Cargo & family
Denago Cargo 1
$1,999
Price
672 Wh
Battery
74 lb
Weight
Denago Cargo 1 vs Tern Quick Haul D8
Two cargo & family e-bikes at $1,999–$2,999, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Cargo 1 carries 272 Wh more battery.
- The Cargo 1 costs $1000 less.
- The Quick Haul D8 is 23.7 lb lighter.
- The Quick Haul D8 carries 31 lb more total load.
- The Quick Haul D8 claims 5 more miles of range.
- The Cargo 1 is rear hub; the Quick Haul D8 is mid-drive.
- The Cargo 1 has a throttle; the Quick Haul D8 has no throttle.
Every spec, side by side
| Cargo 1 | Quick Haul D8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,999 | $2,999 |
| Category | Cargo & family | Cargo & family |
| Price per Wh | $2.97 per Wh | $7.50 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | — | 50 Nm |
| Motor power | 750 W | — |
| Drive | Rear hub | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | — | Bosch Active Line Plus |
| Drive system | — | Bosch |
| Sensor | Torque | — |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 672 Wh | 400 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | — |
| Capacity | 14 Ah | — |
| Cells | LG | — |
| Removable battery | Yes | — |
| Range (claim) | 60 mi | 65.2 mi |
| Range as stated | 60 miles, 70 with the second battery | 33.6-65.2 miles (400Wh) |
| Est. real range | 34 mi | 25 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 20 Wh per mile | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 74 lb | 50.3 lb |
| Max load | 300 lb | 331 lb |
| Rack capacity | — | 110 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 3: pedal assist to 28 mph | — |
| Unlocks to | Class 3 | — |
| Class | Class 3 | — |
| Throttle | Yes | No |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 20 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 7-speed | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano | Shimano Altus 1x8 (11-34T) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Suspension | Rigid | Rigid |
| Fork travel | Rigid | Rigid |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | No | No |
| Tires | 20 x 3.0 | 20 in Schwalbe Big Apple (55-406), puncture protection, Reflex |
| Display | LCD | Bosch Purion |
| Frame | 6061 aluminum | 6061 aluminium |
| Sizes | One size, fits 4'9" to 6'5" | One size |
| Step-through option | Yes | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | Yes |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849* | UL 2849 |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one | UL 2849: full system |
| As the maker states it | "UL Safety Certified In accordance with UL2849 and UL2271" — note "in accordance with" is not the same claim as certified | Tern ebikes use e-bike systems that are certified to UL 2849 |
| Warranty | 2 yr | — |
Specs transcribed from denago.com on 09/21/2026 and www.ternbicycles.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.