Tern, a Taiwanese electric bike manufacturer, has introduced a more inexpensive version of its famous cargo bike series. The Tern Quick Haul is just as small and friendly as the company’s other bikes but comes with a somewhat lower sticker price.
Tern’s GSD and HSD models have been delighting consumers seeking powerful, high-performance e-bikes with ample luggage room for years. Now, the business is releasing a little smaller model for city dwellers who care about parking and storage just as much as they do about transporting children or shopping.
Another significant selling feature is the entry price. The Quick Haul portfolio includes two models: the D8, a Class 1 electric bike with a top speed of 20mph that starts at $2,999, and the P9, a Class 3 electric bike with a top speed of 28mph that starts at $3,999. A third model, the P5i, will be offered initially in Europe, followed by other regions.
While this may still be prohibitively expensive for some customers, it represents a saving over Tern’s prior models, including the GSD ($5,499 for single-battery version, $6,299 for dual-battery configuration) and HSD (starting at $3,199). Regardless, We try not to compare cargo bikes to other non-electric bikes, but rather to the car We are attempting to replace. According to that criterion, the e-bike is always the least expensive option.
Tern claims that it priced the Quick Haul to qualify for prospective tax credits if the United States Congress passes the E-Bike Act. The legislation is included in Vice President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better social welfare reform package, which is currently blocked in Congress. Tern and other corporations are hopeful that the bill will survive even if senators are unable to agree on Biden’s proposal.
