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AddMotor M-340 review: A fat-tire electric trike that can do burnouts!

by Micah Toll

Electric trikes are a quickly growing segment of the e-bike market in the US, largely thanks to recent high-profile launches of popular new models. But the AddMotor M-340 electric trike has been around for years as a staple of the fat tire e-trike segment.

It recently received some nice upgrades, so we decided to put the newest version of the e-trike to the test.

AddMotor M-340 Tech Specs • Motor: 750W front-geared hub motor • Top speed: 20 mph (32 km/h) • Range: Up to 85 miles (137 km) • Battery: 48V 20Ah (960 Wh) • Max rider weight: 350 lb (158 kg) • Rear rack max load: 100 lb (45 kg) • Brakes: Mechanical disc brakes on 180 mm rotors (three total)

AddMotor M-340 Tech Specs (Cont'd) • Front tire: 24″x4″ • Rear tires: 20″x4″ • Price: $2,999 • Extras: LCD display, integrated head/tail/brake LED lighting with rear turn signals, bell, electric horn, half-twist throttle, included front and rear baskets, comfortable two-part saddle with adjustable back rest, wooden footrest

We’ve tested several electric trikes recently, so let’s start with what makes the AddMotor M-340 different. First of all, this is a fat tire trike. That means it comes with much wider tires than most e-bikes or e-trikes – four inches wide, to be exact.

The front is a 24-inch wheel that provides better obstacle climbing than smaller wheels, while the rear uses 20-inch wheels that sacrifice some marginal ride quality in exchange for a lower rear end.

To be honest, though, you don’t lose much ride quality with the smaller wheels since you’ve got a combination of fat tires with plenty of squishy air volume and also a front suspension fork to soak up the front bumps.

In fact, this is one of the few e-trikes available in the US that actually comes with front suspension, marking another key differentiator.

Take a look at my in-depth testing of the trike, including both asphalt and off-road riding, in my video review below. Then don’t forget to keep reading for even more info on my experience testing out the trike!