Tern · Longtail
GSD S10
The compact longtail that carries two kids and parks like a normal bike.
- Payload
- 100 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €6,100
Cargo bikes with a Bosch motor
Bosch drives most European cargo bikes, from the quiet Performance Line to the Cargo Line built for heavy loads. These are the models in the catalog with a Bosch system.
Models in this guide
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Urban Arrow · Front loader (bakfiets)
Family Performance Line CX
The modern bakfiets with room for up to four kids.
- Payload
- 125 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 545 Wh
from €6,999
Riese & Müller · Front loader (bakfiets)
Load4 75 Touring
The fully suspended front-loader that rides like a touring bike.
- Payload
- 100 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 545 Wh
from €8,999
Tern · Compact cargo
HSD P9
A small, light utility bike that carries one child and folds into a car boot.
- Payload
- 60 kg
- Torque
- 50 Nm
- Battery
- 400 Wh
from €4,999
Cube · Front loader (bakfiets)
Cargo Sport Hybrid 500
A well-priced front-loader with a foam box, Cargo Line motor and stepless hub.
- Payload
- 60 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €4,999
Tern · Longtail
Orox S12
The off-road longtail for gravel, forest tracks and long trips with gear.
- Payload
- 100 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 800 Wh
from €6,100
Tern · Compact cargo
Quick Haul P9
Tern's affordable compact hauler for shopping, commuting and one child.
- Payload
- 50 kg
- Torque
- 65 Nm
- Battery
- 400 Wh
from €3,799
Riese & Müller · Front loader (bakfiets)
Packster 70 Vario
A nimble family front-loader with a low box and a maintenance-friendly hub gear.
- Payload
- 80 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 545 Wh
from €6,000
Riese & Müller · Compact cargo
Multicharger2 Mixte GT Vario
A step-through touring e-bike with a long rear rack for one child or heavy shopping.
- Payload
- 70 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 750 Wh
from €5,700
Urban Arrow · Front loader (bakfiets)
Shorty Performance Line CX
The short Urban Arrow: a front box for cargo or two kids at just 2.03 m.
- Payload
- 100 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 545 Wh
from €6,099
Yuba · Longtail
Spicy Curry
A low-slung family longtail with a small rear wheel that keeps kids close to the ground.
- Payload
- 100 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €5,999
Cube · Cargo trike
Trike Family Hybrid 750
A family cargo trike with a Cargo Line motor, 750 Wh and room for four children.
- Payload
- 100 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 750 Wh
from €6,999
Ca Go · Front loader (bakfiets)
FS200 Vario
A fully suspended premium front-loader with automatic shifting and room for three children.
- Payload
- 100 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 545 Wh
from €8,599
Yuba · Longtail
Mundo Lux
Yuba's heavy-duty longtail for up to three kids or serious cargo, with a Cargo Line motor.
- Payload
- 200 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €5,499
Moustache · Compact cargo
Lundi 20.3
A compact French everyday bike with 20-inch wheels, one child seat and low step-through.
- Payload
- 65 kg
- Torque
- 75 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €4,999
Benno Bikes · Compact cargo
RemiDemi 9D
A compact, go-anywhere utility bike with fat 20-inch tyres and room for one passenger.
- Payload
- 40 kg
- Torque
- 65 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €4,400
Kettler · Longtail
Flair L-N Belt + Passenger Kit
A compact 20-inch longtail with belt drive, stepless hub and a passenger kit included.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 545 Wh
from €3,200
Cube · Longtail
Longtail Hybrid 800
An affordable longtail with a big 800 Wh battery and powerful Gustav brakes.
- Payload
- 60 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 800 Wh
from €3,799
Cube · Front loader (bakfiets)
Cargo Hybrid 500
Cube's family front-loader with a 200-litre foam box, Cargo Line motor and stepless hub.
- Payload
- 60 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €4,000
Kettler · Longtail
Flair L-N + Passenger Kit
A compact 20-inch longtail with stepless hub, Cargo Line motor and passenger kit, in the chain version.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- —
from €3,000
Tern · Longtail
GSD P10
The third-generation GSD: a compact longtail for two kids with a Cargo Line motor.
- Payload
- 100 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €4,600
Kettler · Front loader (bakfiets)
Cargoline HT 800 E-CA Belt
A long-platform front-loader with belt drive, stepless hub and a large 750 Wh battery.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 750 Wh
from €4,000
Bergamont · Compact cargo
Hans-E LT
A compact city utility bike with a front carrier, an extended rear rack and belt drive.
- Payload
- 27 kg
- Torque
- 65 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €2,800
Urban Arrow · Front loader (bakfiets)
FamilyNext Advanced Belt
The new Urban Arrow family bakfiets with a clean belt drive and a large 800 Wh battery.
- Payload
- 125 kg
- Torque
- 75 Nm
- Battery
- 800 Wh
from €5,999
Cube · Longtail
Longtail Hybrid Family 800
Cube's longtail ready for two kids out of the box: bench, side guards, footboards and 800 Wh.
- Payload
- 60 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 800 Wh
from €4,099
Urban Arrow · Front loader (bakfiets)
FamilyNext Advanced Chain
The new-generation Urban Arrow family bike in its most affordable chain-drive version.
- Payload
- 125 kg
- Torque
- 75 Nm
- Battery
- 545 Wh
from €5,899
Gazelle · Front loader (bakfiets)
Makki Load
Gazelle's family bakfiets with a tall foam box for three children and a clean belt drive.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 75 Nm
- Battery
- 545 Wh
from €5,699
Gazelle · Longtail
Cabby C380 L 24" SE
Gazelle's first longtail: an 80 kg rear rack, MIK HD mounts and a belt-driven stepless hub.
- Payload
- 80 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 545 Wh
from €5,650
Yuba · Longtail
Spicy Curry Family Edition
Yuba's low, stable family longtail in a version equipped for carrying children.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €4,499
Urban Arrow · Front loader (bakfiets)
FamilyNext Advanced Belt Auto
The FamilyNext that shifts by itself: automatic stepless hub, belt drive and 800 Wh.
- Payload
- 125 kg
- Torque
- 75 Nm
- Battery
- 800 Wh
from €6,899
Benno Bikes · Longtail
Boost 10D
A light, sporty utility longtail with 24-inch wheels and a Bosch CX motor.
- Payload
- 60 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- —
from €4,800
Carqon · Front loader (bakfiets)
Cruise E2
A Dutch family front-loader with a wide foam box, belt drive and a Bosch CX motor.
- Payload
- 350 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €4,000
Urban Arrow · Front loader (bakfiets)
Family Classic Essential 75 + Paket
The classic Urban Arrow Family in its essential version, with belt drive and a stepless hub.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 75 Nm
- Battery
- —
from €5,300
Bergamont · Front loader (bakfiets)
E-Cargoville LJ Expert
A modular long john with a Cargo Line motor, 625 Wh and interchangeable load units.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 625 Wh
from €3,000
Riese & Müller · Longtail
Multitinker vario
A compact 20-inch longtail for two children with a stepless hub, belt drive and a CX motor.
- Payload
- 65 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 625 Wh
from €6,000
Benno Bikes · Longtail
Boost Enviolo CX Easy On EVO 7 + Family Package
The step-through Benno Boost with belt drive and a stepless hub, sold with the family package.
- Payload
- 60 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 545 Wh
from €6,250
Riese & Müller · Front loader (bakfiets)
Load4 75 vario
The fully suspended R&M front-loader with a stepless hub and belt drive.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- —
from €9,349
Ca Go · Compact cargo
CS200
A compact city utility bike with three load zones, belt drive and a child-seat-ready rear rack.
- Payload
- 80 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 545 Wh
from €4,300
Carqon · Front loader (bakfiets)
Cruise Smart E2
The Carqon Cruise with Bosch's Smart System: a wide foam box, Cargo Line motor, belt drive and 800 Wh.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 800 Wh
from €4,400
Bergamont · Front loader (bakfiets)
E-Cargoville LJ Edition
The entry-level Bergamont long john: modular load units, a 65 Nm Bosch motor and four-piston brakes.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 65 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €3,000
Bergamont · Longtail
E-Cargoville LT Expert
An affordable longtail with front and rear carriers, four-piston brakes and room for two children.
- Payload
- 54 kg
- Torque
- 65 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €3,500
Cube · Longtail
Longtail Hybrid Comfort 800
Cube's longtail with belt drive and a stepless hub, a big 800 Wh battery and powerful Gustav brakes.
- Payload
- 60 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 800 Wh
from €4,499
Kettler · Front loader (bakfiets)
Cargoline FS 800 + Paket
A fully suspended front-loader with an 80 cm platform, Cargo Line motor and a large 750 Wh battery.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 750 Wh
from €4,500
Urban Arrow · Longtail
Breeze
Urban Arrow's first longtail: two kids on the back, belt drive, 800 Wh and 24-inch wheels.
- Payload
- 80 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 800 Wh
from €6,099
Tern · Compact cargo
HSD P10
The second-generation HSD: a compact utility bike with an 80 kg rack and a stronger motor.
- Payload
- 80 kg
- Torque
- 75 Nm
- Battery
- 545 Wh
from €4,300
QiO · Longtail
Long CLA
A compact 20-inch longtail for two child seats with belt drive, a stepless hub and 800 Wh.
- Payload
- 80 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 800 Wh
from €5,100
Gazelle · Front loader (bakfiets)
Makki Travel
The top Gazelle Makki: the same tall foam box for three children with the stronger Cargo Line motor.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- —
from €6,999
Tern · Longtail
Orox R14
The expedition-grade Orox: a 14-speed hub gear, belt drive and 800 Wh for long off-road trips.
- Payload
- 100 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 800 Wh
from €8,100
The Bosch motors found on cargo bikes
The Cargo Line is built for heavy loads: 85 Nm, and up to 100 Nm on the newest generation, with strong support when you start from a standstill. The Performance Line CX offers the same torque with a sportier character. The Performance Line with 75 Nm suits compact bikes and flatter cities, and the Active Line Plus with 50 Nm appears on the lightest models.
Batteries and the smart system
Bosch batteries range from 400 to 800 Wh, either integrated in the frame (PowerTube) or mounted on it (PowerPack); many cargo bikes can carry two. Current bikes use the smart system with the Flow app, software updates and optional theft protection. Its parts are not compatible with the older Bosch system, which matters when you buy used or add a battery.
Why choose Bosch, and when not
The main argument is service: Bosch dealers are found across Europe, diagnosis is standardised and spare parts stay available for years. The price is the drawback. Bosch-equipped bikes usually cost more, and the system is closed, so only Bosch batteries and chargers fit. If your budget is tight, bikes with Shimano or Bafang motors are worth comparing.
Frequently asked questions
Which Bosch motor is best for a cargo bike?
The Cargo Line for heavy loads, children and hills. On a compact cargo bike in a flatter city the Performance Line is enough.
What is the difference between Cargo Line and Performance Line CX?
Both deliver the same torque. The Cargo Line is tuned to give strong support at low cadence and when starting with a load; the CX responds more sportily.
Where can a Bosch cargo bike be serviced?
Any Bosch eBike dealer can read out the system and install updates. Motors are not opened in the workshop but handled through Bosch service.