Ebike for 30 mile commute with 3 miles of hills

[jubou029]

Hi all,
Currently in the market for an ebike to commute to work 3 or 4 days a week. I have a 30 mile commute (round trip) with a 9% and 6% grade pair of climbs on the way back (3 miles of climbing).

Also looking to do some easy gravel trails and ride with my wife on the back for some scenic rides.

But primary purpose is commuter through most weather except downpours.

I’m a heavier rider (220lbs).

I’ve been looking at the tern GSD S00 and the xtracycle stoker, both with dual battery setups and the CX Bosch motors. LBS also recommends the multi charger. All of these bikes are serious coin so just want some feedback on whether I’m missing a candidate or feedback on these choices.

I appreciate all the help!

 

[DaveMatthews]

What about a single battery bike and just throw the charger into a pannier or backpack?

 

[DaveMatthews]

OOps... didn't see the desire to have your wife on the back. But for 2 x $2500 you could both have a bike each.

 

[indianajo]

If you're wife is only 120 lb, you are looking at 400 lb total minimum. Most bikes won't do that, and with motors over 750 watts becoming rare due to regulation, you wouldn't be able to climb much of a grade. Look at the cargo bikes section, there are kid haulers with stretch frames, (i own a yuba) but 2 adults is not common. Yubabikes, xtracycle, pedego stretch, kona ute, Reiss & mueller, radwagon, surly others. Surly has a steel frame and specializes in outsized loads (mostly campers & businesses).
Tires of 2.1" cross section that fit most bike wheels, are not up to that much weight on the back IMHO. Certainly not a the 55 psi max most of the big ones are rated at . I bang the rear rim on potholes with only 60 lb cargo & 160 lb me (330 lb gross). Too hard, it would dent the rim, replacement time. There are fat tire bikes of 3.5 to 4", but they have lower rated pressure & I don't know if they would carry 250 lb either. Fat tires are more of a style statement or for fluffly beach sand or snow, not heavy loads.
You're looking at an electric motorcycle or scooter with that much weight. 4" cross section rear tire, full spring suspension with shocks. That requires a license plate, insurance, a driver's license. Lot more money, but they will keep up with traffic in the car lanes, which bicycles will not do.