The Riese and Muller Multicharger3 Mixte Family is a longtail electric cargo bike that rides like a normal e-bike. That's the thing that sets it apart from most cargo bikes.
It's not a big, heavy box on wheels. It handles well in traffic, fits through tighter gaps, and doesn't feel sluggish when you're riding unburdened. But when you need to load it up, it carries properly.
The long rear rack takes up to 65 kg. With the right equipment kit, that means two children in seats, one older passenger, or a full weekly shop in panniers. The lowered mixte frame makes getting on and off straightforward, even with kids already seated behind you. If you're doing nursery drop-offs in the morning and then riding on to work, that ease of mounting and dismounting matters more than you'd think.
A standard cargo front carrier gives you extra storage on top of the rear capacity. If you find yourself needing a trailer as well, your local dealer can fit the right hitch mount. The Riese & Müller Multicharger3 Family is designed to grow with your setup, so you can add or remove kit depending on the day.
Battery and range
This model comes with a 625Wh battery as standard. For longer rides or hillier routes, you can add a Bosch PowerMore 250Wh extension battery, bringing the total to 875Wh. That's a lot of range, particularly useful if you're covering 15+ miles a day with a loaded bike or riding somewhere hilly in the UK.
Safety details
The Riese & Müller Multicharger3 Mixte Family comes with a spoke guard on the rear wheel, which keeps small fingers and loose clothing away from the spokes when carrying children. The headlight has main beam and dipped beam settings, and the rear light includes a brake light.
For UK riding through darker months, that level of lighting is a relief. A suspension seatpost smooths out potholes and rough surfaces, keeping things comfortable for you (your passengers benefit from the rear suspension too).
Off-road option
If your routes include towpaths, gravel tracks or rougher terrain, the optional Offroad kit swaps in chunkier tyres that grip better on loose surfaces. Useful if you're riding canal paths or mixed surfaces on the school run.
What's included
- 625Wh Bosch battery (compatible with the 250Wh PowerMore add-on)
- Lowered mixte frame for easy step-through access
- Rear rack rated to 65 kg
- Front cargo carrier
- Spoke guard, main/dipped beam headlight, brake light
- Suspension seatpost
Who is this bike for?
The Riese and Muller Multicharger3 Mixte Family suits parents and families who need a practical cargo bike that still feels agile on the road. It works well for nursery runs, school pick-ups, errands and commuting, all on the same bike.
If you want a longtail electric cargo bike for sale in the UK that doesn't ride like a barge, the Multicharger3 Mixte is worth a serious look. Riders who don't need the child-carrying setup might prefer the standard Riese & Muller Multicharger instead.