ALL Electric Cargo · Not tested by Will
Benno Boost E (Evo 5): specs and how it compares
Not tested. Will hasn't ridden this bike. Specs come from Benno's own site, written in our words, and each one is linked below. For bikes he has tested, see the reviews.
Class: Benno lists 28 mph US assist for the Performance Sport and Speed versions. A 20 mph Performance version is also listed. E-bike laws by state
$4,399
Price as of Oct 26, 2026 on Benno's site. Sold through dealers; stock not listed. $4,399 is the Performance Sport price; Performance Speed is $5,199.
Our take
The Boost E is Benno's compact cargo bike on 24 in wheels, rated to 440 lb gross with a 130 lb rear rack. Its Bosch mid-drive assists to 28 mph in the US. It has Magura brakes and a 10-speed Deore drivetrain, and fits riders from 5'1" to 6'3". Benno doesn't publish a weight.
Closest bike Will has tested
Aventon Abound LR
Will reviewed it: a cheaper compact cargo bike.
Read Will's reviewSpecs
| E-bike class | Class 3 by speed (28 mph) |
|---|---|
| Motor | Bosch Performance Sport, 250W, 65 Nm (Performance Speed version: 85 Nm) |
| Battery | 400 or 500 Wh Bosch PowerPack |
| Claimed range | 25 to 70 mi (400 Wh) or 30 to 80 mi (500 Wh) (maker's figures) |
| Weight | not listed |
| Max payload | 440 lb gross, including the bike; rear passenger up to 130 lb |
| Brakes | Magura MT Thirty hydraulic discs (4-piston front, 2-piston rear), 180 mm |
| Suspension | Rigid aluminum fork |
| Tires | Benno Dual Sport 24 x 2.6 in |
| Gears | Shimano Deore 10-speed, 11-42T |
| Pedal sensor | not listed |
| Rider height | One size, 5'1" to 6'3" |
Benno lists 28 mph US assist for the Performance Sport and Speed versions. A 20 mph Performance version is also listed. Check e-bike laws in your state.
Versions
- Benno Boost E (Evo 5): Model captured
Compared with similar bikes
| Benno Boost E (Evo 5)not tested | Aventon Abound LR | Blix Packa | Aventon Abound | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,399 | $1,999 | $2,099 | $2,200 |
| Motor | 250 W | 750 W | 750 W | 750 W |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 80 Nm | — | — |
| Battery | 500 Wh | 733 Wh | 1344 Wh | 720 Wh |
| Weight | — | 88 lb | 67 lb | — |
| Payload | 440 lb | 440 lb | 250 lb | 440 lb |
| AEB Score | 4.2 (provisional) | 6.1 | 6.4 | 6.8 |
Specs for the other bikes come from their pages on this site; ones marked spec profile haven't been ridden by Will. Prices change, so check the review page for the latest.
What owners say
We haven't gathered enough owner reviews from sources we trust yet, so there's no summary for now.
Sources
- bennobikes.com, specs checked Oct 26, 2026
Page updated Oct 26, 2026.