Can Heavy Ebikes Be Loaded On Trunk Mount Bike Rack On A 2025 Kia Telluride?

Published 11/24/2025

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Question:

I was thinking about getting a trunk-mounted bike rack for my 2025 Telluride, but I’m worried about the weight of my e-bikes. Would that work? Or is that too much on back gate door / trunk. thanks!

asked by: Amanda

Expert Reply:

Great question, Amanda. Most trunk-mounted racks max out around 35–40 lbs per bike, which isn’t enough for most e-bikes unless you have some insanely lightweight bike that I haven't heard of.

Your best option is the TowSmart # TS84ZR hitch with a 2-inch receiver - it supports up to 500 lbs tongue weight, so it can easily handle a hitch-mounted e-bike rack like the RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # RKY10004 as an example. Plus, it installs cleanly under the bumper with only the receiver visible.

If you ever decide to tow a small trailer later, you can add the Curt Wiring Harness # C93FV for LX/S trims or # C29ZV for other trims and the Ball Mount Kit # 989891.

What e-bike models do you have? I can suggest a rack that’ll work perfectly with this hitch if the RockyMounts option above isn't tickling your fancy.