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
Lightweight cargo bikes under 30 kg
Most electric cargo bikes weigh 35 to 60 kg. These models stay under 30 kg, which makes them easier to push, park and lift over a kerb.
Models in this guide
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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
Larry vs Harry · Front loader (bakfiets)
eBullitt
The fast, light Danish courier legend with an open platform and a Shimano EP801 motor.
- Payload
- 180 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 630 Wh
from €6,299
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Benno Bikes · Longtail
Boost 10D + Family Package
The light, sporty Benno Boost 10D sold with the family package for carrying children.
- Payload
- 60 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- —
from €5,750
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
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
Benno Bikes · Compact cargo
RemiDemi XL 9D CX EVO 2 + Family Package
The long RemiDemi with the strong CX motor, sold with the Family Package for two children.
- Payload
- 60 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- —
from €5,750
Benno Bikes · Longtail
Boost 10D CX EVO6.1 FP
The Benno Boost 10D CX in its EVO 6.1 version with a 545 Wh battery and the family package.
- Payload
- 60 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 545 Wh
from €5,100
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
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 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 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
Yuba · Compact cargo
mini Boda Boda
A very short cargo bike with a big motor: 1.74 m, 20-inch wheels and Bosch Cargo Line.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €4,499
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
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
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
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
Why weight matters
You notice the weight of a cargo bike whenever the motor is not helping: pushing it up a ramp, lifting the front wheel over a kerb, carrying it up three steps or riding above 25 km/h, where the assistance stops. A bike under 30 kg is also much easier to turn around in a hallway or load onto a train.
What lightweight cargo bikes look like
Most models under 30 kg are compact cargo bikes and short longtails with 20-inch wheels and a single battery. The saving comes from a shorter frame and less equipment, so you get a smaller battery, a lower payload and less room for passengers than on a full-size longtail or front loader.
What to check before you buy
Manufacturers often state the weight without battery, pedals or accessories, so ask what the figure includes. Compare the permitted total weight as well: a light bike that carries 180 kg in total is worth more than a slightly lighter one rated for 150 kg. And be realistic: 28 kg is easy to push, but not something you carry to the third floor every day.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the lightest electric cargo bike weigh?
The lightest electric cargo bikes weigh a little over 20 kg. Most compact models are between 25 and 30 kg, including the battery.
Can a lightweight cargo bike carry a child?
Yes. Most are approved for one child on the rear rack and some for two. Check the rack rating and the permitted total weight.
Can I carry a 30 kg cargo bike up the stairs?
A few steps, yes; whole flights every day, hardly. If you have no ground-level storage, look for a bike that fits in the lift instead.