Cargo & family
Tern Quick Haul D8
$2,999
Price
50 Nm
Torque
400 Wh
Battery
50.3 lb
Weight
Tern Quick Haul D8 vs Velotric GoMad
Two cargo & family e-bikes at $1,999–$2,999, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The GoMad carries 402 Wh more battery.
- The GoMad makes 35 Nm more torque.
- The Quick Haul D8 is 27.7 lb lighter.
- The GoMad carries 169 lb more total load.
- The GoMad costs $1000 less.
- The GoMad assists 8 mph faster.
- The GoMad claims 10 more miles of range.
- The Quick Haul D8 is mid-drive; the GoMad is rear hub.
- The Quick Haul D8 is rigid; the GoMad is hardtail (front only).
- The Quick Haul D8 has no throttle; the GoMad has a throttle.
Every spec, side by side
| Quick Haul D8 | GoMad | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $2,999 | $1,999 |
| Category | Cargo & family | Cargo & family |
| Price per Wh | $7.50 per Wh | $2.49 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 50 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Motor power | — | 750 W |
| Peak power | — | 1300 W |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Bosch Active Line Plus | Velotric |
| Drive system | Bosch | — |
| Sensor | — | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 400 Wh | 802 Wh |
| Voltage | — | 48V |
| Capacity | — | 16.7 Ah |
| Removable battery | — | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 65.2 mi | 75 mi |
| Range as stated | 33.6-65.2 miles (400Wh) | 75 mi, up to 150 with a second battery |
| Est. real range | 25 mi | 32 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 16 Wh per mile | 25 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 50.3 lb | 78 lb |
| Max load | 331 lb | 500 lb |
| Rack capacity | 110 lb | 176 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | — | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | — | Class 3 |
| Class | — | Class 2–3 |
| Throttle | No | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 8-speed | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Altus 1x8 (11-34T) | Shimano (11-42T, 52T chainring) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | — | 203 mm |
| Rear rotor | — | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Rigid | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | Rigid | 100 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | No | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | — | No |
| Tires | 20 in Schwalbe Big Apple (55-406), puncture protection, Reflex | 20 x 4.0 Kenda |
| Display | Bosch Purion | 3.5" colour TFT, angle-adjustable |
| Frame | 6061 aluminium | Triple-butted aluminium |
| Sizes | One size | One size, fits 5'0" to 6'3" |
| Step-through option | Yes | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | Yes |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849 | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: full system | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| As the maker states it | Tern ebikes use e-bike systems that are certified to UL 2849 | Most Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified |
| Warranty | — | 2 yr |
| Warranty terms | — | 2 Year Warranty |
Specs transcribed from www.ternbicycles.com on 09/30/2026 and electricbikereview.com on 09/20/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.