# Best e-bike racks for cars Source: https://pedalandvolt.co.uk/best/best-ebike-racks-for-cars 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 Most e-bikes weigh 20 to 30 kg, which rules out roof racks and strap-on boot carriers for many owners. A towbar platform carrier is the usual answer: the bikes sit low on wheel trays and the load goes onto the tow ball. The numbers to check are the total load the carrier is rated for, the limit per bike, how many bikes it takes, and how heavy the carrier itself is, because you lift it onto the towbar every time. Your towbar also has a nose weight limit, so add the carrier and both bikes and compare with your car handbook. A fold-down or tilt function lets you open the boot with bikes on board. This guide compares seven towbar carriers on those figures, taken from each listing. Taking the batteries off before you drive also cuts the load on the carrier. ## Products ### 1. Thule 933100 EasyFold XT 2B 13 pin, Black, 1 size Bikes: 2; Total load: 60 kg; Per bike: 30 kg; Carrier weight: 17.9 kg; Folds for storage: Yes A folding two-bike towbar carrier rated for 30 kg per bike, with a 13-pin plug. Folds to 31 cm deep for storage in the boot or a cupboard. In its favour: - The only listing here that states a per-bike limit: 30 kg, enough for most heavy e-bikes. - Folds from 123 x 63 x 68 cm down to 31 x 63 x 68 cm for storage. - Marked suitable for e-bikes, with 22 cm between the bikes to limit contact. Good to know: - Not suitable for vehicles with a deep tailgate, such as a VW T6 or Mercedes Viano. - This listing does not say whether it tilts for boot access with bikes loaded. ### 2. Westfalia BC 60 Bike Rack for Towbars| Bike Carrier for 2 Bicycles | Suitable for E-bikes | Foldable Bikes: 2 (3 with extension kit); Total load: 60 kg; Per bike: Not stated; Carrier weight: 18 kg; Folds for storage: Yes A German-made two-bike towbar carrier rated at 60 kg that folds down for boot access when loaded. Expands to three bikes with an extension kit. In its favour: - The fold-down function lets you reach the boot with bikes on board, except on VW T5/T6 and Mercedes Vito/Viano. - Takes tyres up to 70 mm wide, wheelbases up to 1,300 mm and frames up to 80 mm across. - A single key locks both the carrier and the bikes, and a 5-year warranty is listed. Good to know: - No per-bike weight limit is given, only the 60 kg total. - 70 mm tyre width rules out fat tyre e-bikes. ### 3. Atera 022686 Strada E-Bike M Bicycle Carrier - Coupling Carrier Bikes: 2 (expandable to 3); Total load: 60 kg; Per bike: Not stated; Carrier weight: 14.9 kg; Folds for storage: Not stated A steel and aluminium carrier built for e-bikes with 23 cm between wheel rails and a 60 kg payload. Light to lift onto the towbar at 14.9 kg. In its favour: - At 14.9 kg it is the lightest of the 60 kg carriers here, easier on your back and on nose weight. - Wide 23 cm rail spacing keeps two e-bikes from rubbing. - Tilts down wide so the boot opens with bikes fitted, the listing says. Good to know: - The listing does not say whether it folds flat for storage. - No per-bike limit or maximum tyre width is stated. ### 4. Atera 022695 Strada Sport 3 car bike rack, car tow-bar rack with lights – for 3 bikes, e-bikes – Black Edition Bikes: 3; Total load: 66.9 kg; Per bike: Not stated; Carrier weight: 18.1 kg; Folds for storage: No A three-bike towbar carrier with lights and a 66.9 kg payload, the highest total load here. Suits families carrying one e-bike with lighter bikes. In its favour: - Carries three bikes and the highest total load in this guide at 66.9 kg. - Fully pre-assembled with wheel shells, padded gripper arms, ratchet straps and lights. - A secured folding mechanism gives boot access with the bikes mounted; 3-year warranty listed. Good to know: - Tyres up to 2.4 inches only, so fat and wide-tyre e-bikes will not fit. - Three e-bikes would exceed 66.9 kg, so in practice it takes one or two. ### 5. EUFAB 11521 Premium 11 Rear Carrier for Tow Bar Attachment Bikes: Not stated; Total load: 60 kg; Per bike: Not stated; Carrier weight: 18.6 kg; Folds for storage: Yes A foldable steel towbar carrier rated at 60 kg. Suits owners who want a compact carrier to store, but the listing gives few details. In its favour: - Rated for a 60 kg load, enough for two typical e-bikes. - Folds for space-saving storage, the maker says. - EU spare parts are listed as available for 10 years. Good to know: - The listing does not state how many bikes it takes or the limit per bike. - No tilt function, tyre width or frame size limit is mentioned. ### 6. EUFAB 11569 Crow Basic bicycle carrier, suitable for e-bikes, partially pre-assembled, for 2 bicycles, for towing hitch Bikes: 2; Total load: 50 kg; Per bike: Not stated; Carrier weight: 12 kg; Folds for storage: No A basic two-bike towbar carrier marked suitable for e-bikes, at 12 kg the lightest here. Suits two lighter e-bikes rather than two heavy ones. In its favour: - The lightest carrier in this guide at about 12 kg. - Takes oversize and Y-frames up to 8.5 cm in diameter. - Arrives partly pre-assembled and is marked suitable for e-bikes. Good to know: - The 50 kg limit is the lowest here, too little for two 25 kg e-bikes plus accessories. - Not foldable, and no boot access function is listed. ### 7. ATERA 22696 Strada Sport E-Bike ML Rear Bike Carrier Bikes: Not stated; Total load: 59.2 kg; Per bike: Not stated; Carrier weight: 15 kg; Folds for storage: No An Atera towbar carrier named for e-bikes with a 59.2 kg load rating and a 15 kg carrier weight. The listing gives specs only, with no feature details. In its favour: - A 15 kg carrier weight is low for a rack with a 59.2 kg payload. - Named as an e-bike model in Atera's Strada Sport range. - A 2-year manufacturer warranty is listed. Good to know: - The listing has no feature text: number of bikes, tilt and tyre limits are not stated. - Marked as not foldable, so it needs more storage space. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.