Best cheap electric cargo bikes

Top pick: Aventon Abound SR — the cheapest way into a cargo bike from a brand with real dealer support. It's rated to 440 lb, so two kids plus groceries is realistic, and the 750W motor with a boost mode handles hills loaded.

Who the others suit:

• TST Carrier 20" — best value if you mostly haul boxes and gear rather than kids; strong ratings and a punchy motor.
• Kingbull Voyager 2.0 — fat tires for rough pavement, gravel paths and winter riding.
• Kago Ebike — the budget option with a huge dual battery for long days out; heavier and less refined.
• Aventon Abound LR — step up if you want the longer-tail layout for bigger loads.
• MOD CarGo 3 — for riders who want a modular frame and an optional second battery.

Skip the KODA (it's a pizza oven) and the out-of-stock Higgs Cargo.