ALL Electric Cargo · Not tested by Will
Tern HSD P5i: specs and how it compares
Not tested. Will hasn't ridden this bike. Specs come from Tern's own site, written in our words, and each one is linked below. For bikes he has tested, see the reviews.
Class: Tern lists 20 mph assist (US) but no class. E-bike laws by state
$4,999
Price as of Oct 26, 2026 on Tern's site. Sold through dealers; stock not listed.
Our take
The HSD P5i replaces the HSD P9. It's Tern's compact utility bike with a low-maintenance Nexus hub and belt drive, a 75 Nm Bosch motor and a 419 lb gross rating. It's short enough to park upright. The battery is mid-size at 545 Wh.
Closest bike Will has tested
Aventon Abound LR
Will reviewed it: a cargo e-bike he filmed and hauled with.
Read Will's reviewSpecs
| E-bike class | not listed |
|---|---|
| Motor | Bosch Performance, 75 Nm |
| Battery | 545 Wh |
| Claimed range | 35 to 67 mi (maker's figures) |
| Weight | 61.9 lb (28.1 kg) |
| Max load (gross, including bike) | 419 lb (190 kg) gross, including the bike |
| Brakes | Magura hydraulic discs, 180 mm |
| Suspension | Suntour fork |
| Tires | Schwalbe Big Apple 20 in (55-406) |
| Gears | Shimano Nexus 5 hub with a Gates belt |
| Pedal sensor | not listed |
| Rider height | One size, 150 to 200 cm (4'11" to 6'7") |
Tern lists 20 mph assist (US) but no class. Check e-bike laws in your state.
Versions
- Tern HSD P5i: Model captured
Compared with similar bikes
| Tern HSD P5inot tested | Aventon Abound LR | Blix Packa | Aventon Abound | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,999 | $1,999 | $2,099 | $2,200 |
| Motor | — | 750 W | 750 W | 750 W |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 80 Nm | — | — |
| Battery | 545 Wh | 733 Wh | 1344 Wh | 720 Wh |
| Weight | 61.9 lb | 88 lb | 67 lb | — |
| Payload | 419 lb | 440 lb | 250 lb | 440 lb |
| AEB Score | 5.4 (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
- www.ternbicycles.com, specs checked Oct 26, 2026
Page updated Oct 26, 2026.