Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 5 Electric Cargo Bike
- Class 1-3 selectable
- 601-800 Wh
- 41-60 mi claimed
- 251-300 lb max load
SVT Score, Upper
A Class 1-3 longtail cargo bike with a torque sensor, suspension fork, turn signals and a 375 lb payload, at 86 lb with the battery.
$2,399
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Usability
5.9 out of 10Strengths
- Torque sensor for smooth assist
- Turn signals and lights built in
- Strong hydraulic brakes
- Fenders and rack come fitted
- Stable and confident with a full load
Drawbacks
- Very heavy to lift
- Short range in independent testing
- Passenger accessories cost extra
- Rider weight limit is low
- Warranty excludes fire and thermal events
A stable, family-ready longtail for hauling kids, but very heavy
Specs
- TypeCargo
- E-Bike ClassClass 1-3 selectable
- Battery601-800 Wh
- MotorHub
- Top Speed21-28 mph
- Claimed Range41-60 mi
- WeightOver 85 lb
- Max Rider Load251-300 lb
- BrakesHydraulic disc
- SuspensionFront
- FoldingDoes not fold
- CertificationsUL 2849 listed
- Warranty2 Years
At a glance
- Tektro HD-E395 calipers
- Wheel cover on the rear
- Riders 4'11" to 6'3"
- Life Electric Vehicles Holdings, Inc. of Deerfield Beach, Florida, owns the Rad Power Bikes brand.
- Life EV acquired the brand's assets from the former Rad Power Bikes company, a purchase it announced as completed on March 5, 2026.
- Rad Power Bikes e-bikes are sold in the US by Rad Life Mobility, a Florida corporation that also issues the brand's current warranty.
- The brand's current US range of folding, longtail cargo, compact utility and commuter e-bikes is sold through its own online store, its RadRetail stores and partner bike shops.
- The Amazon listings found under the Rad name are third-party batteries and parts, and none is a Rad e-bike sold by the brand.
- None of the eight major US retailers (Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, Dick's, REI, Home Depot, Lowe's) sells Rad Power Bikes e-bikes as the seller (October 2026).
The RadWagon 5 is a longtail cargo e-bike that the rider can set to Class 1, 2 or 3 (it ships in Class 2), with assist to 28 mph and throttle to 20 mph, and a 750 W rear geared hub motor rated 90 Nm.
It ships with the 15 Ah Safe Shield Advanced External Battery, which the product page lists at 720 Wh and the owner's manual rates at 14.4 Ah and 47.19 V, about 680 Wh. The battery is UL Certified to UL 2271 and is not one of the battery models in the CPSC's November 2025 warning.
It has Tektro HD-E395 hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors, a 45 mm RST Guide suspension fork with a thru axle, a torque sensor and 20 x 3.3 in Kenda tires with built-in flat-preventative liners.
It weighs 86 lb with the battery and 75.6 lb without, with a 375 lb payload, a 265 lb rider limit and a 120 lb integrated rear rack. A 450 lumen headlight, a tail and brake light with rear turn signals, a colour display, a half-twist throttle, full fenders with a wheel cover and an IPX6 rating are standard.
The maker claims up to 60 miles of range. It comes in Metallic Blue and Black at the same price. The RadWagon 5 Passenger & Cargo Bundle lists at $325.00 and the RadWagon 5 Family Bundle at $357.00 (both shown unavailable), and the RadWagon 5 Running Boards at $119.00.
Questions answered from our data
Is Rad Power Bikes good?We list eight Rad Power Bikes products and score eight of them. Their overall scores run from 5.0 to 6.8, with a median of 6.3, against a median of 5.6 for all 232 products we score.
How much does an electric bike cost?The 143 electric bikes we list run from $799 to $12,500, with a median of $1,899.
Are electric bikes UL certified?53 of the 143 electric bikes we list carry a UL 2849 listing we could look up by model.
How far can an electric bike go?121 of the 143 electric bikes we list claim 41 miles or more on a charge, each on its maker's own basis.
