Tern

High quality build

Quiet, efficient motor and drivetrain

Easy and fun to ride

Simple fold

Fairly heavy

Standard-spec 400Wh battery is a bit small

The Vektron P5i rides just like a “regular” bike, thanks to its smooth, responsive, and capable Bosch Performance Line mid-drive motor.

Tern designed the bike for awesome portability, with a frame that folds small, can stand upright, and can roll easily when folded.

The P5i model is quiet, clean, and remarkably low-maintenance, with a Gates Carbon belt and Shimano Nexus internal gear hub.

It has quick steering and nimble handling due to its relatively low weight and 20” wheels.

The single frame size fits riders from 4’10” to 6’5”, thanks to its dual-telescoping seatpost and adjustable Andros stem.

It’s advanced, yet easy to use. The Bosch system feels precise without adding the complexity of too many settings or an app.

The Vektron is equipped from front to back with premium components, ensuring reliability, great performance, and serviceability.

Tern offers up to a 10-year warranty on its frames, forks, and handleposts—be sure to sign up for Tern Care to maximize your coverage!

It’s compatible with a wide range of accessories, including cargo baskets and luggage, storage and transport bags, etc.

We liked the ability to quickly switch off the headlight, but we hoped to see functioning brake lights on such an urban-friendly e-bike.

Vektron models in the US aren’t compatible with Bosch’s highly useful Flow app. We’d love to see that functionality in the future.

The Tern GSD S10 Gen 3 is the result of nearly a decade of refinement since the original GSD essentially created the compact cargo e-bike category back in 2017. With a beefy 463 lb max capacity that's been DIN 79010 certified, the GSD can haul serious weight while the hydroformed frame, longer wheelbase, and lower center of gravity keep it stable and confident even when you're maxed out on kids and groceries.

Bosch's complete ecosystem is what separates this from the pack, combining that punchy 85Nm Cargo Line motor with legit ABS braking borrowed from motorcycles to prevent wheel lockup when you need to stop fast. Add in the Smart System with GPS tracking, electronic locking, theft alarms, customizable motor tuning through the app, and dual battery capability that pushes range beyond 140 miles in Eco mode, and you've got a genuinely connected riding experience.

The little details add up in ways that show Tern actually listens to people who ride these bikes daily, from the remote-release kickstand that lets you mount safely with cargo to the oversized seatpost levers redesigned because the smaller ones hurt people's hands. With the adjustable stem offering 110 degrees of rotation, tool-free cockpit adjustments, and a fit range from 4'11" to 6'7", this is one of the rare cargo bikes the whole family can genuinely share without compromise.

Tern stands behind the GSD S10 with a 10-year warranty and promises 7-year parts availability, which is a big deal when you're dropping eight grand on what's essentially a car replacement. Throw in an accessory ecosystem covering everything from dual kid seats to rain canopies to trailer hitches, and you've got a bike that's actually designed to eliminate your need for a second vehicle rather than just being a fun weekend toy. See Latest Price