Transporting electric bikes on traditional bike carriers can be tricky due to the extra weight and awkward sizes of them. We take a look at the most popular and suitable carriers available for you, and what you should look out for. 

Most standard TowBar bike racks can carry 2 - 3 bikes with a weight of up to 15kg each.

However, electric bikes are usually around 20kg due to the battery and motor which can put a lot of the usual contenders out of consideration. One alternative is to remove the battery before travelling - this can easily take 3 - 5kg of weight off the bike!

The other types of bike carrier - roof and rear door clip on, are not suitable for electric bikes because of this weight. A solid towbar rack will prevent too much rattling and annoying noise from occurring - plus you can  purchase ramps to make loading heavy bikes easier.

Thule are a Swedish brand with a fantastic reputation. Well designed and easy to use, their stuff offers great value considering how long some people have used their racks for! 

Thule EasyFold XT

Available in a 2 or 3 bike version, the EasyFold securely carries your bikes however folds right down when it's not in use. Mounting onto the Towbar is pretty simple thanks to the simple coupling, and an optional loading ramp makes moving heavy bikes even easier. 

It's a big hit with those looking to go explore off road trails with family on hybrid bikes, but the EasyFold will also take Electric bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes and even fat bikes. 

• Max bike weight: 30KG 
• Max Load: 60KG

Thule Velospace XT2

Also capable of carrying fat bikes and electric bikes, the VelosSpace is a capable bike rack that suits every possible need, however it does not have the same folding capacity of the Easy Fold. It is however slightly cheaper!

• Max bike weight: 30KG 
• Max Load: 60KG