This ultra-light cargo e-bike from JackRabbit can carry 10x its own weight

JackRabbit has made a name for itself by doing things differently in the e-bike world, and now the company is taking that same unconventional approach into cargo territory. This week, the San Diego-based micromobility brand unveiled the new MG Cargo, an ultra-lightweight cargo e-bike that aims to deliver serious hauling capability without the size and weight penalty that typically comes with the category.

At just 55 lb (25 kg), the JackRabbit MG Cargo is dramatically lighter than most cargo e-bikes, which often tip the scales at 80–100 lb (36-45 kg) or more.

Yet despite its compact build, the company claims a total payload capacity of up to 500 lb (225 kg), meaning the bike can carry nearly ten times its own weight. 

That’s a striking figure, and it highlights what JackRabbit is trying to accomplish here: redefining what a cargo e-bike looks like. Instead of the longtail or front-loader designs that dominate the segment, the MG Cargo sticks closer to the brand’s signature compact, almost BMX-inspired form factor. The result is a bike that promises to be easier to ride, easier to store, and easier to live with on a daily basis.