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Guides · Updated 2026-10-26

Best e-bikes with a passenger seat (2026): what I carried my kids on

Top picks by use

Two kids on the back

Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 4

$1,299 · Cargo

6.8AEB Scorehow it works

A family cargo e-bike I used for pool runs, school drop-offs, and groceries with two kids on the back.

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Bigger kids or an adult

Aventon Abound LR

$1,999 · Cargo

6.1AEB Scorehow it works

Next to the Abound SR (standard rear), you get a lot more room on the back for bigger kids or even an adult.

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Folding, with a backrest seat

Rattan LF 750 Pro

See price · Folding

7.0AEB Scorehow it works

A folding fat-tire e-bike with a passenger seat that fits in a sedan and handled snow and dirt well.

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A seat right next to you

MOD Easy with SideCar

$3,899 · Cruiser / sidecar

–Not scored yethow it works

An e-bike with a sidecar that carries kids, the dog, or groceries.

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Comparison table

Bike	Type	Price	Motor	Battery	Rated range	Max load	Weight	AEB Score	Video
Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 4	Cargo	$1,299	750 W	672 Wh	45 mi	350 lb total	About 77 lb	6.8	2023-06
Aventon Abound LR	Cargo	$1,999	750 W	733 Wh	60 mi	440 lb total	88 lb	6.1	2025-07
Aventon Abound SR	Cargo	$1,899	750 W	733 Wh	60 mi	440 lb total	80 lb	6.5	2025-03
Aventon Abound	Cargo	$2,200	750 W	720 Wh	50 mi	440 lb total	—	6.8	2023-08
Rad RadRunner 3 Plus	Cargo	See price	750 W	672 Wh	45 mi	350 lb total payload, 120 lb rear rack, 265 lb rider	75.5 lb	5.4	2023-09
Segway Muxi Pro	Cargo	$1,999	750 W	717 Wh	73 mi	418 lb total	82.2 lb	6.2	2026-09
Blix Packa	Cargo	$2,099	750 W	1344 Wh	40 mi	Rider <250 lb	67 lb single	6.4	2023-09
Kingbull Voyager	Cargo / fat tire	Discontinued	750 W	840 Wh	60 mi	440 lb	77 lb	7.9	2024-09
Rattan LF 750 Pro	Folding	See price	750 W	624 Wh	55 mi	300 lb	64 lb plus 9.2 lb battery	7.0	2023-03
Romatlink Dolphin	Folding	$599	750 W	1440 Wh	100 mi	350 lb	93 lb	7.4	2023-09
MOD Easy with SideCar	Cruiser / sidecar	$3,899	750 W	720 Wh	50 mi	—	—	—	2022-11

Scroll sideways on a phone. Rated range is the maker's claim. A dash means I couldn't verify that number. Video = when my review went up on YouTube.

How I picked

Every bike on this page is one I rode and filmed myself (11 bikes, videos from 2022 to 2026). Bikes I haven't ridden are left out.
The top pick for each use is the bike with the highest AEB Score in that group that you can still buy. The score is spec-based (value, range, motor, build, comfort), so it's the same yardstick for every bike.
Specs come from the maker's listing, checked against what I saw on the ride. Prices are from my review data; tap through for the current price.
Only bikes I actually carried a passenger on, or that came with a passenger seat, pegs or package when I tested them.
More detail on how I test.

Who should skip each one

Straight from the downsides I hit in each review. If one of these is a dealbreaker for you, look at the next bike.

Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 4: skip it if this bothers you: The shifter felt cheap to me, and I had to adjust the gears out of the box Also: Mine arrived with something bent in shipping that took some twisting to fix (maybe just my unit)
Aventon Abound LR: skip it if this bothers you: I could only find forward and back handlebar adjustment (Aventon lists an adjustable quill stem) Also: No rear suspension, only the seat post
Aventon Abound SR: skip it if this bothers you: Plastic pedals Also: Unusual charger plug, so you'll need Aventon's charger
Aventon Abound: skip it if this bothers you: No chain slap guard; my frame got scratched during testing Also: Headlight sits under the front basket, which I found less visible than mounting it on the basket
Rad RadRunner 3 Plus: skip it if this bothers you: Cadence sensor, not a torque sensor, at this price Also: Flat saddle that lets you slide around
Segway Muxi Pro: skip it if this bothers you: No manual shifter; on a couple of hills it took about half a second to drop a gear Also: App setup is still required to use the bike
Blix Packa: skip it if this bothers you: No suspension Also: No chain-slap guard
Kingbull Voyager: skip it if this bothers you: Handlebar height barely adjusts Also: Basic display
Rattan LF 750 Pro: skip it if this bothers you: The battery key can't come out while the bike is on Also: Throttle only works when you're in a pedal assist mode
Romatlink Dolphin: skip it if this bothers you: 93 lb Also: Mechanical brakes
MOD Easy with SideCar: skip it if this bothers you: Right turns feel tippy with an empty sidecar; slow down and shift your weight Also: The headlight mount rattled no matter how tight I made it

In this guide (4 sections)

What to check before you carry a passenger
Every passenger e-bike I’ve ridden
Longtail, folding or sidecar?
More guides

I’ve hauled my kids around on a lot of e-bikes for the channel. This page collects every one I’ve ridden that has a real place for a passenger: a longtail rack with pegs, a folding bike with a rear seat, or a sidecar. Each quote below is from my own review.

What to check before you carry a passenger

Total payload, not just rider weight. Add yourself, your passenger and whatever’s in the bags. The payload column in the table is the maker’s number.
The rack rating. Some longtails list a separate rear rack limit (the Abound SR and LR list 143 lb, the Muxi Pro 121 lb). Your passenger has to fit under that number, not just the total.
Foot pegs, handles and wheel guards. These keep feet out of the spokes. Some bikes include them; on others they’re an add-on.
The local rules. Passenger rules differ by state and city. Check yours on the e-bike laws by state page.

Every passenger e-bike I’ve ridden

Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 4: two kids on the back

A family cargo e-bike I used for pool runs, school drop-offs, and groceries with two kids on the back.

Payload (maker): 350 lb total; rear rack rated 120 lb
Type: Cargo / longtail
Downside I hit: The shifter felt cheap to me, and I had to adjust the gears out of the box

Read my Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 4 review

Aventon Abound LR: bigger kids or an adult

Next to the Abound SR (standard rear), you get a lot more room on the back for bigger kids or even an adult.

Payload (maker): 440 lb total; rear rack 143 lb
Type: Cargo
Downside I hit: I could only find forward and back handlebar adjustment (Aventon lists an adjustable quill stem)

Read my Aventon Abound LR review

Aventon Abound SR: one small child, school runs

If you want to carry a small child on the back for school runs and grocery trips, the Aventon Abound SR is a really nice option.

Payload (maker): 440 lb total; rear rack 143 lb
Type: Cargo
Downside I hit: Plastic pedals

Read my Aventon Abound SR review

A step-through longtail cargo e-bike that hauls kids and groceries and is easy to share between riders.

Payload (maker): 440 lb total; rear rack rated 143 lb
Type: Cargo / longtail
Downside I hit: No chain slap guard; my frame got scratched during testing

Read my Aventon Abound review

Rad RadRunner 3 Plus: utility bike with a passenger package

I tested this utility e-bike for several weeks with the passenger package, the center console and the front rack.

Payload (maker): 350 lb total payload, 120 lb rear rack, 265 lb rider
Type: Utility / cargo
Downside I hit: Cadence sensor, not a torque sensor, at this price

Read my Rad RadRunner 3 Plus review

Segway Muxi Pro: fold-out pegs and a 121 lb rack

It adds a front fork and an electronic auto-shifting 9-speed over the regular Muxi, plus fold-out pegs and a 121 lb rack for carrying a kid.

Payload (maker): 418 lb total; rider 265 lb; rear rack 121 lb
Type: Cargo
Downside I hit: No manual shifter; on a couple of hills it took about half a second to drop a gear

Read my Segway Muxi Pro review

Blix Packa: long-tail that goes a long way

Buy the Packa if you want a long-tail cargo bike for kids and groceries that goes a long way.

Payload (maker): Rider <250 lb; rear cargo 150 lb, front 50 lb
Type: Cargo
Downside I hit: No suspension

Read my Blix Packa review

Kingbull Voyager: passenger on a budget

Buy the Voyager if you want a cargo bike that can carry a passenger or groceries without paying cargo-bike prices.

Payload (maker): 440 lb; rear rack 180 lb
Type: Cargo / fat tire
Downside I hit: Handlebar height barely adjusts

Read my Kingbull Voyager review

Rattan LF 750 Pro: folding, with a backrest seat