Flagship cargo
Jara Cargo
200 kg load capacity500W TruckRunUp to 65 km pure electricUp to 150 km pedal assist
Jara means “extra” in everyday Nigerian usage—fitting for Shortmile’s flagship cargo e-bike built for heavier loads and demanding routes.
Shortmile Bike Range
Three bikes. One ownership path.
Choose the Shortmile cargo e-bike that fits your route, load, and riding style. Jara handles heavier cargo work, while Esin and Sisu give riders lighter 150 kg load-capacity cargo bike options for city delivery, all finished in Shortmile orange.
Models
Choose your Shortmile bike
Traditional step-over cargo
Esin
150 kg load capacity500W BafangUp to 65 km pure electricUp to 150 km pedal assist
Named after the Yoruba word for “horse,” Esin is built for steady city delivery and riders who prefer a traditional step-over cargo frame.
Light cargo step-through
Sisu
150 kg load capacity500W BafangUp to 65 km pure electricUp to 150 km pedal assist
Inspired by Finnish resilience, Sisu is built for easy mounting, frequent stops, and wider access to delivery work through a step-through cargo frame.
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Model comparison
A quick side-by-side view of the three Shortmile electric cargo bike options.
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| Feature | JaraCargo e-bike | EsinLight cargo e-bike | SisuLight cargo e-bike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Flagship electric cargo bike | Light electric cargo bike, traditional step-over frame | Light electric cargo bike, step-through frame |
| Best for | Heavier loads, stable cargo, serious platform work | Steady city delivery with a traditional frame feel | Frequent stops, easier mounting, and wider entry into delivery work |
| Load capacity | 200 kg | 150 kg | 150 kg |
| Battery | 48V 15Ah (Lishen cells) | 48V 15Ah (DMEGC cells) | 48V 15Ah (DMEGC cells) |
| Pure electric range | Up to 65 km | Up to 65 km | Up to 65 km |
| Pedal-assist range | Up to 150 km | Up to 150 km | Up to 150 km |
| Motor | 500W TruckRun rear hub motor | 500W Bafang rear hub motor | 500W Bafang rear hub motor |
| Controller | 48V 22A Lishui | 48V 22A Klaatu | 48V 22A Klaatu |
| Charger | 48V 2A · approx. 4–5 hours | 48V 2A · approx. 4–5 hours | 48V 2A · approx. 4–5 hours |
| Motor IP rating | IPX5 | IPX5 | IPX5 |
| Gears and brakes | Full Jara specifications | Full Esin specifications | Full Sisu specifications |
| Frame structure | Step-through cargo frame | Traditional step-over frame | Step-through cargo frame |
| Tyres | 26×2.125 Chaoyang | 26×2.125 Kenda | 26×2.125 Kenda |
| Colour | Orange | Orange | Orange |
| Ownership term | 18 months | 18 months | 18 months |
| Current lease schedule | Contact Shortmile | Contact Shortmile | Contact Shortmile |
Buying for delivery work? Read how purchase price, downtime, battery quality and parts availability shape the real cost of an e-bike.
Flagship cargo e-bike
Jara Cargo
- Best for
- Heavier loads and serious platform work
- Load capacity
- 200 kg
- Battery
- 48V 15Ah (Lishen cells)
- Motor
- 500W TruckRun rear hub motor
- Controller
- 48V 22A Lishui
- Charger
- 48V 2A
- Motor IP rating
- IPX5
- Frame
- Step-through cargo frame
- Tyres
- 26×2.125 Chaoyang
- Pure electric
- Up to 65 km
- Pedal assist
- Up to 150 km
- Charging time
- Approx. 4–5 hours
- Ownership term
- 18 months
- Colour
- Orange
Traditional step-over cargo e-bike
Esin
- Best for
- Steady city delivery and traditional-frame riders
- Load capacity
- 150 kg
- Battery
- 48V 15Ah (DMEGC cells)
- Motor
- 500W Bafang rear hub motor
- Controller
- 48V 22A Klaatu
- Charger
- 48V 2A
- Motor IP rating
- IPX5
- Frame
- Traditional step-over frame
- Tyres
- 26×2.125 Kenda
- Pure electric
- Up to 65 km
- Pedal assist
- Up to 150 km
- Charging time
- Approx. 4–5 hours
- Ownership term
- 18 months
- Colour
- Orange
Step-through light cargo e-bike
Sisu
- Best for
- Frequent stops and easier mounting
- Load capacity
- 150 kg
- Battery
- 48V 15Ah (DMEGC cells)
- Motor
- 500W Bafang rear hub motor
- Controller
- 48V 22A Klaatu
- Charger
- 48V 2A
- Motor IP rating
- IPX5
- Frame
- Step-through cargo frame
- Tyres
- 26×2.125 Kenda
- Pure electric
- Up to 65 km
- Pedal assist
- Up to 150 km
- Charging time
- Approx. 4–5 hours
- Ownership term
- 18 months
- Colour
- Orange
IPX5 motor protection: Protected against water splashes and water jets from any direction, making it suitable for wet and rainy conditions. It is not designed for submersion.
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