Product Safety


Tern bike child seat guides
Carry your little ones safely and comfortably on your Tern electric or cargo bike with our compatible child seats. Follow our 4 principles for a secure ride and check out our child seat guides for your specific Tern bike model.
October 23, 2026

Tern Passenger Anleitung
We care about your safety and comfort. Learn how to carry passengers on your Tern cargo bike with our easy-to-follow guide. Stay within weight limits and select the appropriate accessories for a safe and enjoyable ride.
October 20, 2026

Are E-Bikes Safe?
Safety always comes first. Our UL 2849-certified e-bikes are rigorously tested by third parties for durability and load capacity. See here what measures we take to ensure your safety on and off the road.
October 19, 2026

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E-bikes are increasingly linked to safety concerns, but many incidents may actually involve mopeds, e-motos, and other motorized vehicles. Learn how misidentification creates confusion and unfairly impacts legal e-bike riders—and what you can do.
October 23, 2026

Banner image for article on top eBike battery misconceptions, showing man plugging in an e-bike for charging
Worried about e-bike battery safety? Unsure if you’re charging your battery correctly? This article debunks common myths about charging, cold weather, lifespan, and thermal incidents, explaining why certified batteries are safer and more reliable.
October 23, 2026

Safety Standards & Cert banner
Major standards & certifications relate to eBike safety—which ones cover the electrical system to protect you from battery fires and electrical hazards, and which ones ensure the bike is strong and reliable enough for carrying cargo and passengers?
October 23, 2026

What You Need to Know About E-bike Battery Safety
We prioritize your safety by using batteries and electrical systems that are rigorously tested by third parties. Tern's choice, Bosch’s eBike Battery System, is one of the few systems certified to UL 2849 safety standards.
October 19, 2026

How We Test Our Cargo and Passenger-Carrying Bikes for Safety
Tern bikes meant for carrying heavier loads all come with proven structural integrity. Learn about how we put our cargo and passenger-carrying bikes through rigorous testing to ensure they're safe and reliable up to their claimed load limit.
October 19, 2026

How to Spec and Build a Safe Electric Bike

We design our e-bikes with a low center of gravity and high load limits for carrying kids, and also use high-quality components and Bosch eBike systems. Learn more about what goes into a Tern e-bike to ensure your safety.

October 19, 2026