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Should you buy one?
Buy the MOD Easy SideCar if you want to replace short car trips with something your kids, your dog or a load of groceries can ride in. That’s the job I tested it for over several weeks: preschool pickups, park runs, and laps with the dog. It handled those well enough that I called it a car replacement.
Skip it if you need long range with heavy loads. With two adults around 200 and 240 lb taking turns, plus kids in the sidecar, the battery didn’t last long, and that was with very little pedaling. Also skip it if you can’t give yourself a few minutes to learn how it handles right turns.
The deciding factors: whether a sidecar fits your daily routine, and the price. As of Oct 22, 2026, MOD lists the current SideCar 3 at $3,899. When I reviewed my bike, it cost just over $4,000.
Who it’s for
- Parents doing short school and park runs. My son fits in the sidecar with his backpack and seat belt on.
- Dog owners. The newer version has D-rings inside the sidecar for clipping on a leash.
- People trying to drive less. Grocery runs and kid pickups are the trips this bike handles best.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs long range with passengers. See the range section below.
- Riders with no room to park it. With the sidecar attached it takes more space than a normal bike, and the kickstand doesn’t hold up the sidecar.
- Shoppers on a tight budget. It costs more than most e-bikes I review.
The version I tested vs the current SideCar 3
MOD has updated this bike since my video. Here’s what I rode next to what MOD lists now, so you know which of my comments still apply.
| The bike in my video | SideCar 3 (MOD’s current page) | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | Basic, not color, no phone connection | Color display |
| Motor | Rear hub | 750W geared hub, 69 Nm |
| Battery | Locking, removable | 48V 15Ah Samsung (720Wh) |
| Rated range | Not tested | 50 / 100 mi (listed by MOD) |
| Top speed | Not tested | 20 mph; 28 mph in off-road mode |
| Fork | New front suspension vs the first model | Mozo 100mm |
| Tires | Not specified in my video | Kenda 24 x 3.0” |
| Sidecar | Plastic, about 50% lighter than the first version | 45 lbs, 150 lb payload |
| Total payload | Not specified | 400 lbs |
| Parking | Kickstand only (my main complaint) | Center kickstand plus a handbrake |
| Price (as of Oct 22, 2026) | Just over $4,000 when I reviewed it | $3,899 |
MOD’s current page lists the color display, a handbrake and a center kickstand. Those cover two of my complaints, but I haven’t ridden the SideCar 3, so I can’t tell you how well they work.
What it’s like to ride with a sidecar
It’s a good e-bike in its own right, and the sidecar adds to it rather than dragging it down.
There’s a learning curve. My buddy rides a lot of bikes, like I do, and he still needed about 5 to 10 minutes to get comfortable. Left turns are easy because the sidecar wheel holds you up. Right turns feel like you might tip, so you shift your weight or slow down.
That feeling is worst with an empty sidecar. With two kids in it, the weight balances the bike and right turns get easier. Left turns stay easy. So your first practice ride should be with an empty sidecar in an empty parking lot, not with your kids aboard.
Pedaling clearance is tight. MOD improved leg room between the bike and the sidecar on this version, but my right foot still hit the mounting hardware a few times. Moving my foot slightly forward on the pedal fixed it.
Power and range: what I actually saw
The motor pulled the bike, the sidecar and the kids up hills easily. Range was the weak spot in my testing. I’m about 200 lb and my buddy is about 240. With us taking turns, kids in the sidecar and very little pedaling, the battery didn’t last long. I didn’t measure an exact mileage, so I won’t give you a number.
Plan your trips around the battery. MOD’s ratings for the SideCar 3 are 50 and 100 miles, but they don’t describe a sidecar loaded with kids and adults on throttle. A viewer asked about range on throttle only. My best answer is that the heavy-load, low-pedaling riding I did drained the battery quickly.
The battery locks onto the frame and comes off to charge, so you can bring it inside if you don’t have a garage. The one annoyance was the plug for the charging port underneath. It wouldn’t stay in. On almost every ride it had popped out and I had to push it back in.
The sidecar itself
MOD calls it the Easy Boat. It attaches to the frame with a large plate. Inside are a seat with suction cups on the bottom, a seat belt and a foot mat. The plastic shell is about 50% lighter than the first version.
My daughter asked to ride first, but the dog got in ahead of her. On her turn she was nervous for a couple of laps around the neighborhood, then settled in and enjoyed it. Those first laps, dog included, sold me on the sidecar.
Two kids fit at once. They smiled the whole way every time, and park trips got much easier. The only thing missing was dog goggles. MOD’s current accessory list now includes sidecar goggles.
A viewer asked whether the sidecar attaches to any bike. Mine mounted to this frame with MOD’s plate. Their current page describes it attaching with 3 quick-release pins. I haven’t tried it on another bike, and I wouldn’t assume it fits one.
Controls, comfort and the bag
- Left side: front brake and a minimal bell that’s surprisingly loud.
- Right side: a throttle that works from zero, the rear brake and the shifter.
- Display: basic, not color, and it didn’t connect to a phone on my bike. I didn’t miss the app.
- Comfort: the grips and seat are some of the most comfortable I’ve used on any e-bike.
This was the first MOD bike I’ve reviewed. The build quality and parts impressed me.
The rear rack and its bungee straps come with the bike. The trunk bag costs extra, about $130 when I reviewed it, and I’d buy it. It mounts and unmounts with a button underneath. The side panels unzip into hanging pouches. It has a cup holder, a carry handle and strap, a bright interior, and a reflective rain cover.
My complaints
- Headlight mount. The headlight itself is bright. But even tightened as far as it would go, the bracket rattled while I rode.
- Kickstand. It sits where it gets in the way of the pedals, and it does nothing to support the sidecar. I asked for something like a parking brake, and MOD’s current page lists a handbrake and a center kickstand.
- Charge port plug. It kept popping out.
- Assembly. I’d never put a sidecar on a bike before, and I spent time hunting for paper instructions. MOD had emailed them to me. Check your inbox before you open the box.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Carries kids, a dog or groceries
- Easy left turns; with a full sidecar, right turns are easier too
- Plenty of hill power with passengers
- Very comfortable grips and seat
- Leash D-rings, a seat belt and a foot mat in the sidecar
- Locking, removable battery
Cons
- The battery drained quickly with heavy loads
- Right turns with an empty sidecar take practice
- Tight pedal clearance on the right side
- The headlight bracket rattles
- The kickstand doesn’t support the sidecar
- Expensive
FAQ
Do you still have to pedal? No. The throttle works from zero. In my testing we pedaled very little, and that’s part of why the battery ran down quickly.
Can the sidecar go on any bike? I only used it on this MOD bike, mounted with their plate. Ask MOD before you plan to put it on a different frame.
Can you add two sidecars? I only ever ran one sidecar, so I can’t tell you. Ask MOD directly.
How far does it go on throttle only? I didn’t do a measured throttle-only test. With heavy riders, kids aboard and very little pedaling, the battery didn’t last long.
Is the trunk bag included? No. It was about $130 extra when I reviewed the bike. The rear rack and bungees are included.
How long does it take to learn? About 5 to 10 minutes for an experienced rider, mostly getting used to right turns.
Price
When I reviewed it, the bike cost just over $4,000, plus about $130 for the trunk bag. As of Oct 22, 2026, MOD lists the SideCar 3 at $3,899. That’s a lot for an e-bike. If it lets you skip short car trips, the math looks different.
