Denago Cargo 1 Compact Cargo Electric Bike
- Class 2
- 601-800 Wh
- 41-60 mi claimed
- 251-300 lb max load
SVT Score, Lower
A short-wheelbase utility e-bike with a fitted rack, fenders and lights, a 672 Wh battery and an optional second pack.
$1,999
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Usability
4.1 out of 10- Option: second battery, 48 V 10.4 Ah ($507.99)
Better on batteryPedego Boomerang Pro Step-Thru CruiserThe Boomerang Pro carries a 910 Wh battery. $2,495Scores 9.0- Stated: a feature tile reads 80 Nm mid-drive, at odds with the hub motor, not scored
- Stated: product page 74 lb, launch article 90 lb (heavier scored)
Better on weightSpecialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 commuter e-bikeAt 41 lb in size MD it is light for a commuter e-bike. $3,599.99Scores 8.0
- Searched: Certipedia Intertek UL SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
Better on verificationAventon Level 4 REC Commuter EbikeUL certifies this model to UL 2849 under certificate UL-US-2557601-3. $1,999Scores 6.0
Strengths
- Second battery option extends range
- Torque sensor gives natural assist
- Front and rear lights built in
- Short wheelbase handles nimbly
- Rack, side skirts and fenders fitted
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift
- Weight stated two ways by the maker
- No suspension
- Basic monochrome display
- Class label disagrees with its speed
A practical short cargo hauler with a rack, but heavy to lift
Specs
- TypeCommuter
- E-Bike ClassClass 2
- Battery601-800 Wh
- MotorHub
- Top SpeedUp to 20 mph
- Claimed Range41-60 mi
- WeightOver 85 lb
- Max Rider Load251-300 lb
- BrakesHydraulic disc
- SuspensionNone
- FoldingDoes not fold
- CertificationsClaimed only
- Warranty2 Years
At a glance
- Kid Halo seat accessory
- Dual-leg kickstand
- Spare battery $507.99
- Denago prints its headquarters address as 2201 Luna Rd, Carrollton, Texas.
- Zhejiang Taotao Vehicles Co., Ltd., a Chinese vehicle maker, lists Denago Ebikes Corporation as a wholly owned subsidiary and DENAGO as its own brand in its 2026 Hong Kong exchange filings.
- The DENAGO US trademarks are registered to Bike Corporation of Irving, Texas.
- Denago sells its e-bikes, from beach cruisers through backcountry hunting bikes, in the US through its own store at denago.com and through more than 300 independent bike shops.
- The store's privacy policy names BIKE USA INC. of Dallas, Texas, as the seller.
- The store also sells e-bikes of another brand owned by the same parent.
- Not counted in any pool: Denago's own store reviews, its blog, its YouTube channel, its Facebook pages and groups, and dealer pages.
- None of Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, Dick's Sporting Goods, REI, Home Depot and Lowe's sells Denago e-bikes as the seller, and Walmart's search returns only third-party accessories that mention the name; Denago sells its e-bikes through its own store (October 2026).
The Denago Cargo 1 is a compact utility e-bike with a 48 V, 14 Ah LG battery of 672 Wh, a 750 W geared rear hub motor and a torque sensor. It has Jak hydraulic disc brakes, a rigid fork, 20 x 3.0 in cargo-rated tires and a Shimano 7-speed drivetrain.
A rear rack with side skirts, fenders, a 6 V LED headlight and integrated safety lights come fitted. The page lists the bike at 74 lb and 300 lb of payload, while Denago's launch article gives 90 lb and 330 lb. The maker claims 60 miles of range on one battery, 70 miles with a second battery and 20 mph on pedal assist.
One army green, one-size frame sells at $1,999.00; the optional second 48 V, 10.4 Ah battery sells for $507.99.
Questions answered from our data
How much does an electric bike cost?The 225 electric bikes we list run from $799 to $12,500, with a median of $1,995.
Are electric bikes UL certified?85 of the 225 electric bikes we list carry a UL 2849 listing we could look up by model.
How far can an electric bike go?190 of the 225 electric bikes we list claim 41 miles or more on a charge, each on its maker's own basis.
Which electric bikes have a battery over 1,000 Wh?11 of the 225 electric bikes we list have a battery over 1,000 Wh, as their makers rate it.
