Tern HSD P5i in London | Belt Drive Compact Family E-Bike

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£4,400.00 GBP

The lower-maintenance HSD with Shimano Nexus hub and Gates belt drive

The HSD P5i is the lower-maintenance step up in the HSD range. It gives you the same compact family-carrying platform as the HSD P10, but pairs it with a Shimano Nexus 5-speed internal hub and Gates belt drive for cleaner, simpler everyday riding.

This is the HSD for riders who want compact carrying ability but would rather avoid regular chain and derailleur maintenance — especially suited to stop-start city riding, shared household use and day-to-day transport in all weather.

Specifications

Tern HSD P5i

Best for: Lower-maintenance city riding with belt drive and hub gears
Motor: Bosch Performance Line
Torque: Up to 75 Nm
Drive: Shimano Nexus INTER-5E hub
Display: Bosch Intuvia 100
Battery: Bosch PowerPack 545Wh
Dual-battery: No
Rear rack capacity: 80 kg
Maximum gross vehicle weight: 180 kg
Wheel size: 20-inch

Who is the Tern HSD P5i best for?

The P5i is the right choice if you want the HSD to feel simple, clean and easy to live with.

It suits riders who plan to use the bike regularly for school runs, errands, commuting and everyday family transport — particularly where the ride involves a lot of stopping, starting and shifting in traffic. It is also a strong option where more than one adult will share the bike, because the Nexus hub and belt drive make the riding experience consistent and fuss-free.

Choose the P5i if you want lower-maintenance everyday riding, Shimano Nexus internal hub gearing, a clean Gates belt drive and the full HSD carrying platform — without moving to the premium S00.

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Belt drive and Shimano Nexus hub

The drivetrain is the main reason to choose the P5i.

The Gates belt drive is cleaner and lower-maintenance than a chain — no lubrication, no rust, less frequent replacement. The Shimano Nexus 5-speed internal hub keeps the gearing enclosed and simple, which suits everyday city riding and shared use. For many riders, that simplicity is the point: the bike becomes less of a technical purchase and more of a dependable daily tool.

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Complete your HSD P5i setup

Set up your HSD P5i for child-carrying, passenger comfort and everyday loads.

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Not sure if this is the right HSD?

The P5i is the lower-maintenance belt-drive model in the range. For a full breakdown of the P10, P5i and S00, see our HSD model comparison.

Compare all Tern HSD models →

Book a Tern HSD P5i test ride in London

Test ride the HSD P5i in London to see whether the Shimano Nexus hub and Gates belt drive suit your everyday riding style.

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Tern HSD P5i FAQs

Yes. With the correct passenger setup, the HSD P5i can be configured for carrying one child or one adult up to 80kg.

The P5i uses a Shimano Nexus 5-speed internal hub and Gates belt drive for lower-maintenance riding. The P10 uses Shimano Deore 10-speed derailleur gearing and is the more accessible, lower-cost model.

Yes. The HSD P5i uses a Gates belt drive with a Shimano Nexus 5-speed internal hub.

Yes, we can usually help with Cycle to Work purchases depending on your employer and scheme provider. Contact us before ordering and we will confirm the best way to arrange it.