Tested: Best Cargo Electric Bikes of 2025

From CarAndDriver.com

Range, acceleration, braking, and ride comfort—we tested each cargo e-bike to compare their performance.

By Gannon Burgett, Collin Morgan and Mason Cordell

Thanks to ever-improving electric motors and increasingly affordable battery power, e-bikes have exploded in popularity over the past few years. Having already tested electric scooters, we decided it was time to dip our toes into another corner of two-wheeled transportation.

Instead of chasing speed this time, we kicked off our e-bike coverage with the utilitarian workhorses of the category: cargo e-bikes. After all, what better way to offset car usage than with the two-wheeled equivalent of a minivan?

Over the past few months, we’ve logged countless hours and miles to find out which models look sharp, ride well, and offer the most real-world utility. Spoiler: There’s no one-size-fits-all winner. But our roundup breaks down the standouts so you can find the cargo e-bike that best fits your needs.

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