Convercycle · Longtail
Electric
A city e-bike that unfolds into a longtail in seconds, for shopping and occasional big loads.
- Payload
- 80 kg
- Torque
- 45 Nm
- Battery
- 396 Wh
from €1,500
Electric cargo bikes under €5,000
You do not need to spend €8,000 for a good e-cargo bike. These models start below €5,000 without skimping on the motor.
Models in this guide
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Loden · Compact cargo
One
A compact cargo bike the length of a normal bike, with frame-mounted racks front and rear and a belt drive.
- Payload
- 35 kg
- Torque
- 60 Nm
- Battery
- 504 Wh
from €2,249
Yuba · Compact cargo
Kombi E5
Yuba's affordable compact longtail for two children, with a gentle Shimano E5000 motor.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 40 Nm
- Battery
- 418 Wh
from €2,599
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
KTM · Longtail
Macina Multi
A light utility longtail on 24-inch wheels with a Bosch motor and room for a passenger.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 65 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €2,800
Tern · Compact cargo
Quick Haul D8
The entry-level Tern Quick Haul for shopping, commuting and one child.
- Payload
- 50 kg
- Torque
- 50 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €2,999
Yuba · Compact cargo
FastRack
A compact cargo bike with a folding rear rack that switches between passengers and cargo.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 60 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €2,999
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
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
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
Creme · Longtail
Happy Wagon
A stylish longtail from Creme Cycles with a Shimano motor and a low-maintenance hub gear.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 60 Nm
- Battery
- 504 Wh
from €3,100
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
Yuba · Compact cargo
Kombi EP5
A compact longtail for two children with a Shimano EP5 motor, as long as a normal bike.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 60 Nm
- Battery
- 504 Wh
from €3,299
Yuba · Compact cargo
Kombi Donno Bikes Edition
A Yuba Kombi with a Bafang mid-motor, built as a joint edition of Yuba and DonnoBikes.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 80 Nm
- Battery
- 504 Wh
from €3,349
Hercules · Longtail
Rob Family F360
A family longtail on 24-inch wheels with belt drive and 1000 Wh of battery.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 65 Nm
- Battery
- 1,000 Wh
from €3,400
Tenways · Longtail
Cargo DUO
An affordable longtail with belt drive, a stepless hub and a 720 Wh battery.
- Payload
- 50 kg
- Torque
- 80 Nm
- Battery
- 720 Wh
from €3,499
iO InBicy · Longtail
SuperNova
The lower-priced iO longtail: 24 kg, room for up to three children and a 225 kg total rating.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 80 Nm
- Battery
- 504 Wh
from €3,499
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
Carlos · Longtail
C1
A compact German longtail on 20-inch wheels with a Brose motor and a 65 kg rear rack.
- Payload
- 65 kg
- Torque
- 70 Nm
- Battery
- 522 Wh
from €3,500
Kettler · Front loader (bakfiets)
Cargoline FS 600
A fully suspended front-loader with a shorter 60 cm platform, Cargo Line motor and 625 Wh.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 625 Wh
from €3,600
Tern · Longtail
Quick Haul Long D9
Tern's affordable longtail for two children: 1.87 m long with a Cargo Line motor.
- Payload
- 90 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €3,700
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
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
Babboe · Front loader (bakfiets)
City Mountain
A classic two-wheeled wooden bakfiets with a Yamaha mid-drive at an accessible price.
- Payload
- 80 kg
- Torque
- 70 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €3,800
Babboe · Cargo trike
Go-E Disc
A stable cargo trike with a lockable door for kids and dogs, a rear hub motor and disc brakes.
- Payload
- 100 kg
- Torque
- —
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €3,899
Yuba · Longtail
Mundo EP801
A full-size steel longtail for up to three children, rated for 250 kg in total.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 504 Wh
from €3,899
Ca Go · Compact cargo
CS100
The entry-level Ca Go CS: a compact utility bike with front and centre racks and a Cargo Line motor.
- Payload
- 80 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 545 Wh
from €3,900
Taga · Cargo trike
Family
A light cargo trike with the children in front: 26 kg, 20-inch wheels and a removable basket.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 60 Nm
- Battery
- —
from €3,986
Yuba · Compact cargo
Boda Boda
A city-bike-sized cargo bike with a strong Bosch Cargo Line motor and room for two children.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €3,999
Yuba · Front loader (bakfiets)
Supercargo CL
An affordable front-loader with a Bosch Cargo Line motor, as an open platform or with a bamboo box.
- Payload
- 100 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €3,999
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 · 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
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
Babboe · Cargo trike
Carve Mountain
A tilting cargo trike that leans into corners like a bike, with a Yamaha mid-drive.
- Payload
- 80 kg
- Torque
- 70 Nm
- Battery
- —
from €4,000
Carlos · Longtail
Midtail M.1 Full
A midtail on 24-inch wheels with a Brose motor: closer to a normal bike than to a cargo bike.
- Payload
- 20 kg
- Torque
- 70 Nm
- Battery
- 522 Wh
from €4,000
Kettler · Front loader (bakfiets)
Cargoline FS 600 + Paket
A fully suspended front-loader with a shorter 60 cm platform, Cargo Line motor and 625 Wh.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 625 Wh
from €4,000
Kettler · Front loader (bakfiets)
Cargoline FS 800
A fully suspended front-loader with an 80 cm platform, Cargo Line motor and 625 Wh battery.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 625 Wh
from €4,000
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
Cube · Front loader (bakfiets)
Cargo Sport Dual Hybrid 1000
The sportier Cube front-loader with two batteries: 1000 Wh, Cargo Line motor and a 10-speed derailleur.
- Payload
- 60 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 1,000 Wh
from €4,200
Winora · Front loader (bakfiets)
F.U.B. 2W
A sturdy two-wheeled family front-loader with a big box, Cargo Line motor and hub gear.
- Payload
- 80 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €4,200
iO InBicy · Longtail
Flash Switch
A light Italian longtail with quick-release racks: 24 kg, 24-inch wheels and a Bafang mid-motor.
- Payload
- 90 kg
- Torque
- 90 Nm
- Battery
- 504 Wh
from €4,215
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
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
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
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
Benno Bikes · Compact cargo
RemiDemi 9D XL
The longer RemiDemi: a compact utility bike with fat 20-inch tyres and a rear rack for two children.
- Payload
- 60 kg
- Torque
- 75 Nm
- Battery
- 545 Wh
from €4,400
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
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
What you get for under 5,000 €
Under 5,000 € you find compact models, most longtails and a number of front loaders with solid motors from Bosch, Shimano or Bafang. What you usually give up is a belt drive, full suspension or the largest battery. For daily family use these bikes are entirely sufficient.
Where manufacturers save money
Cheaper cargo bikes use a derailleur instead of a hub gear with belt, a rigid fork instead of suspension and a battery of 400 to 500 Wh. None of this is a problem in a flat city; on hills and long distances the differences show. Look at the brakes first: hydraulic discs are a must on a loaded bike.
What to look for
Add the price of child seats, rain cover and lock before you compare: accessories can add 300 to 800 €. Prices change, so check the current offer in the shop. A last-year model or remaining stock of a premium bike can also fall under 5,000 €.
Frequently asked questions
Is a cargo bike under 5,000 € good enough for two children?
Yes. Many longtails and several front loaders in this range carry two children; check the rack or box rating and the permitted total weight.
What is the cheapest electric cargo bike worth buying?
Good compact and longtail models start at around 2,500 to 3,000 €. Below that, brakes, motor and frame quality often fall short for carrying children.
Should I buy a used cargo bike instead?
A used premium bike can be better value if the battery is healthy. Ask for the battery's charge cycles or a capacity test.