Addmotor M-380 Tandem Single battery vs Worksman Side-by-Side Electric Lightning SBST-3CB-HBM-380 Tandem Single battery vs Side-by-Side Electric Lightning SBST-3CB-HB
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Same 750W motor.
Total load
Worksman carries 50 lb more
Addmotor
550 lb
Worksman
600 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Rider limit
Only Addmotor publishes one
Addmotor
500 lb
Worksman
Not published
We can't confirm Worksman's rider limit.
Battery
Worksman has 140% more
Addmotor
~960 Wh
Worksman
~2,304 Wh
Addmotor figure calculated from 48V × 20Ah. Worksman figure calculated from 48V × 48Ah.
Top speed
Addmotor is 10 mph faster
Addmotor
20 mph
Worksman
10 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Heavier ridersAddmotor M-380 Tandem Single batteryThe only one with a published rider limit (500 lb). Worksman allows more total load but doesn't say how much of it can be the rider.
- Longest ridesWorksman Side-by-Side Electric Lightning SBST-3CB-HBLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecAddmotor M-380 Tandem Single batteryWorksman Side-by-Side Electric Lightning SBST-3CB-HB
Fit
Step-over height
17.3″
Not published by brand
Rider height
5′2″–6′4″
appx 51-62 " (as written)
Seat height
31.55"-45" (min/max saddle height)
26.75 in (seat from ground)
Rider limit
500 lbBetter
Not published by brand
Total load
550 lb
600 lbBetter
Seats
2 (tandem, independent front and rear pedals; rear backrest)
2 (side by side)
Motor
Rated power
750W
750W
Peak power
Not published by brand
800W
Battery
Capacity
~960 Wh
~2,304 WhBetter
Voltage and amp-hours
48V · 20Ah
48V · 48Ah
Range and speed
Claimed range
up to 65 milesBetter
10-20+ miles
Top speed
20 mph
10 mph
E-bike class
Not published by brand
Class 2 (not stated by brand)
Size and folding
Folds
No
No
Folded size
Doesn't fold
Doesn't fold
Weight
147 lb
Not published by brand
Wheels
24" front / 20" rear
20 in front, 24 in rear (x2)
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Tektro mechanical disc brakes on each wheel
—
Parking brake
Yes
Yes
Gears
Shimano 7-speed
Dual Shimano Nexus 3-speed coaster hubs; each rider selects own gear
Rear differential
Yes
Not published by brand
Reverse
Not published by brand
Yes
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Oil spring fork, 80mm travel
Not published by brand
Certifications
UL 2271 (battery)
UL2271 batteries, UL-approved chargers
List price
Price
$4,099
$3,598Better
"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.