GOTRAX E-Cargo

What the GOTRAX E-Cargo is built for

The GOTRAX E-Cargo is a cargo e-bike built to carry shopping, gear or children.

It has a 500 W hub motor and a top speed of 20 mph (32 km/h).

It carries a 499 Wh battery and a stated range of up to 50 miles (80 km) on a charge. Real-world range is usually lower than the rated figure: it falls with throttle use, hills, cold weather, rider weight and higher assist levels.

The GOTRAX E-Cargo weighs 61 lb (27.7 kg), carries up to 265 lb (120 kg) including the rider and has front suspension.

In the United States the GOTRAX E-Cargo sells for $698, below the median of $1,699 across 21 cargo e-bikes with a US price, among the more affordable models. That is $1 per watt-hour of battery.

Where the GOTRAX E-Cargo may be ridden

In the European Union and the United Kingdom an e-bike counts as a bicycle only within the pedelec limits; as specified, its 500 W motor is above the 250 W limit, its 20 mph (32 km/h) top speed is above the 25 km/h at which assistance must stop and its throttle moves it without pedalling, which the pedelec rules allow only as start-up help at walking pace. A model above those limits is treated as a moped there, with type approval, registration and insurance, unless the brand sells a version set to the European limits.

GOTRAX E-Cargo safety certification

The brand's listing for the GOTRAX E-Cargo does not state a UL 2849 or EN 15194 certification. New York City allows only e-bikes certified to UL 2849 to be sold or rented there, and California requires certified batteries from 2026; ask the seller for the certificate before buying.