HSD S+

Why not ditch the car altogether and start the journey on your doorstep? If it's not a round trip, the compact touring bike fits easily into the bike compartments of Deutsche Bahn and the like.

Die Welt Reiseguide

'With bikes like the GSD, we've got families getting rid of their cars and doing everything on their ebikes,' says Parsons. 'It costs almost nothing to run: it's three pence to charge and that gives you a range of 50 miles.' Try getting that fuel economy in a car.

Financial Times

And the HSD is amazingly comfortable: the upright seating position ensures a good overview in traffic

Süddeutsche Zeitung

Both the Tern GSD and HSD passed the new German standard test up to their claimed maximum loads of 200 kg (440 lb) for the GSD and 170 kg (374 lb) for the HSD, which means they meet and exceed the German cargo bike standard.

Electrek

The Tern HSD S+ is very agile with its small 20-inch wheels and powerful motor, and it remains stable and easy to handle at all times.

Radelbande

Ingenious all-rounder for city & country.

ElektroRad

The loadmasters among bikes need a lot of space. Not so with the HSD, because it can be stowed vertically on its end.

Cyclinfo

For those with limited space, Waldman suggests the excellent Tern HSD. Yes, it’s a folding e-cargo bike — with room for one kid or a family grocery haul — that can be stored vertically to take up minimal space.

Gear Patrol