Tern GSD S10 vs Benno Boost EVO 5
Specs, prices and rules checked
The short answer
Both are legal in 4 of 8 states; the Boost EVO 5 is $4,500 cheaper
The same verdicts for both: legal in Victoria, SA, Tasmania and the ACT, legal for now in NSW and Queensland, a check in WA and the NT until you see an EN 15194 label. The Tern is the true family hauler; the Benno costs $4,500 less.
Pick the GSD S10 instead if you'll carry children or heavy loads every day and want the highest published load rating we list.
The filled button is the bike legal in more states with no end date, or the cheaper when that’s equal.
State by state
The reasons for each verdict are on each bike’s page.
The numbers
Tern GSD S10 and Benno Boost EVO 5 side by side
| Bike | Price | Rated power | Torque | Battery | Rider and load | Legal today in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tern GSD S10 | $10,995 | 250 W | 85 Nm | 545 Wh | 173 kg | 6 of 8 |
| Benno Boost EVO 5 | $6,495 | 250 W | 85 Nm | 500 Wh | Not published | 6 of 8 |
Where they differ
Load
Tern rates the GSD for 210 kg gross, about 173 kg for rider and cargo once its own weight is counted. The Benno's listing gives no total load limit, only a 60 kg rating for the rear rack.
Tern lists a maximum gross vehicle weight of 210 kg and a bike weight of 37.32 kg. (Pushys, checked )
Motors and batteries
Both use Bosch cargo drive units with 85 Nm. The Tern's 545 Wh battery takes a second one in its dual bays; the Benno's is 500 Wh. Tern's range for one battery is 45–98 km; the Benno dealer quotes 40–260 km across modes and batteries.
The Benno listing gives 'Bosch Performance CX Cargo 250W' and 'Assisted Speed: 25km/h'. (Treadly Bike Shop, checked )
Certification
Tern names UL 2849 and DIN 79010, a German cargo-bike standard; the Benno dealer names none. Bosch's Australian page confirms both drive units are 250 W and 25 km/h, which settles the motor. For WA, the NT and Queensland after February 2027, ask the shop to show you the EN 15194 label.
Bosch's Australian page lists its Cargo Line and Performance Line CX units at 250 W rated output and 25 km/h. (Bosch eBike Systems (Australia), checked )
Choose the GSD S10 if…
you'll carry children or heavy loads every day and want the highest published load rating we list.
Choose the Boost EVO 5 if…
you carry one child or a big shop and want a compact step-through for a lot less.
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