Is This the Right Tricycle for You?
The Sobowo Polar Bear is a heavy-duty, exceptionally well-equipped premium electric tricycle designed for adults seeking exceptional power, low-step access and serious passenger or cargo capability, with dual-motor three-wheel drive, four-inch tyres and hydraulic suspension providing outstanding traction, comfort and confidence across hills and demanding mixed terrain.
A strong choice for:
- Riders wanting the stability of three wheels
- Riders wanting electric assistance to reduce effort
- Shopping, recreation or everyday transport
- Customers who value Australian support
Compare another model if:
- The listed rider dimensions do not suit you
- You need a substantially different cargo or terrain capability
- You prefer a non-electric tricycle
Unsure? Call 07 5522 0583 before ordering so we can check rider fit and intended use.
Why Choose the Sobowo Polar Bear Electric Tricycle?
Three-wheel stability
The tricycle remains supported when stationary.
Electric assistance
Reduces rider effort on suitable routes.
Low-step access
Designed to simplify mounting and dismounting.
Practical cargo space
Carries shopping and everyday items.
Safety equipment
Braking, lighting and reflectors support everyday use.
Australian support
Local parts, workshop and technical assistance are available.
Safety, Visibility and Ownership Support
The three-wheel layout supports the tricycle when stationary. Correct assembly, suitable route choice, secure loading, regular maintenance and progressive rider practice remain essential.
Use only the compatible supplied charging equipment, follow the battery manual and keep the electrical system in its compliant road configuration.
Support after your purchase
- Adult-tricycle specialists since 2007
- Workshop support from Varsity Lakes, Queensland
- Replacement parts and technical assistance available
- Australia-wide telephone support
- Product-specific warranty assistance
Comfort, Rider Fit and Key Measurements
Rider height alone does not guarantee fit. Inside-leg reach, flexibility, seat position, controls and the intended route should also be checked.
Complete Product Information
Open any section below for detailed specifications, dimensions, delivery information and ownership resources.
Motor, Assistance and Performance
- Model
- Sobowo Polar Bear Electric Tricycle
- SKU
- TB-PB-SOBOWO
- Front motor
- 48V 750W Bafang brushless front hub motor
- Rear motor
- 48V 750W Bafang rear drive motor
- Drive system
- Dual-motor three-wheel-drive system
- Motor positions
- Front wheel hub and rear axle
- System voltage
- 48V
- Total listed motor output
- 1500W
- Combined maximum motor torque
- Approximately 140 Nm
- Motor controllers
- Two 22A SL brushless motor controllers
- Pedal sensor
- Combined cadence and torque-sensing crank system
- Pedal-assist levels
- Five
- Walk assistance
- Yes, approximately 4–6 km/h
- Throttle
- Twist throttle for use where permitted
- Maximum assisted road speed
- Up to 25 km/h in the compliant road configuration
- Published throttle range
- Approximately 70 km or more, depending on load and riding conditions
- Published pedal-assist range
- Approximately 100 km or more, depending on load and riding conditions
- Manual operation
- Can be pedalled without electric assistance
- Riding position
- Upright and relaxed riding position with slightly forward-positioned pedals
- Suitable applications
- Passenger transport, cargo carrying, farms, vineyards, resorts, rural properties, gravel tracks, grassed areas and recreational riding
Range guidance: Published range figures are estimates. Actual range varies with rider, passenger and cargo weight, terrain, wind, temperature, tyre pressure, speed, stop-start riding and assistance level.
Battery and Charging
- Battery type
- Dual removable rechargeable lithium-ion batteries
- Battery voltage
- 48V
- Individual battery capacity
- 20Ah
- Individual battery energy
- 960Wh
- Number of batteries
- Two
- Total battery capacity
- 40Ah
- Total battery energy
- 1920Wh
- Battery cells
- Samsung Grade-A lithium-ion cells
- Battery certification
- UL 2271 battery-system certification
- Transport certification
- UN 38.3 transport certification
- Electric system standard
- EN 15194 compliance
- Battery locations
- Frame-mounted in the front downtube and rear cargo area
- Battery locks
- Key-lockable
- Battery removal
- Yes — both batteries are removable
- Battery capacity gauges
- Included on each battery
- USB output
- USB charging outlet incorporated into the main display
- Chargers
- Two 48V 3A smart chargers with Australian mains connections
- Charger input
- 240V AC
- Charger output
- 3A each
- Charger certification
- RCM marked for Australia and New Zealand
- Typical charging time
- Approximately 3–6 hours for each battery
- Simultaneous charging
- Both batteries can be charged at the same time using their individual chargers
- Charger protection
- Overload and thermal protection
- Charger indicator
- Red indicates charging; green indicates charging is complete
- Charging temperature
- 0°C to 45°C
- Battery storage temperature
- −10°C to 60°C
- Replacement batteries
- Available through Trike Bike Australia
Battery-management protection
- Overcharge protection
- Over-discharge protection
- Short-circuit protection
- Thermal protection
- Cell balancing
- Current-overload protection
- Automatic charging cut-off
Battery care: Use only the compatible chargers supplied for this model. Follow the battery instructions for charging, storage and extended periods of non-use.
Battery Range Calculator
Polar Bear Charging Cost Calculator
Estimate how much it costs to recharge the Polar Bear and how far you may travel based on your riding style.
Please note: These figures are estimates only. Actual range will vary depending on rider weight, terrain, wind, tyre pressure, hills, stop-start riding, temperature and how much pedalling assistance is used.
Dimensions and Rider Sizing
- Overall length
- Approximately 230 cm with the front wheel facing forward
- Turning or storage length
- Approximately 210 cm with the front wheel turned 90 degrees
- Overall width
- Approximately 90 cm
- Overall height
- Approximately 120 cm, depending on handlebar adjustment
- Wheelbase
- Approximately 180 cm
- Assembled weight
- Approximately 77 kg with both batteries and standard fittings installed
- Recommended rider height
- Generally suitable for riders approximately 158 cm (5′2″) and taller
- Maximum rider capacity
- Up to 150 kg
- Maximum combined rider, passenger and cargo load
- Up to 350 kg
- Ground clearance
- Approximately 16 cm
- Step-over height
- Approximately 38 cm
- Seat width
- Approximately 18 cm
- Seat-height range
- Approximately 70–100 cm
- Lowest seat-to-pedal measurement
- Approximately 72 cm
- Seat adjustment
- Height adjustable
- Backrest adjustment
- Not applicable to the standard rider saddle
- Handlebar width
- Approximately 68 cm
- Typical handlebar height
- Approximately 120 cm
- Handlebar adjustment
- Adjustable Promax stem for rider reach and handlebar position
Fit guidance: Rider height is a general guide. Inside-leg reach, pedal reach, steering reach, flexibility and the rider’s ability to comfortably mount and control this large tricycle should also be considered. Call 07 5522 0583 for assistance.
Frame, Suspension and Rider Comfort
- Frame material
- Heat-treated 6061-T3 aluminium alloy
- Frame style
- Heavy-duty low step-through passenger and utility electric tricycle frame
- Frame colour
- Black and red
- Finish
- Powder-coated finish
- Cable routing
- Internally routed through the frame where possible
- Hardware
- 304 stainless-steel nuts, bolts and washers where specified
- Front suspension
- TRUMA hydraulic suspension fork
- Rear suspension
- Not fitted
- Tyre cushioning
- Four-inch-wide tyres provide additional cushioning and help absorb vibration across uneven surfaces
- Rider seat
- Promax Chifan comfort saddle
- Seat post
- Promax adjustable alloy seat post
- Handlebars
- Alloy comfort-series handlebars
- Handlebar stem
- Adjustable Promax stem
- Grips
- Justtek ergonomic grips with palm support
- Passenger seating
- Optional dual front-facing passenger seat or optional single rear-facing passenger seat
Comfort features: Low step-through access, an upright riding position, hydraulic front suspension, comfort saddle, ergonomic grips and four-inch-wide tyres.
Gearing, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
- Gear system
- Shimano seven-speed derailleur gearing
- Rear sprocket system
- Shimano seven-speed rear freewheel
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano derailleur
- Gear selector
- Handlebar-mounted Shimano gear selector
- Rear differential
- Yes
- Chain
- KMC chain
- Crankset
- Alloy 42-tooth chainring
- Crank arms
- Rothwell aluminium cranks
- Bottom bracket
- Sealed-bearing bottom bracket
- Chain guard
- Protective chainring guard
- Pedals
- Wellgo oversize platform pedals
- Brake type
- GA four-piston hydraulic disc brakes on all three wheels
- Front brake
- GA hydraulic disc brake
- Rear brakes
- GA hydraulic disc brakes on both rear wheels
- Brake levers
- GA alloy four-finger hydraulic brake levers
- Brake rotors
- 180 mm
- Parking brake
- Parking-brake function incorporated into the brake controls
- Motor cut-off
- Brake-lever motor cut-off
- Front wheel size
- 24 × 4.0 inches
- Rear wheel size
- 20 × 4.0 inches
- Front tyre
- Kenda Krusade 98-507 puncture-resistant fat tyre
- Rear tyres
- Kenda Krusade 98-406 puncture-resistant fat tyres
- Rim construction
- Double-wall alloy rims
- Hubs
- Alloy front and rear hubs
- Spokes
- 304 stainless steel, 12 gauge
- Valves
- Schrader valves
- Mudguards
- Front and rear mudguards
- Rear axle
- 20 mm high-strength toughened-steel rear axle with four sealed bearings and differential
Display, Controls, Lighting and Electrical Protection
- Display
- SL351 multifunction colour LCD
- Screen size
- Approximately 85 mm
- Assistance controls
- Five pedal-assistance levels
- Speed information
- Displayed on the LCD
- Trip information
- Displayed on the LCD
- Battery information
- Battery charge-level display
- Motor information
- Pedal-assistance level and motor-operation display
- Error diagnostics
- Shown through the display
- USB output
- USB charging outlet on the display
- Backlight
- Yes
- Control pad
- Handlebar-mounted multi-button keypad
- System communication
- UART/CAN communication as configured
- Front light
- Integrated LED headlight
- Rear light
- Integrated LED taillight
- Brake-light function
- Yes
- Turn indicators
- Included
- Bell
- Included
- Reflectors
- White front reflector, red rear reflector and yellow wheel reflectors included
- Pedal reflectors
- Included
- Motor water and dust resistance
- IPX6 component rating
- Battery water and dust resistance
- IP67 component rating
- Display and keypad resistance
- IPX6 component rating
Cargo Capacity and Optional Accessories
- Front basket
- Included and mounted to the tricycle frame
- Front basket dimensions
- Approximately 42 × 36 × 15 cm
- Rear basket
- Heavy-duty rear basket and cargo platform included
- Rear basket dimensions
- Approximately 52 × 60 × 24 cm
- Maximum front-basket load
- 15 kg
- Maximum rear-basket load
- 80 kg
- Maximum combined rider, passenger and cargo load
- Up to 350 kg
- Towbar
- Heavy-duty towbar included
- Towing capacity
- Up to 100 kg with a suitable compatible trailer and correct loading
- Optional dual passenger seat
- Dual front-facing passenger seat available separately
- Optional single passenger seat
- Single rear-facing passenger seat available separately
- Optional mirror kit
- Available separately
- Optional weather cover
- Available separately
- Optional basket bag
- Available separately
- Optional replacement batteries
- Available separately
- Optional security lock
- Available separately
- Other compatible accessories
- Compatible passenger seating and trailer options are available
Loading guidance: Distribute cargo evenly and secure all passengers and cargo before riding. Do not exceed the individual basket, passenger-seat, trailer or total load limits.
What Is Included
- Sobowo Polar Bear electric adult tricycle
- Two removable rechargeable 48V 20Ah lithium-ion batteries
- Two compatible 48V 3A smart chargers with Australian mains connections
- Front cargo basket
- Heavy-duty rear cargo basket and platform
- Heavy-duty towbar
- SL351 colour LCD and handlebar control keypad
- TRUMA hydraulic front suspension fork
- GA hydraulic disc brakes on all three wheels
- Shimano seven-speed gearing
- LED front headlight
- LED rear light with brake-light function
- Turn indicators
- Bell
- Required reflectors
- Basic assembly tool kit
- Assembly or owner information as supplied
Optional passenger seats, trailers and other accessories are not included unless specifically selected with the order.
Delivery, Shipping and Assembly
- Factory assembly level
- Ships approximately 99% assembled in a protective wooden crate
- Typical final assembly time
- Approximately 60–90 minutes for an experienced and properly equipped assembler where further assembly is required
- Assembly tools
- Basic assembly tool kit supplied
- Typical assembly tasks
- Final checks and any required fitting of handlebars, front wheel, pedals, baskets, seat post or electrical connections
- Owner manual
- Included or available through Trike Bike Australia
- Assembly instructions
- Available through Trike Bike Australia
- Video guidance
- Available online
- Approximate shipping-crate size
- 222 × 97 × 76 cm
- Approximate shipping-crate weight
- Approximately 120 kg
- Approximate shipping volume
- Approximately 1.64 cubic metres
- Calculated volumetric shipping weight
- Approximately 409 kg using a 250 kg-per-cubic-metre freight conversion
- Battery shipping
- Lithium-battery shipment requiring appropriate dangerous-goods and specialist freight handling
- Workshop assembly
- Available from Trike Bike Australia where selected
- Crated collection
- Available from Varsity Lakes, Queensland by arrangement
- Assembled collection
- Available from Varsity Lakes, Queensland when arranged in advance
- Australia-wide delivery
- Available using a suitable specialist freight service
Assembly guidance: Steering, wheels, hydraulic brakes, gears, fasteners and electrical connections must be correctly assembled and checked before the tricycle is ridden. Workshop assembly is available for customers who would prefer the tricycle supplied ready to ride.
Warranty, Servicing and Spare Parts
- Frame warranty
- 2 years
- Motor warranty
- 18 months
- Battery warranty
- 1 year
- Electrical-component warranty
- 1 year
- Wiring warranty
- 1 year
- Other-component warranty
- 1 year
- Wear items
- Tyres, tubes, brake pads, chains and cables are normal wear items
- Battery replacement
- User-removable replacement batteries are available
- Parts availability
- Replacement parts and technical support are available through Trike Bike Australia
- Workshop support
- Available from Trike Bike Australia at Varsity Lakes, Queensland
- Telephone support
- Australia-wide telephone support is available
- Routine checks
- Tyre pressure and condition, chain lubrication, hydraulic brakes, gears, fasteners, electrical connections, lighting and battery condition
- Recommended servicing
- Approximately every 12 months, depending on use, distance, load and riding conditions
Warranty periods and exclusions remain subject to the product-specific warranty terms supplied with the tricycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Sobowo Polar Bear designed for?
It is designed for riders wanting exceptional electric power, three-wheel traction, passenger-carrying options, substantial cargo capacity and strong performance across demanding terrain.
What motors does it use?
It uses a 48V 750W Bafang front hub motor and a 48V 750W Bafang rear motor, providing 1500W of combined listed motor output and approximately 140 Nm of maximum torque.
Does it have three-wheel drive?
Yes. The front hub motor powers the front wheel while the rear motor and differential deliver assistance through the rear wheels.
What batteries does it use?
The Polar Bear is equipped with two removable 48V 20Ah lithium-ion batteries, providing a combined capacity of 40Ah and 1920Wh.
Can it carry passengers?
Yes. Optional seating configurations include a dual front-facing passenger seat or a single rear-facing passenger seat.
Can it tow a trailer?
Yes. A heavy-duty towbar is included for compatible trailer applications.
Does it have a throttle?
Yes. It has a twist throttle for use where permitted, five pedal-assistance levels and a low-speed walk-assistance function.
What surfaces is it suited to?
It is suited to sealed paths, compacted gravel, grass, rural properties, vineyards, farms, resorts and other demanding recreational or utility applications.
Is it suitable for hills?
Yes. Its dual-motor drive system provides strong traction and climbing performance. Rider, passenger and cargo weight, gradient, surface conditions and battery charge will affect performance.
Does it have gears?
Yes. It uses Shimano seven-speed derailleur gearing.
What type of brakes does it have?
GA four-piston hydraulic disc brakes are fitted to all three wheels. The brake levers also provide motor cut-off and a parking-brake function.
Does it have a rear differential?
Yes. The rear axle incorporates a differential to support smoother cornering and reduce tyre scrub.
Can it be ridden without electric assistance?
Yes. The tricycle can be pedalled manually without using the motors.
Is the stated electric range guaranteed?
No. Range changes with rider, passenger and cargo weight, terrain, wind, temperature, tyre pressure, speed, stop-start riding and assistance level.
Can the batteries be removed for charging?
Yes. Both batteries are removable and key-lockable, allowing them to be charged either on or away from the tricycle.
Does it include lights?
Yes. It includes an LED headlight, an LED rear light with a brake-light function and turn indicators.
Can Trike Bike Australia provide support after purchase?
Yes. Workshop, spare-parts, telephone and technical support are available through Trike Bike Australia.
Videos, Manuals and Riding Resources
Use only the manual, assembly video, charger instructions and operating information applicable to the exact Polar Bear model and production batch supplied.
For product-selection, passenger-seating, rider-fit, assembly or ownership assistance, call 07 5522 0583.
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