Table of Contents BougeRV Electric Foldable Wagon Review: Haul Smarter, Not Harder
I've used my fair share of hand trucks, dollies and carts over the years. But it wasn't until recently that I got to try out an electric, foldable wagon from BougeRV. Given how much time I spend covering micromobility, this $400 wagon didn't feel too far off my usual territory.
What's the difference between the BougeRV and a regular wagon? Simply put, it has a battery-powered motor to do the heavy lifting for you, so instead of pushing or pulling a loaded cart by hand, it gives you a powered assist to move it easily.
A wagon piled high with an AC, a fan, a case of coconut water and trash bags. Joseph Kaminski
The wagon arrives mostly assembled. You just need to pop in the front wheels, connect the power cable and screw on the handle. The setup weighs less than 40 pounds and can carry up to 440 pounds. It's powered by dual brushless 250-watt motors in the rear wheels and the tow handle doubles as an electronic brake when upright, which the company calls a "Posture Sensing Brake." (There's even an electric brake lever.) There are manual wheel locks that I recommend using for extra stability for heavier loads or steeper inclines. Speaking of inclines, it can handle slopes up to 15 degrees, even when fully loaded.
Transporting an electric scooter weighing more than 100 pounds Joseph Kaminski
The wagon's dimensions are 39.4 by 24 by 24.8 inches. It features a one-button fold-down tailgate that makes it easy to load bigger items, expanding the capacity to 250 liters versus 180 liters when closed. The only drawback with the tailgate is the support straps. They're strong enough to hold whatever you're hauling but the plastic adjustment clips aren't as durable as the rest of the build. The frame is constructed from carbon steel and lined with an Oxford cloth cover.
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The large, 7-by-4-inch tank wheels are intended to handle on- and off-road terrain without much trouble. During testing, I used it for almost everything: Costco runs, storage hauls, moving random gear and even towing around boxed electric scooters. At one point, I had my 11-year-old pull my partner around in it just for fun. It's more versatile than I expected.
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