Ranked by a published rule
Best cargo e-bikes for carrying kids and groceries
The Velotric GoMad (500 lb), the Lectric XPedition2 (single battery) (450 lb), and the Lectric XPedition2 Dual-Battery (450 lb) come out on top. Cargo and utility bikes, ranked by maximum total load (rider + passengers + cargo) as published by the brand. Range shown with 180 lb rider plus 100 lb of cargo.
Full ranking
Rule: Cargo and utility bikes, ranked by maximum total load (rider + passengers + cargo) as published by the brand. Range shown with 180 lb rider plus 100 lb of cargo.
| # | E-bike | Max load | Everyday range | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Velotric GoMad | 500 lb | 36 mi | $1,999 | 36 mi with 100 lb cargo |
| 2 | Lectric XPedition2 (single battery) | 450 lb | 30 mi | $1,399 | 30 mi with 100 lb cargo |
| 3 | Lectric XPedition2 Dual-Battery | 450 lb | 58 mi | $1,799 | 58 mi with 100 lb cargo |
| 4 | Aventon Abound LR | 440 lb | 34 mi | $1,999 | 34 mi with 100 lb cargo |
| 5 | Aventon Abound SR | 440 lb | 34 mi | $1,899 | 34 mi with 100 lb cargo |
| 6 | Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Max | 420 lb | 30 mi | $2,299 | 30 mi with 100 lb cargo |
| 7 | Tern GSD P10 (Gen 3) | 387 lb | 24 mi | $4,999 | 24 mi with 100 lb cargo |
| 8 | Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 5 | 375 lb | 33 mi | $2,399 | 33 mi with 100 lb cargo |
| 9 | Tern HSD P5i (Gen 3) | 357 lb | 27 mi | $4,999 | 27 mi with 100 lb cargo |
| 10 | Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus | 350 lb | 29 mi | $1,799 | 29 mi with 100 lb cargo |
| 11 | Rad Power Bikes RadRunner | 320 lb | 30 mi | $1,499 | 30 mi with 100 lb cargo |
| 12 | Tern Quick Haul D8 | 280 lb | 20 mi | $2,999 | 20 mi with 100 lb cargo |
How we rank
The same rule is applied to all 76 e-bikes in our database, using the same physics model as the simulator. No brand pays for placement, and affiliate programs play no part in the order. Ranges are the middle of a ±20% band; see the methodology.
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