[Digital Today reporter Jinju Hong] E-bike maker JackRabbit has unveiled the MG Cargo, an ultralight cargo electric bicycle that weighs 25 kg. It keeps a much smaller frame than typical cargo e-bikes while offering a maximum load capacity of 225 kg.

Electrek, an electric vehicle publication, reported on Tuesday that the MG Cargo is designed around a BMX-style compact frame. While the cargo e-bike market has grown larger around longtail and front-loader designs, JackRabbit focused on compact sizing and storage convenience.

The company said the MG Cargo was developed to be easier to ride than existing cargo models, simpler to store and easier to handle in everyday life.

The most noticeable feature is its folding design. When folded, the MG Cargo narrows to about 8 inches, or about 200 mm. It is designed to reduce the inconvenience of indoor storage and loading into vehicles, seen as drawbacks of large cargo e-bikes.

Its drivetrain uses a 749-watt motor and a removable dual RangeBuster battery system. Maximum range on a single charge is about 48 miles, or 77 km. Top speed is 20 miles per hour, or about 32 km per hour, in standard road mode. In an unlockable off-road mode, it rises to 24 miles per hour, or about 39 km per hour. It uses hydraulic disc brakes.

The frame layout also reflects cargo efficiency. It uses a 24-inch front wheel and a 20-inch rear wheel to improve obstacle clearance up front while lowering the height of the rear rack. It also adds lights, fenders, a rear rack with a bamboo deck and multiple mounting points to expand cargo utility.

JackRabbit is also introducing an accessory platform called ModRabbit alongside the MG Cargo. It will sell external brands such as Ortlieb, Thule and Burley together with its own accessories. Users can combine suspension, cargo baskets, bags and sissy bars to create customised setups for the MG Cargo, other JackRabbit models and compatible e-bikes.

It also added MG Cargo-specific options. The Co-Pilot kit provides an auxiliary seat and handlebars for two-person riding, while the Side Rack kit expands cargo space on both sides. JackRabbit said it aims to expand an accessory ecosystem beyond simply selling e-bikes.

The price is set at $2,499, or about 3.7 million won. Sales begin on Tuesday through JackRabbit’s official website and a dealer network of more than 200 locations.

In the market, the MG Cargo is seen as a product that emphasises compactness and everyday convenience over speed or long-distance riding. Electrek described the MG Cargo as “an intentional opposite-direction product” that aims to provide more cargo capacity without taking up too much living space. It said the ability to fold down to about 8 inches wide could be a meaningful differentiator for vehicle loading or apartment storage.

Still, there are also comments that it is not a product that puts price competitiveness itself at the forefront. The publication said the MG Cargo is “not a product chosen only for value for money, but a model that offers compactness and a distinctive riding experience that other products cannot provide.”

It added that if the low weight and high payload can be achieved without a drop in real-world stability, it could create new demand for cargo e-bikes, especially among urban users with limited storage space.