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Tern HSD P5i

Ranked #10 of 12 in Best Cargo E-Bikes: Rad Power, Velotric, Aventon, Lectric, Tern & More (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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#10

Tern HSD P5i

Best for: Bosch mid-drive with belt drive and 75 Nm

4.0/10

What we like

    Watch out for

    • Rated motor power not published by Tern
    • Water resistance not published by Tern

    Score breakdown

    Rated motor power * 15%
    Battery capacity 15%
    Claimed range 15%
    Top assisted speed 10%
    Payload capacity 25%
    Bike weight 5%
    Motor torque 10%
    Hydraulic disc brakes 3%
    Water resistance * 2%

    * Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

    Rated motor powerNot listed
    Battery capacity545 Wh
    Claimed range67 mi
    Top assisted speed20 mph
    Payload capacity357 lb
    Bike weight61.9 lb
    Motor torque75 Nm
    Hydraulic disc brakesYes
    Water resistanceNot listed
    MotorBosch Performance Line, 75 Nm (rated watts not listed)
    BatteryBosch PowerPack 545 Wh
    Range35–67 mi
    Payload357 lb computed: 418.9 lb gross vehicle weight minus 61.9 lb bike; max rider 286.6 lb
    DriveGates belt, Shimano Nexus 5
    Water ratingNot published by the maker
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    Tern HSD P5i head-to-head

    Head-to-headTern HSD P5i vs Tern GSD S10

    How it compares

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    Aventon Abound LR
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    6.1/10
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    3.9/10
    #11 · Bosch mid-drive compact cargo bike, 59.7 lb
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