The Ellavate wagon review: Is an electric-powered stroller wagon really worth it?

Picture this: I’m at the water park with the kids, loaded up like a lady on a mission. Armfuls of towels. Swim diapers for days. Snacks for a small adorable army. Water bottles. The baby’s teething ring. Sunscreen that will definitely leak all over my bag. And, of course, my older kid’s pool toys.

Ellavate

Ellavate Wagon

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$1,999

SHOP ELLAVATE

On a day when the parking lot felt like it was three miles away from my pre-purchased sun canopy (in 90-degree heat, no less), the new Ellavate electric-powered stroller wagon saved me. I piled in all the stuff—and the kids, too. It hauled everything from soggy towels to squirming toddlers without making me break a sweat.

Honestly? Even the other kids at the park wanted a turn. It was smooth, easy to push (even fully loaded), and made the long, winding walk through the water park actually doable. It wasn’t just a wagon—it was my personal parenting power move for the day.

So what is the Ellavate Wagon?

Think of it as the SUV of stroller wagons—except it has an electric motor to help you push it. This is the first electric-powered stroller wagon on the market, and it was designed by a mother-daughter team who clearly get what it’s like to haul multiple kids and gear over less-than-perfect terrain.

It’s built to carry up to 200 pounds of kids, snacks, towels, and anything else you need for the day. The big sell? Electric assist. When you grip the handle, the motor automatically kicks in, giving you a smooth, powered boost so you’re not straining uphill or through sand. Let go, and it activates resistance to help brake on downhill stretches—no more running to keep it from rolling away.

Here’s what makes it really stand out:

• Electric Assist, On Demand
  It’s intuitive—grab the handle and the assist engages automatically. One battery charge gives you up to 8 miles of powered use.
• All-Terrain Tires
  This is not your average rickety wagon. It’s built for everything from gravel paths to beach sand.
• Travel-Friendly Folding Design
  Despite its size, it folds down compactly and is even airline-safe.
• Built-In Child Comfort
  Includes safety-certified child seats, a car seat adapter for infants, and machine-washable fabrics that swap out easily. The electric motor even produces gentle vibrations to help soothe kids on the go (think car-ride naps, but in wagon form).
• Smart Safety Features
  Automatic downhill braking, intuitive controls, and robust design for peace of mind on inclines or in crowded spaces.
• Customizable Accessories
  From sunshades to hanging bags to snack trays, you can build it out exactly how your family needs it.

Who will love it?

This is for families who go places. Parents who are over the stroller struggle, who need to haul multiple kids plus all their gear to the park, beach, zoo, or on vacation. If you’re constantly wrestling with hills, gravel, sand, or long parking lots (🙋‍♀️ me), this wagon is a legit game-changer.

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It’s not cheap at $1,999, but it’s one of those “buy once, cry once” investments. If you’re planning years of family adventures—and want to actually enjoy them instead of cursing your shoulders—it pays for itself in sanity.

It’s also for parents who want the freedom to ditch the car once you arrive at the baseball field or the state park. Haul everything in one trip. Carry both your kids and your gear without splitting into two trips or dragging them crying through the exit. 

Should you get an Ellavate?

If your family is outdoorsy, adventurous, or just perpetually overloaded with stuff, the Ellavate Wagon is the stroller-wagon mashup you didn’t know you needed. Designed by moms, for how we actually live, it’s built to make outings easier, more fun, and way less sweaty.

Because let’s be real: parenting is already heavy enough. Your wagon doesn’t have to be. 

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