# Best bike trailers for e-bikes Source: https://pedalandvolt.co.uk/best/best-bike-trailers-for-ebikes Publisher: Pedal and Volt. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://pedalandvolt.co.uk/how-we-pick A trailer turns an ordinary e-bike into a school-run or shopping machine without buying a cargo bike. The motor makes the extra weight manageable, but the hitch is where e-bikes cause trouble. Many attach at the rear axle, and thru-axles or hub motors may need a specific adapter, so check fit with the maker before you buy. Beyond that, compare the maximum load in kg, the trailer's own weight, the number of seats and whether it converts to a stroller. This guide covers child trailers and cargo trailers from Burley, Thule, Hamax and Retrospec, using only the figures each listing gives. Where loads are listed in pounds we show the kg figure. Few listings say anything about thru-axle or hub motor fit, so we flag that where it is missing. ## Products ### 1. Burley Honey Bee Kids Bike Trailer & Stroller Type: Child trailer and stroller; Max load: 45 kg (100 lb); Trailer weight: 11.6 kg; Seats: 2; Hitch and fit: Steel hitch, e-bike friendly per Burley A two-seat child trailer and stroller that Burley describes as e-bike friendly. Light at 11.6 kg with a parking brake. In its favour: - Burley lists it as e-bike friendly, the only child trailer here that says so. - A 1-wheel stroller kit is included, so it doubles as a pushchair. - Parking brake for loading, plus an adjustable one-click 5-point harness. Good to know: - Thru-axle and hub motor fit details are not given. - Frame and plastic parts get 3 years of cover but fabric only 1 year. ### 2. REMOLQUE THULE Chariot Cross 2 Khaki G3 Type: Child trailer and stroller; Max load: 44 kg; Trailer weight: 16.1 kg; Seats: 2; Hitch and fit: One-hand hitch arm Thule's premium two-seat trailer with adjustable suspension, modular seating and a one-hand hitch arm. In its favour: - Adjustable suspension can be tuned as children grow or for heavier loads. - Modular seating fits one child in the middle or two side by side. - Wheels flip between bike and stroller mode while still attached, says Thule. Good to know: - At 16.1 kg it is heavier than the Burley child trailers. - E-bike axle and hub motor fit is not covered in the listing. ### 3. Burley Encore® X Kids Bike Trailer & Stroller Type: Child trailer and stroller; Max load: 45 kg (100 lb); Trailer weight: 10.9 kg; Seats: 2; Hitch and fit: Steel hitch tow bar A two-seat Burley trailer with suspension and a detachable seat, so it can carry cargo or a dog when the children are not aboard. In its favour: - The seat can be removed to carry cargo or a pet. - At 10.9 kg it is the lightest two-seat child trailer here. - Stroller kit included, with jogging and ski kits available, per Burley. Good to know: - The listing does not mention e-bike or thru-axle compatibility. - Fabric parts carry only a 1-year warranty. ### 4. Hamax - Outback trailer - 2 seater - Lightweight and comfortable - Reclining seats - Large windows - Front/rear reflectors - Foldable and portable - Bike or stroller attachment Type: Child trailer and stroller; Max load: 40 kg; Trailer weight: 17 kg; Seats: 2; Hitch and fit: Bicycle arm included A two-seat Hamax trailer with reclining seats, large windows and adjustable suspension. Converts to a stroller. In its favour: - Reclining seats and adjustable suspension, according to Hamax. - Bicycle arm, quick release wheel and stroller wheel all included. - Suitable from 6 months, per the listing. Good to know: - At 17 kg it is the heaviest child trailer here. - Hitch fit for thru-axles is not stated, and the warranty field says none. ### 5. Burley Bee Kids Bike Trailer Type: Child trailer; Max load: 40 kg; Trailer weight: 9.8 kg; Seats: 1 (per spec table); Hitch and fit: Tow bar with hitch A simple bike-only child trailer from Burley with push-button 20 inch wheels and a flat fold. The lightest child trailer here. In its favour: - At 9.8 kg it is the lightest child trailer in this guide. - Folds flat, and 20 inch push-button wheels come off quickly. - Hammock seat with gentle suspension and a one-click 5-point harness. Good to know: - Bike only, so it cannot be used as a stroller. - No e-bike or thru-axle fit details are given. ### 6. Burley Flatbed, Aluminum Utility Cargo Bike Trailer Type: Cargo trailer; Max load: 45 kg (100 lb); Trailer weight: 6.85 kg; Seats: Cargo only; Hitch and fit: Burley hitch, tow arm included An open aluminium flatbed for hauling boxes, tools or allotment loads. Folds flat and weighs just 6.85 kg. In its favour: - Pulls up to 45 kg (100 lb) on a 6.85 kg aluminium frame. - Open design takes awkward loads that will not fit a bag. - Push-button wheels and a compact fold for storage. Good to know: - You will need straps or a crate, as there are no sides. - E-bike and thru-axle fit is not mentioned. ### 7. Burley COHO XC, Single Wheel Cargo Bike Trailer Type: Single-wheel cargo trailer; Max load: 32 kg (70 lb); Trailer weight: 9.62 kg; Seats: Cargo only; Hitch and fit: Yoke fits 126 to 197 mm hub widths A single-wheel cargo trailer with coil-spring suspension and a 70+ litre bay, built for narrow trails and bikepacking. In its favour: - The yoke adjusts to hub widths of 126 to 197 mm, the clearest fit detail here. - Coil-spring suspension and a single wheel suit narrow trails. - A 70+ litre cargo bay with removable side panels and a kickstand. Good to know: - The axle is sold separately and is required to use it. - Lower 32 kg (70 lb) load limit than the two-wheel trailers. ### 8. Retrospec Rover Hauler Cargo Bike Trailer | Folding Frame & Weather Resistant Fabric | Large Cargo Carrier | Fits 20” - 29” Bicycle Wheels | Type: Cargo trailer; Max load: 36 kg (80 lb); Trailer weight: 11.8 kg; Seats: Cargo only; Hitch and fit: Quick-release hitch, 20 to 29 in wheels A folding fabric cargo trailer with a weather-resistant cover and four D-ring anchors. Fits bikes with 20 to 29 inch wheels. In its favour: - Fits bikes with 20 to 29 inch wheels via the quick-release hitch, per Retrospec. - Weather-resistant fabric and four D-ring anchor points keep loads in place. - A 69 x 43 x 28 cm interior with a quick-fold frame. Good to know: - Thru-axle and hub motor compatibility is not stated. - An alloy steel frame makes it heavier than the Burley Flatbed. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.