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The Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 5 is a cargo electric bike listed at $2,399. Manufacturer specs put it at 750W of rated motor power, a 720Wh battery, a claimed 60 mile range, and a 28 mph top speed, at 86 lbs.

Next to the 53 other electric bikes in its price band ($1,799–$2,999), its strongest numbers are included features (11 features vs 9 features avg) and motor power (750W vs 683W avg). The tradeoffs are charge time (7.5 h vs 5.1 h avg) and energy density (battery size for the weight) (8.4 Wh/lb vs 11.7 Wh/lb avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings a front suspension, 20" wheels setup for ride comfort and an IPX6, safe for light rain ingress rating.

Spec-based analysis, computed from manufacturer-published numbers and compared against 53 similar electric bikes by price. No hands-on testing yet.

Strengths & weaknesses

Designed for: Hauling Cargo and Gear

Strengths

FeaturesGood

11 features vs 9 features avg

Ride qualityGood

Front suspension, 20" wheels

Water resistanceGood

IPX6, safe for light rain

Motor powerGood

750W vs 683W avg

Weaknesses

Charge time↓ 46%

7.5 h vs 5.1 h avg

Energy density↓ 28%

8.4 Wh/lb vs 11.7 Wh/lb avg

Range↓ 24%

60 mi vs 79 mi avg

Watt Hours↓ 19%

720Wh vs 888Wh avg

Compared with 53 similarly priced models ($1,799–$2,999), from manufacturer specs.

Performance Overview

Category scores out of 100 from manufacturer specs, with the median of 53 similarly priced e-bikes ($1,799–$2,999) for context

PowertrainBattery& RangeBuildQualityRideComfortUtility
Rad Power Bikes RadWagonSimilar-price median

Scores out of 100. The gray tick marks the median of similarly priced e-bikes.

How to read this: each spoke is a category score out of 100, computed from manufacturer specs on fixed scales. Every vehicle is measured on the same scales, so scores don't shift as our database grows. Further from the center is better. The gray line shows the median score of similarly priced e-bikes for context.

Full Specifications

Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 5

Powertrain

Motor Type
Geared Hub
Nominal Power
750 W
Torque
90 Nm
Sensor Type
Torque
Assist Levels
5
Throttle

Battery & Range

Watt Hours
720 Wh
Amp-Hours
15 Ah
Voltage
48 V
Claimed Range
60 mi96.6 km
Charge Time
7.5 h
Removable Battery
Battery Position
Other

Build Quality

Front Brake
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake
Hydraulic Disc
Brake Brand
Tektro
Front Rotor
180 mm
Rear Rotor
180 mm
Gears
7
Drive System
Chain
Gearing
Derailleur
Derailleur
Shimano
Shifter
Shimano 7 Speed thumb shifter
Cassette
7 Speed, 11 34T
Frame Material
Aluminum
Puncture Protection
UL 2849
UL 2271

Ride Comfort

Front Suspension
Hydraulic Coil
Front Travel
45 mm
Rear Suspension
Rigid

Utility

Weight
86 lbs39 kg
Max Load
375 lbs170.1 kg
Rear Rack
Rear Rack Capacity
120 lbs54.4 kg
Fenders
Kickstand
IP Rating
IPX6
Lights
Turn Signals
Display
Color LCD
Motor Lock

Classification

Category
Cargo
E-Bike Class
1, 2, 3
Top Assist Speed
28 mph45.1 km/h

Wheels & Tires

Wheel Size
20"
Tire Size
20x3.3
Tire Category
All Terrain
Tire Brand
Kenda

Frame & Geometry

Frame Style
Step Through
Sizes
One Size
Min Seat Height
30.5"77.5 cm
Max Seat Height
41.8"106.2 cm
Standover Height
21"53.3 cm
Overall Length
76"193 cm

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