102nd of 188 we've scored in Electric Bikes

102nd of 188 in E-Bikes

Tern NBD P8i Low-Step Electric Bike

Class 1
Up to 400 Wh
61-80 mi claimed
301-350 lb max load

SVT Score, Mid

Usability4.1/10Social7.0/10The SVT Score is placed on its category's range

Versus

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An ultra-low-step Bosch e-bike for riders who want an easy step on and off, with a rack and lights, but a gentle motor.

$2,999

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SKU: 12-91-02 Category: Electric Bikes Brand: Tern

Usability

4.1 out of 10

Battery2400 Wh Bosch PowerPack on the commuter ladder (Wh printed, V and Ah not)

Range: 34-67 mi claimed

Motor250 Nm Bosch Active Line Plus mid-drive

Better on motorTrek Charter+ 4S city e-bikeBosch Performance Line Sport mid-drive delivers 85 Nm of torque. $3,999.99Scores 6.0

Ride Hardware6hydraulic discs, rigid fork, torque sensor, puncture-protected tires

Seatpost: RideEasy suspension seatpost, not rear suspension

Weight652.2 lb as listed by Tern

Features4removable battery, lights, rack and fenders

Better on featuresUrtopia Carbon Fusion GT e-bikeA removable battery. $2,499Scores 9.0

Verification4Bosch ETL UL 2849 drive-system listing only; no record names the NBD P8i

Searched: Intertek Certipedia UL SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
Record: Intertek ETL, ANSI/CAN/UL-2849 (Electrical Systems for eBikes), none: drive-system listing, does not name any Tern bike, ROBERT BOSCH LLC - Foothill Ranch, CA

Better on verificationSpecialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 gravel e-bike$5,099.99Scores 6.0

Warranty & Support5two years from Bosch on battery and drive unit (Tern excludes Bosch parts)

Frame: Tern frame, fork and handlepost five years, ten with Tern Care; other Tern parts one year

Strengths

Ultra-low step-through frame
Comes with lights and a rack
Frame lock keyed to the battery
Puncture-protected tires

Drawbacks

Gentle motor on steep hills
No suspension fork
Basic monochrome display
Range drops in cold weather
Small battery for long rides

Verdict

An easy step-through for relaxed city rides, but gentle on steep hills

Social score

7.0 out of 10

RedditProduct-line7 out of 10

r/terngsd (Aug 2024): a new NBD owner calls it a beautiful, well-designed bike with a great finish in first impressions

GoogleProduct-line7 out of 10

BikeRadar (unit source not stated) found the NBD S5i balanced, comfortable and well equipped, with limited range in cold weather (updated Jun 2026)

YouTubeBrand-level7 out of 10

ElectricBikeReview.com, which takes manufacturer testing fees, has video-reviewed several Tern cargo bikes and called the GSD S10 Gen 3 the best cargo e-bike it had tested (Dec 2025)

AmazonNot scored

The Amazon pool is blank: the search turned up no Tern e-bike sold on Amazon by Tern or an official Tern store (October 2026).

User reviewsNot scored

The retailer pool is blank: none of Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, Dick's Sporting Goods, REI, Home Depot or Lowe's lists the NBD P8i (October 2026).

Reviews

Trustpilot shows one review of ternbicycles.com, from October 2022, for a TrustScore of 3.2.
That single review is one-star, so the page is 0% five-star and 100% one-star.
The Trustpilot page is unclaimed and has no history of inviting reviews (October 2026).

Track record

The BBB holds no business file for Stile Products in Lakewood, California (October 2026).
CPSC and Health Canada list no recall of a Tern e-bike (searched October 2026).
Stile Products recalled Tern Link, Verge and Eclipse folding bikes for frame cracks in 2013, 2014 and 2016.

Not countedExcluded

Not counted in any pool: the brand's own store reviews, its YouTube channel and Facebook page, and dealer pages and dealer videos.

Specs

TypeCommuter
E-Bike ClassClass 1
BatteryUp to 400 Wh
MotorMid-drive
Top SpeedUp to 20 mph
Claimed Range61-80 mi
Weight41-55 lb
Max Rider Load301-350 lb
BrakesHydraulic disc
SuspensionNone
FoldingDoes not fold
CertificationsClaimed only
Warranty2 Years

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At a glance

Shimano Nexus 8 hub
Folding handlepost
Intuvia walk assist

Company

Stile Products, Inc. of Lakewood, California operates that store.
The brand is owned by Mobility Holdings, Ltd. of New Taipei City, Taiwan, which also issues the warranty.

Where it sells

Tern e-bikes are sold in the US through Tern Store USA at store.ternbicycles.com.
Every e-bike ordered online ships to the nearest authorized Tern dealer, or to a certified shop where no dealer is near, for assembly and pickup.
Authorized bike dealers across the US also sell the range, from ultra-low-step city bikes and compact folders to fat-tire longtails.
The search turned up no Tern e-bike sold on Amazon by Tern or an official Tern store (October 2026).
The store takes returns within 30 days of purchase.
Of the eight major US retailers, only REI sells Tern e-bikes, and no Tern listing there reaches ten reviews (the Quick Haul P9 Sport leads with 7); Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, Dick's Sporting Goods, Home Depot and Lowe's carry none (October 2026).

Description

The Tern NBD P8i is an ultra-low-step Class 1 e-bike with a Bosch Active Line Plus mid-drive rated 50 Nm and a 400 Wh Bosch PowerPack 400; Bosch prints watt-hours only. The standover is 15.4 in, and the handlepost folds down for storage.

It has Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, a rigid fork, a RideEasy suspension seatpost and Schwalbe Big Apple tires with puncture protection on 20 in wheels. Tern lists 52.2 lb, a 308.6 lb maximum gross vehicle weight and a 264.6 lb rider limit, with 60 lb on the Gaia rack.

It assists to 20 mph with no throttle, and Tern claims 34 to 67 miles. A Bosch Intuvia display, a Shimano Nexus 8 hub, lights, fenders and a frame lock keyed to the battery are fitted. Red silver and Silver Blue sell at one price. Every order ships to a Tern dealer for assembly and pickup.