The Gazelle Makki Load is a front-loader family cargo e-bike built around a high-sided EPP box that carries children or shopping in front of the rider, where you can keep an eye on the load. A Bosch Performance Line motor delivers 75 Nm of torque to haul a fully laden bike up to a roughly 250 kg total system weight, with assistance capped at 25 km/h, so it is fully UK road-legal as a 250W EAPC with no licence, tax or insurance needed.
Power comes from a removable Bosch battery offered in 400Wh, 545Wh or 800Wh capacities, giving real-world range from short school runs to all-day trips. The maintenance-friendly Gates belt drive and Enviolo stepless hub let you shift smoothly even at a standstill, while the low-step aluminium frame, suspension fork and hydraulic disc brakes keep handling stable when loaded.
- Bosch Performance Line motor, 75 Nm, UK road-legal 250W assist
- Choice of 400Wh, 545Wh or 800Wh removable battery
- Enviolo stepless gears with low-maintenance Gates belt drive
- High-sided EPP cargo box for children and cargo
- Hydraulic disc brakes, suspension fork and double kickstand
A Closer Look at the Gazelle Makki Load
The Bosch Performance Line motor’s torque sensor is what makes the Makki Load easy to live with fully loaded: it reads how hard you’re pedalling and matches assistance in real time, so pulling away from a standstill with the box loaded and two children aboard doesn’t require standing on the pedals. The approximately 250kg total system weight rating covers rider, bike, cargo box and passengers combined — worth checking against your own needs before ordering, especially if you’ll regularly carry two older children plus shopping.
The Enviolo stepless hub is the other detail that matters day-to-day: because it’s a hub gear rather than a derailleur, you can shift while stationary — at the school-gate stop-start, or waiting at lights with a loaded box — without the clunk or missed shift a chain-and-cassette setup can give under load. Paired with the Gates belt drive, there’s no chain oil to transfer onto clothing or little hands near the cargo box.
Who Rides the Makki Load, and Where
This is a family cargo bike first: the school run, nursery drop-off, and the weekly shop, with the high-sided EPP box keeping children or bags in view ahead of the rider rather than behind. Because assistance is capped at 25 km/h (15.5 mph) with no throttle, it qualifies as a UK road-legal EAPC — no licence, road tax or compulsory insurance needed to ride it on public roads, though third-party cover is sensible given the value of the bike and its cargo.
Setup & Care
The belt drive and Enviolo hub need far less attention than a traditional chain and derailleur — no lubrication schedule, just an occasional wipe-down. Charge the removable Bosch battery per the official manual (downloadable below) and store it at a partial charge if the bike won’t be used for several weeks. Check tyre pressures more often than on a standard bike, since loaded weight affects rolling resistance and handling more noticeably on a cargo platform, and wipe out the EPP box periodically to keep it presentable.
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Gazelle Makki Load: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Makki Load road legal, and do I need insurance?
Yes — it’s a 250W pedal-assist EAPC capped at 25 km/h with no throttle, so no licence, road tax or compulsory insurance is required to ride it on UK roads. Given the value of the bike and any cargo aboard, third-party or specialist e-bike insurance is worth considering.
How much can it carry, and is it suitable for children?
The rated total system weight is approximately 250kg, covering the bike, rider, cargo box and passengers combined. The high-sided EPP box, double kickstand and integrated lighting are designed with child and cargo transport in mind — check Gazelle’s official accessory range for age-appropriate child seating to suit your family.
How do I pay, and is finance available?
We currently accept payment by bank transfer. Card payments are coming soon — finance is planned but not yet live; see our Finance page.
What’s your returns policy?
14-day hassle-free returns on unused bikes in original packaging; faulty bikes receive a free collection. Full terms on our Delivery & Returns page.
What’s the real-world range?
Up to approximately 100km (545Wh battery) or 140km (800Wh battery) in Eco mode — actual range depends on load, terrain and assist level.
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