Cargo & family
Blix Packa Genie
$2,099
Price
672 Wh
Battery
67 lb
Weight
Blix Packa Genie vs Xtracycle The Hopper
Two cargo & family e-bikes at $2,099–$2,499, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The The Hopper assists 8 mph faster.
- The Packa Genie is 18 lb lighter.
- The Packa Genie costs $400 less.
- The Packa Genie uses a cadence sensor; the The Hopper uses a torque sensor.
Every spec, side by side
| Packa Genie | The Hopper | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $2,099 | $2,499 |
| Category | Cargo & family | Cargo & family |
| Price per Wh | $3.12 per Wh | $3.47 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Motor power | 750 W | 750 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Blix | Xtracycle |
| Sensor | Cadence | Torque |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 672 Wh | 720 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | 48V |
| Removable battery | Yes | — |
| Range (claim) | 40 mi | — |
| Range as stated | Up to 40 mi single battery, 80 mi dual | — |
| Est. real range | 34 mi | 29 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 20 Wh per mile | 25 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 67 lb | 85 lb |
| Max load | — | 500 lb |
| Rack capacity | 150 lb | 242 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | Class 2 | — |
| Class | Class 2 | Class 2 |
| Throttle | Yes | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | — | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | — | Shimano |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | — | Hardtail (front only) |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | — | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | No | — |
| Tires | — | 20 x 2.25/2.40 |
| Display | LCD with USB charge port | — |
| Frame | — | 6061 aluminum |
| Sizes | One size, fits 5'1" to 6'3" | One size |
| Step-through option | Yes | — |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | — |
| Rack | Yes | Yes |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | — | UL 2849 |
| Safety certification | — | UL 2849: full system |
| As the maker states it | No UL certification stated on the product page we read | "UL 2849 certified" on the Swoop; the Hopper states the battery is "UL 2271 certified by SGS" |
| Warranty | — | 5 yr |
Specs transcribed from blixbike.com on 2026-09-20 and xtracycle.com on 2026-09-20. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.