Browse cargo, folding, family, and commuter e-bikes by editorial score, use case, and core specs.
Tern Bicycles
If you're replacing a car rather than adding to a garage — and your terrain has real hills — the Tern GSD S10 is the answer at any price under $7,000. The Bosch CX mid-drive, dual-battery option (1,090 Wh combined), and triple-rated frame put it in a different durability class than the $2k contenders. At nearly 3× the price, it...
Lectric
If you want a Class 3 (28 mph) folding e-bike under $1,000 with throttle, the Lectric XP 4 is genuinely the only honest answer. The 624 Wh battery, hydraulic brakes (on the upgraded trim), and torque sensor are upgrades the previous XP series didn't have. The fold is bulkier than a Brompton — but the Brompton costs four times as...
Lectric
If you're a family looking to replace one car for under $1,600, the Lectric XPedition 2.0 is the answer. Dual-battery range, 450 lb payload, and a step-through frame at this price is genuinely unique — but the hub motor lacks the torque of a Bosch CX, and at 76 lb it's heavy to manoeuvre when not riding.
Aventon
If you're a family who'd rather pay $500 more for a more polished cargo bike than the Lectric XPedition, the Aventon Abound is the answer. Hydraulic brakes, smoother torque sensor, and the Aventon dealer network are real upgrades — but you sacrifice the dual-battery range and Class 3 throttle that make the Lectric harder to beat on pure value.
Rad Power Bikes
If you want a US cargo bike from the brand with the largest service network — and you're willing to pay a small premium for that peace of mind — the RadWagon 5 is the answer. The 80 Nm hub motor handles family duty, but the 400 lb payload trails the Lectric and Aventon and the single 672 Wh battery...