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Rad Power Bikes RadRunner vs Rad Power Bikes RadWagon

Two cargo & family e-bikes at $1,499–$1,799, 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 costs $300 less.
  • The RadRunner is 11.7 lb lighter.
  • The RadWagon carries 96 Wh more battery.
  • The RadWagon carries 30 lb more total load.
  • The RadWagon claims 5 more miles of range.

Every spec, side by side

RadRunnerRadWagon
Headline
Price$1,499$1,799
CategoryCargo & familyCargo & family
Price per Wh$2.40 per Wh$2.50 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque65 Nm65 Nm
Motor power750 W750 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeRadRad
SensorCadenceCadence
Battery & range
Battery624 Wh720 Wh
Voltage48V48V
Capacity13 Ah15 Ah
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)55 mi60 mi
Range as statedEstimated 17 to 55+ miles per chargeEstimated 20 to 60 miles per charge
Est. real range31 mi29 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile25 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight65 lb76.7 lb
Max load320 lb350 lb
Rack capacity120 lb120 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 2Class 2
ClassClass 2Class 2
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed20 mph20 mph
Build
GearsSingle speed7-speed
DrivetrainSingle speed (52T x 16T)1x7 (11-34T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionRigidRigid
Fork travelRigidRigid
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoNo
Tires20 x 3.322 x 3.0
DisplayFull colour, USB-CFull colour, USB-C
FrameAluminumAluminum
SizesOne sizeOne size, fits 5'2" to 6'4"
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersNoYes
RackYesYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
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""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"
Warranty2 yr2 yr
Warranty termsTwo year limited warranty; battery 300 recharge cycles or 2 years, whichever comes first (brand policy)Two year limited warranty; battery 300 recharge cycles or 2 years, whichever comes first (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from www.radpowerbikes.com on 09/21/2026 and www.radpowerbikes.com on 09/21/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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