The e-bike market has drastically expanded over the last few years, with brands popping up out of nowhere. The electric cargo bikes ranged from small and nimble bikes to e-bike versions of a freight hauler. Some bikes in the test fleet have throttles, while other’s electric assist only functioned while pedaling (this is a function of the e-bike class).

Our errand runs shuttled us across smooth tarmac, broken chip seal, and occasional dirt roads. We went on e-cargo bikes if our destination was within 15 miles. We’ve hauled everything from babies, kids, dogs, wood, tools, all kinds of outdoor gear, and even huge Costco and farmer’s market hauls. For more than a year, GearJunkie cyclists have been testing a multitude of amazing electric cargo bikes.