ADO Air 28 Ultra vs Fiido T3 Max
Torque, battery, weight, pricing and features — side by side.
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The upgraded 3-speed Air 28
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£1,799
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Longtail cargo bike with a 100Nm mid-drive, 200kg payload and a 648Wh battery that expands to 1620Wh
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£2,090
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Which should you choose?
Choose the ADO Air 28 Ultra if…
…it costs less (£291 cheaper) and is lighter (15.1 kg lighter).
Choose the Fiido T3 Max if…
…it has more torque (+60 Nm) and carries a bigger battery (+288 Wh).
Based only on the measured differences below — manufacturer-published figures, not independently tested.
At a glance
ADO Air 28 Ultra
The Ultra is the upgraded Air 28: a Bafang H730 three-speed automatic motor (vs the Pro's H700 two-speed), giving roughly 24% more torque in low-speed mode. Battery, range, frame, brakes and weight are otherwise identical to the Air 28 Pro.
Fiido T3 Max
Longtail cargo bike with a 100Nm mid-drive, 200kg payload and a 648Wh battery that expands to 1620Wh
| Spec | ADO Air 28 Ultra | Fiido T3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Best UK price | £1,799 £291 cheaper | £2,090 |
| RRP | £1,799 | £2,090 |
| Delivery | Delivery: Free (UK) | Delivery: Free (UK) |
| Availability at last check | Out of stock at last check — 28 Sep 2026 | In stock at last check — 28 Sep 2026 |
| Motor brand & type | Bafang Hub | Fiido Mid-Drive |
| Motor torque | 40 Nm | 100 Nm +60 Nm |
| Battery capacity | 360 Wh | 648 Wh +288 Wh |
| Voltage · amp-hours | 36 V · 10 Ah | 36 V · 18 Ah |
| Total weight | 18.5 kg 15.1 kg lighter | 33.6 kg |
| Frame type | Step Through | Step Through |
| Release | February 2026 — 7 months on market | 23 June 2026 — 3 months on market |
| Tyre size | 28 x 1.8 (700c) | 20×2.4" |
| Gears | Bafang H730 3-speed automatic | 9-speed |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Four-piston hydraulic disc |
| Frame material | 6061 Aluminium alloy | — |
| Rider height | 160–210 cm | — |
| Max load | 120 kg | 200 kg (saddle 120 kg + rear rack 80 kg) |
| Top speed | 25 km/h | — |
| Range | Up to 100 km | Up to 123 km standard; up to 321 km with the second battery |
| Colours | Grey, Latte | — |
| Motor | Bafang H730 (3-speed) | — |
| Battery | — | 648 Wh standard, expandable to 1620 Wh with the optional 972 Wh pack (the same pack the Fiido T3 uses) |
| Charging | — | About 6 h for the standard battery; about 15 h for both together (confirmed by Fiido, 8 Sep 2026) |
| Suspension | — | Front suspension fork |
| Sensor | — | Mid-drive with torque sensor |
| Other | — | Longtail cargo deck. Battery voltage/capacity derived: 648 Wh and 972 Wh are both exact at 36 V (18 Ah and 27 Ah), and the T3 charger is 36V2A. |
| Mobile app | Yes | No |
| Auto lights | Yes | No |
| Indicators | Yes | No |
| Front basket support | Yes | No |
| Cargo | No | Yes |
| Higher-speed modes for permitted use | Yes | No |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more torque, ADO Air 28 Ultra or Fiido T3 Max?
The Fiido T3 Max has more torque at 100 Nm, compared to 40 Nm on the ADO Air 28 Ultra.
Which has the bigger battery, ADO Air 28 Ultra or Fiido T3 Max?
The Fiido T3 Max has a larger battery at 648 Wh, versus 360 Wh on the ADO Air 28 Ultra.
Which is lighter, ADO Air 28 Ultra or Fiido T3 Max?
The ADO Air 28 Ultra is lighter at 18.5 kg, compared to 33.6 kg on the Fiido T3 Max.
Which is cheaper, ADO Air 28 Ultra or Fiido T3 Max?
The ADO Air 28 Ultra is cheaper at £1,799, compared to £2,090 for the Fiido T3 Max.
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