Rad Power Bikes RadWagon Electric Cargo Bike
- Class 2
- 601-800 Wh
- 41-60 mi claimed
- 251-300 lb max load
SVT Score, Mid
Rad’s lower-priced Class 2 longtail with hydraulic brakes, fenders and a 120 lb rack, but a rigid fork, cadence assist and no turn signals.
$1,799
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Usability
4.9 out of 10- Rated: the spec table lists 720 Wh; Rad's battery page gives 680-720 Wh
Better on batteryVelotric GoMad cargo bikeThe GoMad carries an 801.6 Wh battery. $1,999Scores 7.0
- Payload: 350 lb total, 275 lb rider, 120 lb rack
Better on weightRad Power Bikes RadRunner Cargo Utility BikeAt 65 lb with the battery it is light for a cargo bike. $1,499Scores 9.0- Searched: ACT Lab directories Certipedia Intertek SGS UL TÜV SÜD CSA CPSC Health Canada
Better on verificationAventon Abound SR Cargo EbikeUL certifies this model to UL 2849 under certificate UL-US-2440621-3. $1,899Scores 8.0- Kit: RadWagon 4 Running Boards $79.00
Strengths
- Lower price for a longtail
- Strong hydraulic brakes
- Fenders and rack come fitted
- Puncture-resistant tires
- Battery lifts out to charge indoors
Drawbacks
- No suspension fork
- No torque sensor
- Listed weight does not say if the battery is included
- Store page showed it out of stock
An affordable family longtail, but no suspension fork or torque sensor
Specs
- TypeCargo
- E-Bike ClassClass 2
- Battery601-800 Wh
- MotorHub
- Top SpeedUp to 20 mph
- Claimed Range41-60 mi
- Weight71-85 lb
- Max Rider Load251-300 lb
- BrakesHydraulic disc
- SuspensionNone
- FoldingDoes not fold
- CertificationsClaimed only
- Warranty2 Years
Not checked: Whether the listed weight includes the battery
At a glance
- 22 x 3 in custom tires
- Electric Teal finish
- Bell built into lever
- 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 is Rad's entry longtail cargo e-bike, launched in January 2026 as the "New RadWagon" and sold beside the RadWagon 5. It is a Class 2 bike with throttle and assist to 20 mph and a 750 W rear hub motor rated 65 Nm.
It ships with the 15 Ah Safe Shield Advanced External Battery, listed at 720 Wh and UL Certified to UL 2271, which is not one of the battery models in the CPSC's November 2025 warning.
It has Gemma GA-950E hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors, a rigid steel fork, a cadence sensor, a Shimano 7-speed drivetrain and 22 x 3 in tires with puncture-resistant casing.
The spec table lists 76.7 lb without saying whether the battery is included, with a 350 lb payload, a 275 lb rider limit and a 120 lb integrated rear rack.
A 200 lumen headlight with an ambient sensor, an integrated brake light, a colour display with passcode lock and USB charging, a half-twist throttle and full fenders are standard. The maker claims 20 to 60 miles of range. It comes in Electric Teal.
Against the RadWagon 5 it gives up the suspension fork, torque sensor, turn signals and Class 3 setting, and costs $600.00 less. The RadWagon 4 Running Boards ($79.00) are listed as fitting it.
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.
