Tern Quick Haul D8 Compact Utility Electric Bike
- Class 1
- Up to 400 Wh
- 61-80 mi claimed
- 301-350 lb max load
SVT Score, Mid
A short, low-step Bosch e-bike with a strong rear rack for one child or groceries, at an entry price, with a gentle motor.
$2,999
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Usability
4.1 out of 10- Range: 33.6-65.2 mi claimed
- Load: 110 lb rear rack plus 44 lb on an optional front rack
- 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- Frame: Tern frame, fork and handlepost five years, ten with Tern Care; other Tern parts one year
Strengths
- Low step-through frame fits many riders
- Comes with lights and a rack
- Puncture-protected tires
- Low price for a Bosch utility bike
- Short enough to store like a regular bike
Drawbacks
- Gentle motor on steep hills
- Small battery for long rides
- No suspension fork
- Lower load rating than longtail bikes
An affordable compact hauler for errands and one child, but gentle on hills
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
At a glance
- Shimano Altus 1x8
- Optional front rack mount
- Fits riders 4'9" with short post
- 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.
- 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).
The Tern Quick Haul D8 is a compact utility 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. It is 67.9 in long, shorter than a regular bike, and stands on its rear rack for storage.
It has Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, a steel cargo fork and Schwalbe Big Apple tires with puncture protection on 20 in wheels. Tern lists 50.3 lb, a 330.7 lb maximum gross vehicle weight and a 264.6 lb rider limit, with 110 lb on the Atlas Q rear rack and 44 lb more on an optional front rack.
It assists to 20 mph with no throttle, and Tern claims 33.6 to 65.2 miles. A Bosch Purion display, Shimano Altus 1x8 gearing, lights and fenders are fitted. Olive/mustard and tabasco sell at one price. Every order ships to a Tern dealer for assembly and pickup.
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Questions answered from our data
How much does an electric bike cost?The 198 electric bikes we list run from $799 to $12,500, with a median of $1,947.
Are electric bikes UL certified?77 of the 198 electric bikes we list carry a UL 2849 listing we could look up by model.
How far can an electric bike go?171 of the 198 electric bikes we list claim 41 miles or more on a charge, each on its maker's own basis.
Which electric bikes have a battery over 1,000 Wh?10 of the 198 electric bikes we list have a battery over 1,000 Wh, as their makers rate it.
