Cargo

HITWAY BK-T2 Longtail Cargo Review

A by-the-numbers review of the published specs, the prices the brand's own store shows and our range estimate from an open formula. We have not ridden it.

More estimated range than 97% of cargo bikes; our estimate is 43% below the brand's claimed range.

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Battery

1440Wh

Estimated range

57mi

Weight

91.9lb

Torque

80Nm

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By the numbers

How the HITWAY BK-T2 Longtail Cargo performs, on paper

Computed from this bike's catalogue figures with the published formulas. Nothing here was measured on a ride.

Estimated against claimed rangeHow far the brand says it goes, against how far our formula says it does.

Claimed99 miEstimated57 mi

Manufacturer overclaim: 43%. The estimate's band is 50 mi to 64 mi. Reference ride: Tour assist, rolling terrain, mild weather, brisk pace, 176 lb rider. How we work this out

Estimated range by rider weight and terrainHow the estimate moves with the weight of the rider and the terrain.

The range calculator's formula with the reference ride's settings: Tour assist, mild weather, brisk pace, hybrid tyres. The ring marks the published estimate (176 lb rider, rolling terrain).

Show the values as a table

Terrain	132.3 lb	176.4 lb	220.5 lb	264.6 lb
Flat	74 mi	72 mi	69 mi	66 mi
Rolling	60 mi	57 mi	55 mi	53 mi
Steep	47 mi	45 mi	43 mi	42 mi

Against other Cargo bikesEach bar is the share of the other bikes of the type this bike is above; the tick is the middle.

Battery1440 WhHigher than 97% of the 31 Cargo bikes that state it

Weight91.9 lbHeavier than 86% of the 29 Cargo bikes that state it

Torque80 NmHigher than 50% of the 28 Cargo bikes that state it

Top speed16 mphFaster than 3% of the 30 Cargo bikes that state it

Estimated range57 miHigher than 97% of the 29 Cargo bikes that state it

No list price in your market; shown for United Kingdom.

Range per price4.4 mi / £100Higher than 67% of the 9 Cargo bikes with a list price in United Kingdom that state it

Left out because they do not state it: battery 1, weight 3, torque 4, top speed 2, estimated range 3.

Cost over 5 years against a car and a transit passBuying, charging, servicing, battery and resale, against a car and a transit pass.

This e-bike£1,856

Car$8,613Transit pass$3,888

Purchase price: £1,300
Resale value: −£317
Charging: £99
Servicing: $972
Battery replacement: $0

Purchase price: the list price in United Kingdom.

Charging at £0.2632/kWh, the average household price (Ofgem, 1 October to 31 December 2026, price cap period). Where these prices come from

Defaults: 5 years, 3107 mi a year, fuel $1.84/L at 7 L/100 km, transit pass $65/month. Same maths as the cost-of-ownership calculator for the bike (price, charging, servicing, battery, resale) and the savings calculator for the car.

Run it with your own numbers Or compare with your own commute

Fit for the e-bike rules

USFitsTop speed 25 km/h (15.5 mph) and rated motor 250 W are within 28 mph (45 km/h) and 750 W.On the figures the brand states; not legal advice
CanadaFitsTop speed 25 km/h (15.5 mph) and rated motor 250 W are within 32 km/h (20 mph) and 500 W.On the figures the brand states; not legal advice
UKFitsTop speed 25 km/h (15.5 mph) and rated motor 250 W are within 15.5 mph (25 km/h) and 250 W.On the figures the brand states; not legal advice
EUFitsTop speed 25 km/h (15.5 mph) and rated motor 250 W are within 25 km/h (15.5 mph) and 250 W.On the figures the brand states; not legal advice
AustraliaFitsTop speed 25 km/h (15.5 mph) and rated motor 250 W are within 25 km/h (15.5 mph) and 250 W.On the figures the brand states; not legal advice

Full specifications

HITWAY BK-T2 Longtail Cargo specifications

The catalogue's figures, as the brand states them. A dot shows where a figure sits among Cargo bikes.

The model

BrandHITWAY
ModelBK-T2 Longtail Cargo
TypeCargo
Available inUK

Motor and power

Motor power250 W
Motor torque80 Nm

Battery and range

Battery1440 Wh48 V × 30 Ah
Claimed range99 mi
Estimated range57 mi−43% vs claim

Frame and weight

Weight91.9 lb
Max payload440.9 lb
FoldableNo
Step-throughNot stated
CargoYes

Speed, class and controls

Top speed16 mph
ThrottleNot stated
Fast (28 mph)Not stated

Price

Price£1,300

Where the figure sits among Cargo bikes, from lowest to highest

FAQ

Questions about the HITWAY BK-T2 Longtail Cargo

How much does the BK-T2 Longtail Cargo cost?

The catalogue list price is United Kingdom £1,300. A list price is what the brand states, not what a shop charges today.

What are the BK-T2 Longtail Cargo's specs?

The HITWAY BK-T2 Longtail Cargo (Cargo) has a 1440 Wh battery, a 250 W rated motor, 80 Nm of torque, a top speed of 16 mph, a weight of 91.9 lb and a claimed range of 99 mi.

What is the BK-T2 Longtail Cargo's real-world range?

We estimate about 57 mi (50 mi to 64 mi) for a 176.4 lb rider on rolling terrain with Tour assist, mild weather and a brisk pace, from its 1440 Wh battery and its weight of 91.9 lb. It is a calculation with the open range formula, not a ride test. The brand's own claim is 99 mi.

How much does it cost to charge the BK-T2 Longtail Cargo?

A full charge costs about $0.25 (1440 Wh ÷ 1,000 × $0.173/kWh, the average household price, EIA, 2025, annual average), with no charger loss. Enter your own price in the battery calculator.

⚡ Run the numbers

Run this bike through the calculators.

We've pre-filled each tool with this bike's spec. Adjust your own usage - terrain, weight, weekly km - to see the numbers for you, not the marketing brochure.

01 - Range