The Best Hitch Bike Racks For Electric Bikes (2025-2026)
The E-Bike revolution has officially outpaced the gear of years passed. E-Bikes are getting better, faster and heavier. For 2026, the industry has responded well, with new generations and products of bike racks built to handle the heavy weights, fat tires and accessories, while still being easy to load.
We've done the heavy lifting for you, using our decades of experience in using, selling, installing, and servicing bike racks, while also working with the brands to get all the specs and cut through the marketing fluff to bring you the best performers.
Do You Need A Dedicated E-Bike Carrier?
Due to the weight of E-Bikes and the broad range of hitch bike rack weight capacities, we generally recommend that customers with E-Bikes go with a rack that is built to carry them. At a minimum the rack must be able to hold the weight of your bikes, but there are other factors such as mounting style, ramp compatibility and security features that make a dedicated E-Bike carrier your best option.
Choosing the right rack is about more than getting from point A to point B; it's about the peace of mind that comes with knowing your investment is rock-solid at highway speeds.
Best Overall E-Bike Racks
Kuat Piston ION
- Weight capacity: 100lbs per bike
- Works with virtually any frame geometry (no frame contact)
- Allows easy access to vehicles hatch
- Tool free installation into vehicles hitch
- Includes ramp
Why We Love It:
The Kuat Piston Ion takes the E-Bike rack experience to another level. It's rock-solid build, high weight capacity, easy access tilting feature, and included ramp give you every single feature you want in an E-Bike rack.
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Thule Epos
- Weight capacity: One bike max of 75lbs and total of 140lbs
- Works with virtually any frame geometry (tire and frame mounting)
- Allows the most spacious access to vehicles hatch
- Tool free installation into vehicles hitch
- Ramp compatible (available as accessory)
Why We Love It:
The Thule Epos showcases Thule's thoughtful and user friendly design. The racks mounting system is the most adjustable on the market and can be used on either the frame or rear tire. It's weight capacity is enough for most E-Bikes while being the most portable and easily stored E-Bike rack available
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Kuat Piston Pro X
- Weight capacity: 67lbs per bike
- Works with virtually any frame geometry (no frame contact)
- Allows easy access to vehicles hatch
- Tool free installation into vehicles hitch
- Includes integrated LED tail/signal lights
- Kashima coated one-tap pneumatic tire arms
- Includes ramp
Why We Love It:
The Kuat Piston Pro X is the pinnacle of Kuat's unmatched product quality and engineering. The carrier works seamlessly and is built to outlast any other on the market, backed by its lifetime warranty. If you want the best quality, easiest to use rack on the market, this is for you.
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Thule Epos with Lights
- Weight capacity: One bike max of 75lbs and total of 140lbs
- Works with virtually any frame geometry (tire and frame mounting)
- Allows the most spacious access to vehicles hatch
- Tool free installation into vehicles hitch
- Includes integrated tail/signal lights and license plate mounts
- Ramp compatible (available as accessory)
Why We Love It:
The Thule Epos with lights takes the user friendly Epos design and adds the safety and visibility of integrated tail/signal lights and a license plate mount. The racks mounting system is the most adjustable on the market and can be used on either the frame or rear tire, perfect for step-thru frames or bikes with fenders. It's weight capacity is enough for most E-Bikes while being the most portable and easily stored E-Bike rack available.
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RockyMounts GigaWatt
- Weight Capacity: 80lbs per bike
- Works with virtually any frame geometry
- Allows easy access to vehicles hatch
- Includes ramp
Why We Love It:
The RockyMounts GigaWatt is a tire mounted carrier which is compatible with fenders. It utilizes a unique strapping system, and includes a drop-in front wheel holder for added stability. It includes a ramp to allow easy loading of the bikes and will tilt away from the vehicle for easy hatch access. It's rugged, built to last, and secure, while being more afforable than Thule or Kuat models.
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RockyMounts HighNoon FC
- Weight Capacity: 60lbs per bike
- Works with virtually any frame geometry
- Allows easy access to vehicles hatch
Why We Love It:
The RockyMounts HighNoon FC is the first front tire mounted hitch rack to be compatible with fenders. Similar to the GigaWatt, it utilizes an additional strap to secure the tire arm in place. Its tiered design gives extra clearance between your bikes handlebars and pedals. It also includes a welded fitting perfect for securing high security cable or chain locks.
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Swagman Current
- Weight Capacity: 60lbs per bike
- Mounts onto bikes frame
- Fits both 2" and 1.25" hitch receivers
- Tilts to allow hatch access
Why We Love It:
The Swagman Current builds off of Swagmans classic attachment style. It mounts directly onto the bikes frames and has a weight capacity appropriate for most E-Bikes. Its tilting feature allows for access to your hatch, and locks securely to your bikes.
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Hollywood HR1500Z
- Weight Capacity: 80lbs per bike
- Mounts onto bikes frame
- Includes locking arms and cable lock
- Tilts to allow hatch access
Why We Love It:
The Hollywood HR1500Z bike rack is a great afforable option for heavier bikes. It works well with fat tires and includes 20" small tire adapters.
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