How to Carry Ebike With 2006 Saturn Ion
Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 07/05/2024
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I need an e-bike carrier that will attach to a 06 Saturn ion Im looking for a trunk mount to hold one e-bike thank you
asked by: Michael
Expert Reply:
Hello Michael,
I'm sorry to say that trunk-mounted bike racks do not have the capability of carrying an electric bike; their weight capacity is just too low, with the highest being 35 lbs like with the Thule Passage # TH910XT. The only possible way to carry an ebike on your 2006 Saturn Ion would be with a hitch and hitch-mounted bike rack.
I know it's not what you wanted but I at least thought I'd throw out the option. For a hitch, the only fit requires your Ion to be the Red Line or Ion3 with a 2.4L engine, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11447.
This is a Class 1 hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver, so that does limit the options for a bike rack for an ebike, with the most economical being the 60 lb-bike capacity Thule T2 Classic Bike Rack # TH9045.
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Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount
- 2 Bikes
- Locks Not Included
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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Lazer S.
2/3/2026
Hey Michael, did you end up going with the hitch and bike rack setup for your Saturn Ion? Knowing what worked for your e-bike could help others trying to find a safe way to carry theirs.