At $1,099, the T300 Pro doesn’t ask much of your wallet. What surprised me is how little it asks you to compromise in return.
The budget end of the electric trike market is crowded, and not always in a good way. For every decent option under $1,500, there are several that cut corners in ways that show up quickly — flimsy baskets, unreliable brakes, motors that labor on anything resembling a hill. I’ve learned to keep my expectations calibrated when a trike comes in at this price point.
The ES Scoot T300 Pro came in at $1,199 and made me recalibrate.
It’s not a perfect trike. The cable-pull brakes will draw comparisons to hydraulic systems on pricier models, and the plastic fenders are a universal frustration at this price tier. But the bones are solid — a 750W motor, a 48V 20Ah battery, a 7-speed drivetrain, front suspension, a rear differential, and a genuinely comfortable seat with a backrest. For the money, that’s a serious list.
Pros
✅ 20Ah battery delivers strong real-world range for the price — one of the better battery-to-price ratios in this category
✅ Butterfly handlebars provide multiple grip positions and reduce wrist pressure on longer outings
✅ Motor engagement is unusually gentle for a cadence-sensor trike — approachable for new riders
✅ Hard-shell front basket and lined rear basket included standard — more durable than the wire baskets common at this price
✅ 7-speed drivetrain adds meaningful flexibility that single-speed budget trikes can’t match
✅ Rear differential provides stable, predictable handling through turns
Narrow profile (under 32″) makes storage and navigation easier than most trikes
✅ At $1,099 (sale price), the value is hard to argue with
Cons
❌ Cable disc brakes are functional but require periodic adjustment and feel less progressive than hydraulic systems
❌ Plastic fenders are fiddly to align during assembly and feel less premium than the rest of the package
❌ No reverse mode — repositioning in tight spaces requires pushing by hand
❌ No turn signals
Specifications
- Motor: 750W rear hub, 1200W peak
- Battery: 48V 20Ah (960Wh)
- Top Speed: ~19 mph unlocked / 15 mph default
- Total Capacity: 450 lbs
- Brakes: Cable disc, 160mm rotors, all three wheels
- Suspension: Front fork, non-adjustable
- Tires: 20×4″ fat tires, aggressive tread
- Pedal Assist: Cadence sensor, 5 levels
- Gearing: Shimano 7-speed
- Handlebar: Butterfly style, folding and telescoping
- Reverse Mode: No
- Folding: Yes
- Baskets: Front hard basket and rear basket with liner, included
- Lights: Front headlight, rear running and brake lights
- Price: $1,099 (Sale Price)
First Impressions and Assembly
The T300 Pro arrives well packaged and mostly pre-assembled. Getting it rideable took me about 45 minutes — handlebar attachment, front basket, headlight, fender alignment, and a bolt check. The bolt check matters; the folding frame has pivot points that need to be verified before the first ride.
The fenders were the only frustrating part of setup. Like most trikes in this category, the rear fenders mount to the basket and require patience to align symmetrically around the tire. It’s not hard, but it’s fiddly. Budget some extra time if you care about how they look.
Once it’s together, the T300 Pro has a presence that doesn’t feel cheap. The hard-shell front basket stands out immediately — most trikes at this price use flexible wire baskets that feel provisional. This one doesn’t. The butterfly handlebars are the other visual standout, and they turned out to be more than a styling choice.
Design and Features
The butterfly handlebars were the feature I was most skeptical about before riding, and the one I appreciated most afterward. Holding the outer edges rather than the center puts your wrists in a more neutral position, which I noticed on longer outings. For riders with wrist discomfort on conventional handlebars, this is a genuine ergonomic benefit, not just a different look. The bars also provide multiple grip positions depending on how you’re riding — a detail that adds up over an hour on the road.
The handlebar stem folds and telescopes, which makes the T300 Pro more compact for storage and lets riders dial in their preferred height. The fold clicks firmly into position — I felt confident it was locked every time.
The seat and backrest are better than I expected at this price. After an hour of riding, I wasn’t feeling the accumulated pressure in my lower back and wrists that shorter outings on less comfortable trikes tend to produce. The padding is generous without feeling soft in a way that won’t last.
The front basket is hard-shell and solid. The rear basket includes a fabric liner that keeps smaller items from falling through. Both mount securely — no flex or rattle during riding.
The lighting package covers the basics well. The front headlight adjusts to point where you need it. The rear has a steady running light and a brake light that activates under braking. No turn signals, but that’s standard at this price point.
One feature worth noting: the display can be unlocked to allow speeds up to 19 mph. It’s a straightforward process, and I ran most of my testing with the trike unlocked.
Speed and Motor Performance
I tested the T300 Pro on the same flat paved path I use for all my trike evaluations, working through each of the five PAS levels before running throttle-only laps.
The cadence sensor has a gentler engagement than most I’ve tested at this price. From a standstill, the motor eases in rather than surging, which makes the T300 Pro feel approachable for riders who are new to electric trikes. I noticed the same quality on the throttle — it builds steadily rather than jumping, which inspires confidence in tight spaces and on mixed-use paths.
Working through PAS 1 to 5, each level delivered a noticeable increase in speed without feeling abrupt. PAS 1 and 2 suited relaxed neighborhood cruising. PAS 3 felt natural for regular riding pace. PAS 4 and 5 gave me enough speed for busier paths and light commuting.
Ghost pedaling started around 14 to 15 mph — the point where the single-speed gearing runs out of useful cadence and pedaling becomes more of a formality than a contribution. I defaulted to casual crank turns beyond that point, which is how most riders will use this trike anyway. The 7-speed gives you more to work with on hills and lower speeds, which I’ll cover in the Hill section.
On throttle alone with the trike unlocked, I reached 19 mph consistently on flat ground. That’s a strong result for a trike at this price, and the motor felt composed rather than strained getting there.
Hill Performance
I brought the T300 Pro to my standard test grade — a steady moderate climb long enough to show up motor weaknesses. I tested solo on throttle, then on PAS 5, then added 60 lbs of cargo.
Solo on throttle, the motor climbed confidently and held pace better than I expected from a 750W single rear-drive setup. The 7-speed gave me the option to drop a gear and add pedal input on the steeper sections, which brought the climb down to a comfortable effort. Throttle alone managed the grade without shutting down or surging — it just worked through it steadily.
With 60 lbs of cargo, pace dropped but the motor kept moving. On the steepest section, I added a few pedal strokes to help it along, which felt entirely natural rather than like a workaround.
For neighborhood riding and the kind of hills residential streets produce, the T300 Pro handles the terrain without drama. It’s not a performance machine, and steeper grades with heavy loads will require pedal input — but that’s true of most trikes in this category regardless of price.
Battery and Range
The 20Ah battery is one of the T300 Pro’s strongest specs relative to its price. In mixed PAS 3 and throttle use, I put 14 miles on the trike in about 90 minutes and used roughly one battery bar. At that pace, real-world range lands comfortably in the 35 to 45 mile range on a full charge — enough for most daily errand riders to go several days between charges.
Riders who stay in lower assist levels and moderate speeds will stretch that further. Riders who run throttle-only at higher speeds consistently will see less. Either way, the battery-to-price ratio here is one of the better ones I’ve seen in this category.
The included charger will have the battery back to full overnight. For most riders, that’s entirely practical.
Braking Performance
The T300 Pro uses cable-actuated disc brakes with 160mm rotors on all three wheels. I want to be straightforward about this: cable disc brakes are a step below the hydraulic systems on higher-priced trikes. They require periodic cable tension adjustment, and the lever feel is less progressive than hydraulic.
That said, in my testing they worked. Stopping from 15 to 18 mph on dry pavement was controlled and consistent. I didn’t experience any brake fade during repeated stops on a downhill section, and the lever effort stayed reasonable throughout.
For a trike at $1,199, cable disc brakes with 160mm rotors on every wheel is a reasonable setup. They do their job. Riders upgrading from coaster brakes will notice the improvement immediately; riders coming down from hydraulics will notice the difference just as quickly.
Ride Quality and Handling
The T300 Pro is comfortable in a way that accumulates over time rather than making a dramatic first impression. The seat and backrest carry most of that. The butterfly handlebars take some of the pressure off the wrists that conventional bars tend to accumulate on longer outings. The front suspension fork — non-adjustable but functional — takes the edge off rougher pavement without making the ride feel bouncy.
What I noticed after longer outings was that the T300 Pro doesn’t wear you out. An hour of mixed riding left me without the lower back stiffness that shorter rides on less considered trikes tend to produce. For riders whose motivation for switching to a trike includes joint comfort or balance concerns, that outcome matters.
The rear has no suspension, which means rougher chip-seal surfaces come through more directly than they would on a full-suspension trike. The 20×4″ fat tires absorb some of that, but not all of it. On better-maintained paths and roads it wasn’t an issue. On rougher surfaces it was noticeable.
Handling follows the rules of any delta-configuration trike. Straight-line riding is stable and planted — the wide rear stance and fat tires keep the T300 Pro grounded even at higher speeds. Cornering requires slowing down and leaning into the turn; pushing corners too fast will tip a rear wheel. I’d recommend new trike riders spend their first few outings at conservative speeds until the handling becomes intuitive. The T300 Pro’s gentle motor engagement and stable straight-line feel make that learning curve shorter than on more aggressive setups.
The folding mechanism is straightforward and clicks firmly into position. The frame didn’t introduce any flex or unwanted movement during riding — locked, it felt solid.
The T300 Pro is also notably narrow for a trike — under 32 inches wide — which makes it easier to navigate through doorways and tighter storage spaces than most models I’ve tested.
Transport and Storage
The folding frame and telescoping stem reduce the T300 Pro’s footprint meaningfully for storage. It fits in a garage corner without consuming the space a non-folding trike demands, and the battery removes easily to lighten the load before moving it.
I wouldn’t attempt to load it into a vehicle alone. At its weight, that’s a two-person job with a ramp. For riders who store it at home and ride from there, the fold handles what it needs to handle.
Summary
The ES Scoot T300 Pro makes a straightforward case: $1,199, and more trike than that price usually buys. The 20Ah battery delivers real-world range that outperforms most competitors in this tier. The 750W motor handles neighborhood grades and loaded riding without complaint. The butterfly handlebars and well-padded seat with backrest make longer outings comfortable. The hard-shell baskets, 7-speed drivetrain, front suspension, and rear differential round out a feature list that would be reasonable at a higher price.
The cable disc brakes are the most significant limitation relative to pricier options, and the plastic fenders are a universal frustration at this tier. Neither is a dealbreaker — the brakes work, and the fenders cover the wheels — but both are worth knowing about before buying.
For riders looking for a comfortable entry into electric trike riding without stretching their budget, the T300 Pro is a solid option worth considering. It delivers more than the price suggests in several areas — the battery, the motor engagement, the handlebars — while being honest about where it cuts corners. At $1,199, that’s a reasonable tradeoff.