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Ditch the Car and Hop on One of These E-Cargo Bikes Instead

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An e-cargo bike provides the convenience of a car in a bike-sized package.

There are three main styles of cargo bikes: long tail, front loader, bakfiet and bakfiets.

E-bikes use pedal-assist electric motors and can deliver more than 50 miles of range.

The best way to figure out which style you prefer is by getting out for a test ride.

Specialized Globe Haul ST packs 419 pounds of cargo capacity into a surprisingly compact frame.

The Tern GSD S10 won Bicycling’s Gear of the Year award in 2018 for its car-replacing versatility and range.

At $ 1,900 , the Abound is the most affordable cargo-capable bike on our list.

Trek 's Fetch+ 4 is designed to replace the minivan for families with as many as four kids.

Momentum's PakYak E+ has 28mph of power assist via five power levels.

The XPedition is the cheapest e-cargo bike we recommend buying.

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