lb for the step-over. In this lineup the lightest step-through two-wheeler is the Velotric Breeze 1 at 22 kg, according to its maker.

What is the best electric bike for a short person?

Start with the maker's minimum rider height, then the stand-over height. In this lineup, 7 bikes list a minimum rider height of 150 cm (4′11″) or less: Velotric Breeze 1, Velotric Discover M, Velotric Nomad 2X, Velotric Discover 3, Velotric Fold 1 Plus, Velotric Triker (trike) and Velotric Tempo (mid-step). The lowest published is 145 cm, on the Velotric Fold 1 Plus. RedTail eBikes, our US sister store, found that the saddle reaches the fit formula's height for 92 to 100 of every 100 riders from 5′0″ to 5′8″ on the Eahora Juliet Pro II and 99 or more of every 100 riders from 5′0″ to 5′4″ on the Addmotor Triketan II (M-330) (each linked to RedTail's review). Riders who want both feet down at a stop can look at a trike. For a rider on the edge of a range, call 1-866-938-7580 before ordering.

Step-through or step-over: which should I buy?

Pick the frame you can get on and off comfortably, then compare the figures that decide fit: stand-over height and the maker's rider-height range. On the Velotric Nomad 2X, sold in both frames, Velotric lists a 450 mm stand-over and riders 150–178 cm for the step-thru, against 780 mm and 178–196 cm for the high-step.

What is the best step-through e-bike for seniors?

The one that fits the rider's balance, strength and storage. If balance at a stop is the worry, a trike stands on its own: 17 trikes are here, from $1,799. If lifting the bike matters, start with the lightest step-throughs, such as the Velotric Breeze 1 at 22 kg. A throttle helps you start from a standstill where your province allows it. Our guide to e-bikes for seniors matches trikes to riders.

Are step-through electric bikes legal in Canada?

The frame does not matter to the law; the motor and speed do. Canada's federal e-bike definition was repealed in 2021, and the rules are now provincial: they converge on a motor of 500W or less, assistance that stops at 32 km/h (in Nova Scotia since 19 October 2026) and working pedals. A bike rated over 500W, or two motors over 500W together, is not a road-legal power-assisted bicycle in any province at any mode setting. In this lineup, 11 bikes are inside the limits as shipped; the rules label under each bike shows the rest. Check your province and municipality before public-road use: e-bike laws by province.

How much does a step-through electric bike cost in Canada?

In this lineup, from $999 to $6,899. Bikes inside 500W / 32 km/h as shipped start at $1,199. Folding models start at $999 and trikes at $1,799. Prices on this page update with the store. To spread the cost, see our guide to financing an e-bike in Canada.

Where can I buy a step-through e-bike in Canada?

Here, online: our bikes ship from Canada, except the Addmotor Freetan M-368X and Addmotor Greattan L, which ship from the U.S. at no extra cost to you (we clear customs and pay any duties), and shipping is free Canada-wide. Our shipping policy says orders are processed within 1–3 business days after the order is confirmed and shipping takes 2–7 business days depending on where you live, with a tracking number by email. The trikes shipped from the U.S. carry their own delivery estimates on their cards in the lineup. If you live in a remote community, call before you order. Questions before you buy: 1-866-938-7580 or sales@zeusebikes.ca.

Do step-through e-bikes have a throttle?

Most here do: 47 of the 49 bikes we list with specs carry one, according to their makers. Provinces treat it differently. Ontario's regulation says the motor "must cease to propel the bicycle forward if pedalling stops, the accelerator is released or the brakes are applied"; in Québec, the SAAQ says the assistance "may be activated by the pedals or accelerator control". Check e-bike laws by province for yours.

What size step-through e-bike do I need?

Start with the maker's rider-height range; wheel size alone does not settle fit. Among bikes here on 20-inch wheels, the lowest published minimum rider height is 145 cm (Velotric Fold 1 Plus). On 26-inch wheels it is 150 cm (Velotric Nomad 2X). Several models come in two frame sizes with different ranges, and the full range for each bike is in the lineup above. On 15 of them, RedTail eBikes has also checked whether the saddle reaches riders of each height: see measured fit.

Is there a full-suspension step-through e-bike?

Yes. Full suspension means a suspension fork at the front and a shock at the rear, and 16 step-through bikes and trikes here have both, according to their makers: Eunorau Specter-ST 2.0, Freesky Ranger Air M-540, Velotric Nomad 2X, Freesky Ranger Plus M-540, Eahora Juliet Pro II, Tesway X5 AWD, Eahora Juliet 2026, Eahora Juliet, Eahora Juliet Pro, Addmotor Freetan M-368X (trike), Meet One Breeze Pro 2.0 (trike), Meigi Blazer (trike), Meet One Breeze 2.0 (trike), Meet One Tour 2.0 (trike), Addmotor Grandtan X (trike) and Taubik Axis (trike). On another frame, so does the Tesway X7 Pro New (step-over). Meet One Breeze Pro 2.0, Meet One Breeze 2.0 and Taubik Axis are inside 500W / 32 km/h as shipped; the rules label on each card shows the rest. More: our full-suspension electric bikes.

Which step-through e-bikes have the biggest battery?

A battery's capacity in watt-hours (volts × amp-hours) is the energy it holds, and each maker measures range in its own conditions, so this page lists the battery itself. The largest here, as their makers print them: Eahora Juliet Pro, 60V 70Ah (4,200 Wh); Eahora Juliet Pro II, 60V 70Ah (the maker prints 4,200 Wh and 3,640 Wh); Tesway X5 AWD, 52V 60Ah; Eahora Juliet, 48V 60Ah (2,880 Wh); Eahora Juliet 2026, 48V 60Ah (2,880 Wh). Inside 500W / 32 km/h as shipped, the largest are tied: the Addmotor Citytri E-310 (48V 20Ah), Meet One Breeze Pro 2.0 (48V 20Ah LG cells, second battery optional) and Taubik Axis (48V 20Ah Samsung). A second battery is available for 12 models here, according to their makers: Eunorau Specter-ST 2.0, Eunorau FAT-HD 2.0 / Hunter X7, Eunorau Meta 24, Taubik Blackburn 275T, Eunorau FAT-AWD 3.0, Eunorau Meta 275 2.0, Eunorau Meta Foldable, Eunorau Meta 26, Velotric GoMad, Addmotor Greattan L (trike), Meet One Breeze Pro 2.0 (trike) and Meet One Breeze 2.0 (trike). More: our dual-battery electric bikes.

Is there a step-through e-bike for tall riders?

Check how high the saddle goes, as well as the maker's rider-height window. Our US sister store, RedTail eBikes, worked it out at the fit formula's 109% of inseam: the saddle reaches that height for 13 of 100 riders at 5′10″ on the Eunorau Meta 24, 27 of 100 at 5′10″ on the Eunorau One-Trike 2.0, 33 of 100 at 5′10″ on the Addmotor Grandtan X, 43 of 100 at 5′10″ on the Addmotor Grandtan II (M-340) and 18 of 100 at 6′0″ on the Eahora Juliet Pro II (each linked to RedTail's review). If you are 5′10″ or taller, call 1-866-938-7580 with your inseam before you order, and read the measured fit on each card in the lineup.

Rules labels apply the legal screen's tests to the makers' figures. Prices and the lineup update with the store. Questions before you buy: 1-866-938-7580 or sales@zeusebikes.ca. To report a figure that has changed: milad@zeusebikes.ca.