Delivery Ebikes: Models Built for Courier and Food Delivery Work
Delivery work needs payload, a rack that takes a box, and a battery that finishes the shift. Three models in the catalogue are specified for it.
Food and parcel delivery is the harshest use an ebike gets: stop-start riding, a loaded box on the rack all day, and no patience for downtime. The catalogue's delivery answer is the fat-tire cargo pair plus the longtail. The B17-C is the specialist — its published data describes a meal-box rear rack and wooden footboards, and its 200 kg rated payload is the highest in the range. The B17 brings a 1000W mid-drive and the family's biggest battery (17.5Ah) for hilly delivery zones. The C18 longtail suits grocery and parcel work where the load is bulky rather than heavy.
Delivery Models
| Model | Motor | Battery | Range (PAS) | Max Speed | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Bafang Ultra mid-drive, 1000W | Samsung-cell 48V 17.5Ah | 31–60 km | 50 km/h | 120 kg |
| B17-C | Bafang G020 hub, 500W | LG 48V 15Ah | 31–60 km | 40 km/h | 200 kg |
| C18 | Rear hub, 250W (48V) | 48V 15Ah (720Wh) | 31–60 km | 25 km/h | 120 kg |
Specifying a Delivery Fleet
Battery strategy decides fleet economics: pack removal, charging and rotation arrangements differ by model — confirm them for the B17 and B17-C before ordering; if your operation runs two shifts, raise spare-battery supply in the inquiry so packs can rotate. Spares should be agreed at order time — brake pads, tires and controllers for the chosen model — and the factory's parts line (batteries, motors, controllers, frames) supports that; see electric bike parts. Testing is already in the process: every complete bike is 100% electrically and mechanically tested before packing.
The fleet buyer's full checklist is in Cargo Ebikes for Delivery Fleets: Payload and Longtail Basics.
Questions Buyers Ask
Can I order samples first?
Yes — under the factory's published sample policy, spare units can be provided for sampling; the sample fee and courier cost are paid by the buyer. Confirm availability for the models you want when you inquire.
How long does production take?
The published lead time is 30–60 days after the advance payment is received, depending on the product category and order quantity. Ask us to confirm the schedule for the exact models in your inquiry.
Can the bikes carry branded delivery boxes?
The B17-C's rack is described as a meal-box rack in the manufacturer's data. Box dimensions and mounting differ by operator — send your box specification in the inquiry and we will confirm the fit against the rack.
What certificates do the products carry?
Certificates available upon request. Send your target market in the inquiry and we will confirm which documentation can be provided for the models you are sourcing.
What separates a delivery specification from a leisure one is rarely the motor. It is the rack furniture (a meal-box rack on the B17-C, a bamboo deck and child rail on the C18), the battery energy available per shift, the brake class under repeated loaded stops, and the small-print items — heavy-duty kickstands, puncture-resistant tire choices, and a spares shelf sized for commercial mileage. Buyers comparing delivery models across suppliers should line those four items up side by side before comparing prices; two bikes with the same wattage can be a shift apart in working range and a season apart in brake and chain costs.