Fafrees F20 Mate Electric Trike
SKU: W52717In Stock
SPEED15.5 Mph
RANGE34 Miles
MOTOR500W
BATTERY18.2Ah
CHARGING6 Hours
WEIGHT88 lbs
Adjustable Cycle Helmet£38.99
Front and Rear Light Set£44.99
Private Land Use Only.
Not for public roads, pavements or cycle paths. Its motor and assisted top speed are above the UK EAPC limits of 250W and 15.5 mph, which makes it a motor vehicle in law. It would need registration, insurance and a licence. Ride it on private land.
See UK LegislationThis bike is built for riders 5'3"-6'7" (160-200 cm).
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The manufacturer's figures, not ours.
This one carries 874 Wh of battery. The maker quotes 34 mi; in mixed riding with some hills, expect nearer 26 mi. A full charge costs about £0.24. Across a year that is roughly £974.00 less than making the same journeys by car, so the bike pays for itself in about 25 months. Everything here is worked out from this bike's own specification. Estimates, not promises: the assumptions are printed underneath.
Range you can expect
| Low assist, flat roads | 34 mi |
|---|---|
| Mixed riding, some hills | 26 mi |
| Full assist, loaded or hilly | 19 mi |
| Riding time on a charge | 2 h 11 min |
What it costs to run
| A full charge | £0.24 |
|---|---|
| Every 100 miles | £0.72 |
| Electricity for a year | £16.00 |
| The same year by car | £990.00 |
| You keep | £974.00 |
| Pays for itself in | 25 months |
Worked out from the specification
| Battery energy | 874 Wh |
|---|---|
| Energy per mile | 25.7 Wh |
| Charger output | 3.0 A |
| Power to weight | 12.5 W/kg |
| You can carry | 397 lb |
Based on £0.245 per kWh, £0.45 per mile to run a small car, and 2,200 miles a year. Charging is costed at the socket, not at the battery.
Three wheels, 397 pounds of payload, and 180 mm hydraulic brakes
The Fafrees F20 Mate is a three wheeled machine rated to carry 397 lbs, higher than ninety one per cent of our catalogue, with 65 Nm, at £1,964.
At 500W it sits outside the UK cycle rules, so we sell it for private use on private land. Please read the panel above before you order.
Where you can and cannot ride it
An electrically assisted pedal cycle is capped at 250W continuous. This motor is rated 500W sustained with 750 at peak.
It is sold for your own property, or land where the owner has given you permission. On a road or a cycle path it would need registration, tax, insurance and a licence.
How it differs from the Mate HS
We also list the Fafrees F20 Mate HS at £2,164 on the same three wheeled frame.
That one has turn signals, a larger twenty one amp hour battery and an EU L2e-P type approval. This one has 18.2 amp hours, no indicators, and EN15194 certification instead. Two hundred pounds separates them, and the indicators are the part worth thinking about if anyone else shares the ground you ride on.
Three wheels changes who can ride
It does not fall over, and that single fact is the whole argument for a trike.
- Stable at a standstill with a load on board
- No balance needed to set off or stop
- Steady on wet grass and loose gravel where two wheels slide
- A 74 cm track, so it needs a gateway rather than a footpath
A hundred and eighty kilograms carried
Three hundred and ninety seven pounds on a machine that weighs eighty eight, with a rear rack and mudguards fitted.
Take your own weight off it and what is left is what the rack can carry. That is the sum that decides whether a trike can do your job.
Single speed, and that is deliberate
No derailleur and no shifter: one 36 tooth chainring driving a single 16 tooth sprocket.
Nothing to index, nothing to knock out of alignment, and no rear mech hanging where a trike's back end can catch it. The motor and its sixty five newton metres do the work gears would otherwise do.
One hundred and eighty millimetre hydraulic brakes
Hydraulic discs on 180 mm rotors, which on a machine carrying a hundred and eighty kilograms is the right specification rather than a luxury.
Bed them in properly before you ride it loaded, and check them before every ride.
Eight hundred and seventy watt hours
Forty eight volts and 18.2 amp hours, removable at 5 kg, filling in six hours. Fafrees quote 55 to 75 km.
A trike drags three tyres rather than two, and a large battery is what stops that costing you the day. The panel below turns the capacity into energy per mile.
Puncture resistant tyres and a sprung post
Chaoyang 20 by 3.0 inch puncture resistant tyres, a suspension seatpost with 15 mm of travel, and a 35 mm fork with lockout.
Puncture resistance matters more here than anywhere: you cannot wheel an eighty eight pound three wheeler home on a flat.
Before the first ride
It arrives folded and it is a two person unpack.
- Unfold and lock the frame and the handlebar, then check both
- Set the saddle between 82 cm and 106 cm
- Bed the 180 mm hydraulic brakes in at walking pace
- Set tyre pressure on all three wheels
- Charge to full before the first long ride
Who it is for
Fafrees size it for riders between 160 cm and 200 cm. It is not for public roads and at 74 cm wide it will not go everywhere a bicycle goes.
Buy it if balance is the thing standing between you and riding, or if you need to carry real weight over ground where two wheels would put it down. If you also want indicators, spend the extra two hundred on the HS.
- BRAND
- Fafrees
- CATEGORY
- Folding
- MOTOR POWER
- 500W
- RANGE
- 34 Miles
- SPEED
- 15.5 Mph
- BATTERY
- 18.2Ah
- WEIGHT
- 88 lbs
- CHARGING TIME
- 6 Hours
- BRAKE SYSTEM
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- FRAME MATERIAL
- 6061 Aluminum Alloy
- MAXIMUM LOAD
- 397 lbs
- INPUT VOLTAGE
- 48V
- TIRE SIZE
- 20 inch
- TORQUE
- 65 Nm
The Fafrees F20 Mate Electric Trike states 500W, 34 Miles and 15.5 Mph, and below it is set against the PVY F20 Electric Tricycle. Every figure the two disagree on is marked. Choose a different bike to compare it with whichever one you are also considering.
10 of 13 specifications differ. View PVY F20 Electric Tricycle
- What are the benefits of the three-wheel design?
- The three-wheel design provides greater stability, balance, and rider confidence.
- Is the FAFREES F20 Mate suitable for daily commuting?
- Yes, it is designed for comfortable and efficient everyday transportation.
- Does the FAFREES F20 Mate offer long battery range?
- Yes, it is built for extended riding distance and reliable daily performance.
- Is the FAFREES F20 Mate comfortable for longer rides?
- Yes, its ergonomic design and stable riding platform help ensure a smooth and comfortable experience.
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- Yes. All electric bikes sold by BikTron are brand new, factory-sealed, and sourced directly from authorised manufacturers and official distributors.
- How do I choose the right electric bike for me?
- Pick a bike based on how you plan to ride. City bikes are great for commuting, folding bikes work well if you need compact storage, mountain bikes handle hills and mixed terrain, and cargo bikes are ideal for carrying shopping or loads. If you are not sure, our Bike Quiz can help.
- Are the batteries original and certified?
- Yes. Every electric bike battery is brand new and original from the manufacturer, with full safety certification and performance testing.
- Are the bikes tested before shipping?
- Yes. Each e-bike goes through a quality check before dispatch, covering electronics, brakes, motor response, and battery performance.
- Do electric bikes come with a warranty?
- Yes. All electric bikes from BikTron include a manufacturer warranty. Duration depends on the brand and model. Most bikes include a 12-month warranty as standard.
- How long does delivery take?
- Standard UK delivery usually takes 2 to 7 business days. Remote areas may take a little longer. You will receive a tracking link by email once your order is dispatched.
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- We accept Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Klarna buy-now-pay-later. All payments are processed securely.
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- Most electric bikes arrive 85 to 90 per cent pre-assembled. You will usually need to attach the handlebars, pedals, and adjust the seat. A basic tool set is often included.
- Are BikTron electric bikes legal to ride in the UK?
- Yes. All bikes sold by BikTron that meet UK EAPC rules (250W motor, max 15.5 mph assisted speed, pedal-assisted only) are fully road-legal. You do not need a licence, tax, or insurance to ride them on public roads. Riders must be at least 14 years old.
- What about the electric scooters?
- Those are different, and the law treats them differently. A privately owned e-scooter cannot legally be ridden on a public road, pavement or cycle lane in the UK, whoever sold it. We sell ours for private land use only, with the landowner's permission, and every scooter product page says so. If you want something you can ride to work, choose an electric bike.
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Before you order:
- Delivery is to UK mainland addresses — some remote areas may have a small surcharge
- Most bikes arrive 85–90% pre-assembled and include basic tools for setup
- If you are unsure about sizing or specs, contact us before you buy
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Simple and fair terms so you can buy with confidence.
- 30-day return window — if the bike is not right for you, send it back
- Ride it. It needs to come back clean, undamaged and complete, with the charger, tools and manual
- A refund or replacement is issued after we receive and check the return
Please note:
- For a change of mind we book the collection and deduct its cost from your refund, and we tell you the amount before we book it
- If we sent the wrong item or it arrived faulty, we cover return shipping in full
- All bikes include a 12-month manufacturer warranty as standard
Full details at Returns & Refunds and Warranty.
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