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Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Max vs Tern Quick Haul D8

Two cargo & family e-bikes at $2,299–$2,999, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The RadRunner Max carries 272 Wh more battery.
  • The Quick Haul D8 is 31.7 lb lighter.
  • The RadRunner Max assists 8 mph faster.
  • The RadRunner Max costs $700 less.
  • The RadRunner Max carries 89 lb more total load.
  • The Quick Haul D8 claims 5 more miles of range.
  • The RadRunner Max is rear hub; the Quick Haul D8 is mid-drive.
  • The RadRunner Max is hardtail (front only); the Quick Haul D8 is rigid.
  • The RadRunner Max has a throttle; the Quick Haul D8 has no throttle.

Every spec, side by side

RadRunner MaxQuick Haul D8
Headline
Price$2,299$2,999
CategoryCargo & familyCargo & family
Price per Wh$3.42 per Wh$7.50 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque—50 Nm
Motor power750 W—
DriveRear hubMid-drive
Motor makeRadBosch Active Line Plus
Drive system—Bosch
SensorTorque—
Battery & range
Battery672 Wh400 Wh
Capacity14 Ah—
Removable batteryYes—
Range (claim)60 mi65.2 mi
Range as stated60+ miles33.6-65.2 miles (400Wh)
Est. real range27 mi25 mi
Estimate assumes25 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight82 lb50.3 lb
Max load420 lb331 lb
Rack capacity—110 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph—
Unlocks toClass 3—
ClassClass 2–3—
ThrottleYesNo
Top assisted speed28 mph20 mph
Build
Gears8-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimanoShimano Altus 1x8 (11-34T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm—
Rear rotor180 mm—
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Rigid
Fork travel80 mmRigid
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesNo
Suspension seatpostNo—
Tires20 x 3.520 in Schwalbe Big Apple (55-406), puncture protection, Reflex
DisplayRad colour displayBosch Purion
FrameAluminium6061 aluminium
SizesOne size, fits 4'11" to 6'2"One size
Step-through optionYesYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2849: full system
As the maker states it"UL Certified to UL 2849 and UL 2271" on individual product pages, with the lineup-wide claim hedged as "All Rad ebikes are either UL Certified or tested by ACT to comply with UL 2849"Tern ebikes use e-bike systems that are certified to UL 2849
Warranty2 yr—
Warranty termsTwo year limited warranty; battery 300 recharge cycles or 2 years, whichever comes first (brand policy)—

Specs transcribed from www.radpowerbikes.com on 09/20/2026 and www.ternbicycles.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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