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Best Longtail Cargo E-Bikes (2026)

Longtail cargo e-bikes, ranked only on what each maker publishes.

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  1. 1
    Highest payload

    Lectric XPedition 2

    Score is within our cargo e-bikes ranking
    7.2/10

    450 lb, 85 Nm, 73.7 lb with one battery.

    What we like

    • Top payload capacity in this comparison (450 lb)

    Watch out for

    • Water resistance not published by Lectric
  2. 2
    440 lb with IPX6

    Velotric Packer 1

    Score is within our cargo e-bikes ranking
    6.6/10

    750 W, 691.2 Wh, 75 Nm.

    What we like

      Watch out for

      • 3
        Biggest battery

        Aventon Abound LR

        Score is within our cargo e-bikes ranking
        6.2/10

        733 Wh, 440 lb, 80 Nm.

        What we like

          Watch out for

          • Top assisted speed not published by Aventon
          • Lowest water resistance in this comparison (IPX5 class (water jets))
        • 4
          Most torque

          Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 5

          Score is within our cargo e-bikes ranking
          6.6/10

          90 Nm, 720 Wh, 28 mph.

          What we like

          • Top motor torque in this comparison (90 Nm)

          Watch out for

          What to look for

          Plan for the weight

          Loaded longtails can top 300 lb together. Practice braking with a load before riding in traffic.

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