Tern HSD P5i (Gen 3) vs Tern Quick Haul D8
Tern HSD P5i (Gen 3) wins on everyday range (180 lb), throttle range on hills, range with a 280 lb rider, battery, max load, full charge; Tern Quick Haul D8 wins on price, weight. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the HSD P5i (Gen 3) goes about 33 miles and the Quick Haul D8 about 25 miles per charge.
Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | HSD P5i (Gen 3) | Quick Haul D8 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 33 mi | 25 mi | HSD P5i (Gen 3) |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 22 mi | 17 mi | HSD P5i (Gen 3) |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 27 mi | 20 mi | HSD P5i (Gen 3) |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 10% | 10% | Tie |
| BatteryRated capacity | 545 Wh | 400 Wh | HSD P5i (Gen 3) |
| PriceBrand store, today | $4,999 | $2,999 | Quick Haul D8 |
| WeightWith battery | 61.9 lb | 50.3 lb | Quick Haul D8 |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 357 lb | 280 lb | HSD P5i (Gen 3) |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 3.8 h | 5.0 h | HSD P5i (Gen 3) |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 20 mph | 20 mph | Tie |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 60 vs 45 mi | 34 vs 26 mi | 23 vs 17 mi | 24 vs 18 mi |
| 200 lb | 54 vs 41 mi | 32 vs 24 mi | 22 vs 16 mi | 21 vs 16 mi |
| 250 lb | 50 vs 37 mi | 28 vs 21 mi | 21 vs 16 mi | 18 vs 14 mi |
| 300 lb | 46 vs 34 mi | 26 vs 19 mi | 20 vs 15 mi | 16 vs 12 mi |
HSD P5i (Gen 3) first, then Quick Haul D8. 70°F, pavement, new battery. Scenarios: Easy cruise: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat; Everyday: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Fast commute: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Throttle only: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly.