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Tern Quick Haul D8 vs Xtracycle The Hopper

Two cargo & family e-bikes at $2,499–$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 The Hopper carries 320 Wh more battery.
  • The Quick Haul D8 is 34.7 lb lighter.
  • The The Hopper carries 169 lb more total load.
  • The The Hopper assists 8 mph faster.
  • The The Hopper costs $500 less.
  • The Quick Haul D8 is mid-drive; the The Hopper is rear hub.
  • The Quick Haul D8 is rigid; the The Hopper is hardtail (front only).
  • The Quick Haul D8 has no throttle; the The Hopper has a throttle.

Every spec, side by side

Quick Haul D8The Hopper
Headline
Price$2,999$2,499
CategoryCargo & familyCargo & family
Price per Wh$7.50 per Wh$3.47 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque50 Nm—
Motor power—750 W
DriveMid-driveRear hub
Motor makeBosch Active Line PlusXtracycle
Drive systemBosch—
Sensor—Torque
Battery & range
Battery400 Wh720 Wh
Voltage—48V
Range (claim)65.2 mi—
Range as stated33.6-65.2 miles (400Wh)—
Est. real range25 mi29 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile25 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight50.3 lb85 lb
Max load331 lb500 lb
Rack capacity110 lb242 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Class—Class 2
ThrottleNoYes
Top assisted speed20 mph28 mph
Build
Gears8-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimano Altus 1x8 (11-34T)Shimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor—180 mm
Rear rotor—180 mm
SuspensionRigidHardtail (front only)
Fork travelRigid—
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoYes
Tires20 in Schwalbe Big Apple (55-406), puncture protection, Reflex20 x 2.25/2.40
DisplayBosch Purion—
Frame6061 aluminium6061 aluminum
SizesOne sizeOne size
Step-through optionYes—
Included
LightsYes—
FendersYes—
RackYesYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849UL 2849
Safety certificationUL 2849: full systemUL 2849: full system
As the maker states itTern ebikes use e-bike systems that are certified to UL 2849"UL 2849 certified" on the Swoop; the Hopper states the battery is "UL 2271 certified by SGS"
Warranty—5 yr

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

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