There are a wide range of long-tail bikes for carrying kids in the e-bike market. Depending on how many kids you’re looking to carry, you’ll want to put together a different accessory package for each of them. To help potential buyers make a more informed decision, this page lists what accessories you would want to buy with a bike for each model for carrying kids, based on whether you’re looking at kids in a child seat, or on a bench.
To create the best comparison across the board, each accessory package includes:
- Front cargo space (basket/crate)
- Rear handrail/safety bar, except where using two child seats
- Capacity for carrying up to two children
In general, most parents find that they prefer their kids in a child seat until the age of 3 or 4.
The price with child seats is based on one or two seats priced at $250.
| Setup | Tern GSD S10 | Yuba Kombi E5 | Globe Haul LT | Aventon Abound | Velotric Packer | Lectric Xpedition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Model | $4,499 | $3,299 | $3,299 | $1,799 | $1,999 | $1,475 |
| 2 Child Seats | $5,394 | $4,019 | $4,194 | $2,427 | $2,689 | $2,144 |
| 1 Child seat, 1 bench | $5,164 | $3,954 | $4,204 | $2,362 | $2,589 | $1,894 |
| 2 bench seats | $4,914 | $3,789 | $4,014 | $2,112 | $2,339 | $1,644 |