BEST family electric cargo bikes of 2024 | Fully Charged

[@FullychargedUK]

PLEASE NOTE - we do consider price matching,, we also offer bespoke home delivery options across the UK and we offer the best after sales in the country. We also carry more stock than anyone in the UK so get in touch with our friendly team!

[@BrunoAlves-uy3sl]

One of the best overviews I watched online. Amazing!

[@kolaajibade8846]

I loved my 2016 Urban Arrow Family and still love my 2020 R&M Load 60. Cargo bikes are great fun and so useful.

[@FullychargedUK]

Hey Kola, great hear you're enjoying the Urban Arrow Family and Load 60. Double the cargo bike fun! Both are fantastic bikes that we're big advocates of at Fully Charged.

[@KC-ex7pr]

Greetings from the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia. Thanks for these videos, they're excellent.

[@Bladebars]

Excellent presentation

[@FullychargedUK]

Thanks, Andy! Hope you're well.

[@hexaglot11]

Thank you for this overview! I bought Tern GSD S00 and I am very happy with this eBike and use it with my 2 Kids.

[@FullychargedUK]

Great to know! The Tern GSD is a simply wonderful eBike, and is one of our most popular options here at Fully Charged, so you're in good hands.

[@steverhysjenks]

Love this, I'd like to know how you attached your kids bikes to the back of the cargo, it was early in the b roll.

[@FullychargedUK]

We'll let Richard tell you his tricks on this one, Stephen. Thank you for reaching out!

[@richardbarling6653]

Hi Stephen. I use Voile straps on the front wheels of the kids bikes, attaching to the bar of the Tern Clubhouse+ and my Tern Sidekick wide decks.

[@jeffdible8171]

Thanks for an excellent review.

[@FullychargedUK]

Hi Jess, thanks for the positive feedback! Glad you enjoyed the selection.

[@RodKruz]

Great video! Thanks for the detailed explanation.

[@horse_and_bike]

Great video, very hard to make a choice though, as all the bikes seem great! Cheers from France!

[@ohana_is_family]

I use Gazelle Blooms. Designed for mother with 2 kids and shopping. Carries 175 kg. Lockable steering, front and rear luggage carrier. Shimano powered though.

[@daviddarrenbetts-hollinrak3927]

Wonderful video guys, really informative.

[@FullychargedUK]

No worries, anytime!

[@mrbassquake5416]

Loved this video.. these type of bikes are the future… ditch the car and the gym membership and get yourself a cargo bike!! Brilliant ☝️

[@FullychargedUK]

Thanks Mr Bassquake! We absolutely agree this is the way forward. Over 50% of car journeys are under 5 miles! Think how much we could cut CO2 emissions if even half of those journeys were done on a cargo bike... not to mention the difference it would make to the country's obesity problem.

[@markgrouwe6546]

I bought a Lovens and my kids love it! I don’t know if they sell internationally

[@KETTLERALURAD]

Hello together, Great Video, we like it a lot! But of course we need to ask, if you did a testride with our Cargoline FS800? It won the EUROBIKE Gold Award, is used by many customer all over europe. Equipped with qualitative parts and the great ELIAN front steering hub, it rides better than most others, at least what customers tell us. Looking forward to your great comments. Best and stay safe, Kettler Alu Rad Team

[@SaDa-fp4dk]

Hey Kettler Team, do you have a dealer in Austria where we can try your E-cargo bikes? I have a slope of 17.5 for about 50m, can your bike handle it?

[@JoeLeogue]

Great video, thanks! The tern gsd looks very sturdy with the kids climbing in - is that with the standard kickstand or with the extensions?

[@FullychargedUK]

Hi Joe thanks for getting in touch. This is with the lockstand extension.

[@JoeLeogue]

@@FullychargedUK good to know, thanks!

[@johnmaletic898]

Central stand for quick haul is available you know.

[@Patrick_Johnson]

Great video - what's the magnetic water bottle that you attached to the TERN GSD? Want one!!

[@FullychargedUK]

Thanks Patrick! That would be the Fidlock Twist Bottle Kit - very much a favourite amongst our staff and customers. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you'd like to find out more www.fullycharged.com/get-in-touch

[@kartenalexos8348]

Great video. I haven't seen Workcycles in any major reviews yet. They are an excellent Dutch brand

[@boerhenkcb]

As long as you don't need parts... Takes ages! They are back to a single man business, i'm aspecting they are going out of business... We have a Kr8. Has +20.000km. Second motor, second battery. It is now being converted from rimbrake to disc brake. Hope those will perform better than the rimbrakes...

[@Jo-bg9go]

Do you carry e-trikes? I had a stroke and have minor balance issues. Loved this video.

[@thebigoaktree8401]

Love the R&M bikes. Struggled between the Tern GSD and considered the Multi Tinker but the frame restricts placement of locks and locking chains etc. only leaving the cafe lock and extension as the prime lock. The frame is nearly completely “sealed”. Seemed to be oversight that led to me purchasing the GSD R14 instead. Cheers from the States.

[@OCUBOX]

I've literally never seen ANY of these bikes or trikes about, and have only learned about them from you today, so thank you! Very intriguing, but 10K for a (spec'd out) bike? Seems nutty...

[@jotham123]

Agreed. I tallied up the total ownership cost of my car for the year and reconsidered+ taking into account health benefits.. I can see the value. Bloody expensive but tbf all things considered, worth it imo. Have a look I think you'll be surprised how much a car costs up own for one year (don't forget depreciation!).

[@mcstaal]

You wont se a 6 year old back seat passenger in Denmark, Finland or the Netherlands. At 6 they are expected to be experienced "bikers" and do their own school run.

[@FullychargedUK]

Hi Thanks and yes we somewhat agree, but i would not let my kids cycle across london in rush hour. And there’s no better way to get across town than a cargo bike.

[@peterp5099]

In case using a bicycle in the big city ever becomes save enough, these would certainly become a viable alternative. When I lived in the big city, I have tried to use a bicycle for everyday ways - after countless close calls and the first real accident I gave it up and returned to saver means to get from A to B, even if they are more expensive.

[@FullychargedUK]

Hi Peter, thanks for getting in touch. We've loved to see progress surrounding transport infrastructure in London in recent years, in particular with the introduction of the Cycle Super Network but we're always advocating for more cycling infrastructure, especially in certain areas of the city. As you say, cycling is a fantastic transport alternative in cities, offering efficient, healthy and green forms of transport!

[@benjaconelli5021]

Out of interest which big city are you talking about. Different Cities couldn’t be more different when it comes to cycling infrastructure. London is excellent these days compared to just a few years ago. Other cities in Uk are following suit. Other cities in Europe are absolutely excellent, such as Copenhagen, Frankfurt, and many more. Most American cities have a very long way to go.

[@peterp5099]

@@benjaconelli5021 Hamburg, Germany. I have heard it has improved meantime, not sure though how much, and in the time I lived there bicycling was not save enough.

[@redditchscroller7049]

Looking at the way the kids were having to climb over high sided boxes and rear seat handrails I think doors and removable rails should be an option to help stop kids having to bend their legs to awkward angles when mounting the bikes.

[@FullychargedUK]

Hey there Redditch Scroller, thanks for getting in touch. We can see what you mean about children having to climb in and out of the bikes, however the great thing about our cargo bikes is the safe and stable designs they offer thanks to the study stands. This makes climbing in and out of the bikes a fun challenge for the children which they actually enjoy! Many of the bikes such as the Tern GSD have foot steps that assist the children and give them a helping hand too.

[@tconnolly9820]

As someone who does as much as I can already with a regular manual bike with a large selection of racks, bags and three trailers to choose from I am seriously thinking about going electric. But my gawd, these prices are eye-watering. I can buy a second hand Leaf for less than one of those that will still give me more range, carry five passengers in all weather plus a large boot. Plus I won't have to worry about it being locked to a sign post outside of where I work from all night doing 13 hour shifts. And no, there's nowhere better to park it. These are phenomenally overpriced for what you get. And it seems to me that the more government's increase the subsidies to buy these, the faster the prices keep outstripping these subsidies. Appealing to middle class green anxiety perhaps over cost-benefit realism? Theft is a huge concern both for the bike in it's entirety or for the battery or major components. I could with confidence park a £70,000 Tesla outside where I work from all night but one of those bikes..........? I'd be a nervous wreck waiting for the morning when I return and there it is. Gone! I work in security so I'm kinda one of the good guys but give me a chisel and a heavy block hammer and I guarantee you that I will have any of those batteries out in about 30 seconds. There will be huge damage to the bike but why the hell should I care, I got my battery. Easy money 👍 The key locking cover isn't worth sh1t if someone wants it and knows how to go about getting it with maximum force. I see it all the time in my job. Sorry for being just a little bit cynical and a little disillusioned by the hype over the reality but I also call it being realistic and honest. Also running costs are higher than most people expect. I'm hearing figures for £3-500 every 3,000 miles plus generally another £1-2,000 for a complete motor and battery upgrade every 10-15,000 miles. These would be horrendously high maintenance costs for any second hand car that cost the same to buy! And insurance will be an absolute necessity for everyone who buys one of these. As I said, I'm a huge enthusiast for encouraging more utilitarian use and commuting by bikes of all kinds and I'm definitely going electric myself later this year. Possibly a self build conversion but we'll see. That would have more to do with me being a little bit taller than the average bear and there's very few options available in my ideal sizing. All despite my heavy hearted realism. Oh and those 3 fun sized superstars were just fantastic!

[@FullychargedUK]

Hi T Connolly, thank you for taking the time to watch our video and provide those insights. You do make some valid points, however, we don’t agree with some of them. Hear us out….

There’s no shying away from the fact that electric cargo bikes are an investment and you are paying for quality and reliability, not to mention the residual value they hold after 2, 3, 4+ years. You could get a second-hand Leaf, but you still have the same issues of traffic jams, parking, servicing, insurance. Yes, you can carry more people, but there is a trade off. The joys of an eBike mean that you can carry a heftier lock if you do need to lock it up for prolonged periods of time. The Hiplok D1000 is very popular with its anti-angle grinder material. You could also look into getting a motorcycle chain and shackle like some of our staff with cargo bikes. If the worse happens and the bike was stolen, our insurance provider, Laka, provide quick and hassle-free claims to get you back on the road asap. We always recommend taking batteries with you if you plan on leaving your bike unattended for a longer duration. They’ve got so much lighter in recent years so can easily fit into a backpack or slot into your office drawer. In terms of costs - the average cost of owning and running a car in the UK is £3556 a year (NOT including the purchase). The cost of running AND buying an electric cargo bike such as a Benno Boost E can be as low as £128 a month over 4 years. We’ve done a video on this in more detail that I think would be of interest to you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3nGdZp5f7aef5Y As I say, you make some valid points and they are not accessible to absolutely everybody, but with creative ways to pay and the cost-savings made against their comparative modes of transport, not to mention the physical and mental health benefits that cycling brings, they really are the future. Please do drop us an email if you’d like to chat further: [e-mail], or pop into one of our stores if you’re local and we’d love to have a chat over a coffee!

[@oisinfoden9224]

Can you do a review of the Gazelle makki?

[@FullychargedUK]

Hey Oisin, the Gazelle Makki is a superb cargo bike that's available at a more entry-level price compared to some other family cargo bikes. Whilst we haven't got a video solely reviewing the Gazelle Makki, Caz (aka Cyclechic) has written a great review of the bike which you can read here -> www.cyclechic.co.uk/review-of-the-gazelle-makki-load-electric-cargo-bike

[@sarahpercifield904]

Is the Butchers and Bicycle trike not popular? I haven’t seen it on any of these lists recently.

[@FullychargedUK]

Hey Sarah, we sell the Butchers and Bicycle MK-1E in both the Enviolo and Automatic gearing systems here at Fully Charged. It's a great option for carrying children and the 3-wheel and 'built to tilt' design can be popular with some customers. However, over the last few years we've found the majority of our customers prefer two-wheeled family cargo bikes due to the 'normal bike' ride feel many of them offer, especially for models sold by Tern. As a result we've decided to build our family collection around rear and front-loading two wheeled bikes but it's all about personal preference!

[@maz00961]

Sarah, I was thinking the same thing. I own a B&B, I and my kids absolutely love it. The bike is exceptionally stable on snow and slippery road. And really fun for date nights, almost like a carriage with the front door.

[@BogFiets]

Regarding Gazelle's first cargo bike - did Gazelle not make the Cabby first?

[@FullychargedUK]

That it was, but we're majoring here on electric cargo bikes... so the Makki is their first foray into the eBike game!

[@michaelavento2128]

Sorry sirs, much better if you tell what motor power has it from 250W, 350W, 500W, 700W, 1000W or 1,500Watts. Thanks.

[@FullychargedUK]

Hi Michael, all of the cargo bikes featured in the video have 250W motors.

[@DickCanBike]

It's not about watts, it's about Torque!

[@FullychargedUK]

@@DickCanBike exactly! In leyman's terms Torque is the amount of horse-power each motor comes from ... that's the acceleration and power you can gain from your motor. Watts is not important.

[@williammcpherson9953]

So are they all free? Because use never mentioned the prices....that might be important to some.

[@KhaleesiStJames]

The last model sold me! Thank you! BTW, SUCH GORGEOUS CHILDREN! 👍👍👍👍

[@FullychargedUK]

We hope you found this video fun and informative! Is there anything we have missed that you'd like to see in the future?

[@Majounetka]

Yes please ! Really a great video, nice to see it with the kids' point of view, how they get in the bikes, get seated... I was hoping to see the Riese & Muller Multicharger in this video for I'm still hesitating between the Tern Gsd and the R&M multicharger for two small kids (3 y and 1,5 y old)...

[@ahkl77]

Butchers & Bicycles?

[@FullychargedUK]

@@Majounetka Hey there, thanks for getting in touch! Great to hear you're thinking of making the move to a family cargo bike - it's an investment you won't regret. The R&M Multicharger is a great bike with the ability to carry up to 65kg, but generally only has space for one passenger. The GSD would be a better investment for the future when your children have grown a bit! Alternatively, the new R&M Multitinker could be perfect for you as it combines the top craftmanship of R&M's bikes but can carry two passengers? www.fullycharged.com/Multitinker-Vario

[@FullychargedUK]

@@ahkl77 Hey there, we stock the Butchers & Bicycles MK1-E (in both Vario and Automatic) here at Fully Charged! It's a great option for carrying children and the 3-wheel and 'built to tilt' design can be popular with some customers. However, over the last few years we've found the majority of our customers prefer two-wheeled family cargo bikes due to the 'normal bike' ride feel many of them offer, especially for models sold by Tern. As a result we've decided to build our family collection around rear and front-loading two wheeled bikes but it's all about personal preference!

[@fenners1290]

Yes bikes for delivery which ones are best. Also can these be ridden on gravelly like disused railway tracks? I’m considering buying the urban arrow anniversary due to a change in job and a shorter commute which would follow an old railway line.

[@brandenkhan15]

Here in the United States the Lectric Xpedition has similar capabilities to the Tern GSD for $1399 starting price. 🔥🔥 Hopefully they can modify the powertrain to meet regulations and bring it to you all soon!

[@benjaconelli5021]

A good battery costs around £700 how on earth do you get a quality frame, components, warranty, r and d, motor, and a dealer margin, shipping, and all those important things to be able to create a realistic purchase price…? Not possible. A good eCargo Bike should cost a minimum of £5000 (new) anything less than that should not be considered especially for carrying around precious cargo.

[@jorgemendoza325]

Not true.

[@thebigoaktree8401]

I agree with above statement about their legitimacy. Just a proven quality dual battery set up from Bosh (industry leading battery producer) alone can easily cost that much depending on the wattage. These are high quality German companies producing these products with decades of experience. Selling Lectric in Europe is like trying to sell a Chevy Cavalier to a Porsche, Mercedes, or BMW owner. Not going to happen. Lectric bikes are a low end money grab electric bike. Those bikes would never successfully pass the European Electric bike regulations and standards criteria. Honestly, there have been numerous fires in NYC surrounding cheap e-bikes that will surely influence the creation of US regulations concerning acceptable e-bike standards.

[@StuffOffYouStuff]

You're now onw of the few places still selling moustache. I rang two UK stockists and both were winding down their Moustache line due to post-Brexit international trading rules making it more trouble than its worth.

[@FullychargedUK]

That we are... we love them too much that we're willing to put up with some of the very unnecessary Post Brexit customs issues!!! We'd love to assist you in the future so do give us a ring when you're next thinking about an electric bike!

[@StuffOffYouStuff]

@@FullychargedUK one day I will definitely be getting one. Just not sure when. Will hit you guys up. Been following you for ages already and love the reviews that you do

[@goingoutotheparty1]

Bosch resale value yes, the rest goes to Bafang bro

[@lostboy8084]

Not in your neck of the woods, but I am looking into these cargo E-Bikes, just for such reasons shopping and packing children. Won't be spending at your place because well separated by oceans of water. As for the lock you are recommending you ever think of sending it to the lock picking lawyer on KZbin it be nice to see how pick resistance it is because he did one on other bike locks not sure if on the one you recommending but be interesting to see what he thinks of its security.

[@FullychargedUK]

Hi there, thanks for reaching out. Great to hear you've been looking into an electric cargo bike. They're an awesome way to easily transport cargo, children and even dogs! Let us know if we can help point you in the right direction still. Thanks for the heads up on the Lock Picking Lawyer - we will have to check this out and maybe put the mighty Hiplok D1000 to the test!

[@nesjo7777]

Bij een botsing tussen een bakfiets en een motor is in Alkmaar een meisje van vijf jaar overleden. De bestuurder van de motor is door de politie aangehouden. Redactie Noord-Holland 15-04-23, 13:32

[@paulgovan3507]

They never do these ebike reviews in typical rainy, freezing cold, windy, dark, miserable, wretchedly depressing and totally unpredictable British weather do they? Paul G

[@DickCanBike]

It's an idea! Maybe our next one.

[@tleone851]

Davis Spade rides cargo bikes now

[@FullychargedUK]

hahah we've had this a few times! We've let Ben know.

[@philrab6696]

Don’t think you will get a cycle scheme for £10.000.

[@richardtaylor8822]

Where is the Butchers and Bicycles?

[@FullychargedUK]

Hey Richard, we sell the Butchers and Bicycle MK-1E in both the Enviolo and Automatic gearing systems here at Fully Charged. It's a great option for carrying children and the 3-wheel and 'built to tilt' design can be popular with some customers. However, over the last few years we've found the majority of our customers prefer two-wheeled family cargo bikes due to the 'normal bike' ride feel many of them offer, especially for models sold by Tern. As a result we've decided to build our family collection around rear and front-loading two wheeled bikes but it's all about personal preference!

[@benjaconelli5021]

Your totally right, it should have been included 😊

[@nickwf70]

"NO PARKING ISSUES", well I would have thought the biggest issue unfortunately is the risk it will be stolen especially in London

[@FullychargedUK]

@nickwf70 - we LOVE answering this question now. The all new Hiplok D-1000 is an angle-grinder proof lock... it takes 3 angle-grinders to get through the lock! We've sold 600 of these this year alone, and not one single theft... a great proportion of those customers are families. A Hiplok D-1000 combined with insurance, means you are covered. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmHEZGyIn6-hfbc

[@leoneldelarosaibarria]

I didn’t know Brad Pitt did e-bike reviews between movies

[@VengD]

Another one of these... Filled with top of the line bikes. Sure, you mention bikes that normal people can afford... But those segments are mostly just about how they not as good as the best. No shit? It's like I'm looking for a new car, but every list of cars to just get around town, is only about Rolls-Royce and limos. But oh yeah, there's also this Chevrolet... And all we're gonna say about that is that it isn't has good as the luxury cars. Nooo shiiit!? But will it get me around town without blowing up?

[@FullychargedUK]

Hi @VengD, We'd say most of these bikes are mid to high-range. They're built to last so we'd suggest through spreading the cost, many of these bikes end up being pretty affordable! Especially when compared to Rolls Royce, Chevorlet's, The Tube, Taxis, etc. That being said we don't offer any cargo bikes without Bosch, so don't cater for the lower end of the market. There are some options that will get you around town without blowing up! We'd suggest to make sure you're buying from a reputable shop and manufacturer who can offer you proper support if something did go wrong.

[@tomedward8652]

I live in Berlin. Leave any of these out over night and they will be gone in the morning. I also have an issue with safety. These things can weigh up to 50kg plus. With rider, bike and extra occupants, a collision with a pedestrian would be lethal. Yet in the event of an accident the cyclist will most likely not have any insurance. Personally I think all ebikes must be insured for accidents.

[@maron123killa]

Its called Haftpflichtversicherung...?

[@sumoody1325]

Great but no 'seat belts' for the kids. They could be thrown out in an accident.

[@FullychargedUK]

All of our front-loading cargo bikes come with harnesses when configured with child seats. If you use child seats on a rear loader then they usually come with harnesses too. The bench seats do not, however this is usually used by bigger kids, and they would be positioned behind you. If its something you wanted, you could attach something to the frame which surrounds the long tail. However, it's no different to being the rider of a bike or being on a train or bus even!

[@richardbarling6653]

@@FullychargedUK Also worth mentioning.... There are many aftermarket seats that attached to the rear racks of the rear loading bikes that do actually include seatbelts, even for older kids!

[@strokenumber3]

I was mildly interested in watching this, so ffwd to the front load models ........but I had my suspicions. Then, there it was @15:56: MANBUN! I'm out.

[@benjaconelli5021]

Hahaha. Well I know for next time. Thanks for your important feedback

[@williammcpherson9953]

So are they all free? Because use never mentioned the prices....that might be important to some.

[@FullychargedUK]

Prices can change which is why we don't include specifics. They are also have a range of configurations which all vary in price. All bikes are linked in the description or feel free to contact one of our specialists for more information!