Which (E-)Cargo Cruiser do I have?
In the table below, we have summarized the differences between all E-Cargo Cruiser models.
| E-Cargo Cruiser model | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Look / appearance |  |
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| First release | 2010 | 2014 | 2018 |
| Colors |
Dutch Delight Brighton Earl Grey Lima Ivory |
Dutch Delight Brighton Earl Grey Lima Ivory |
Dutch Delight Brighton Earl Grey Lima Ivory |
| Electric support system | Sunstar | Shimano Steps E6000-series | Shimano Steps E6000-series |
| Lights | Powered by AA/AAA batteries | Powered by AA/AAA batteries | Powered by AA/AAA batteries |
| Child seat | Canvas + turbo cover | Canvas + turbo cover | Canvas + turbo cover |
| Child safety belts | 2-point security buckles | 2-point security buckles | 2-point security buckles |
| Gears | Shimano® Nexus 7-speed | Shimano® Nexus 7-speed | Shimano® Nexus 7-speed |
| Front brakes | Shimano Rollerbrake | Mechanical disc brakes | Mechanical disc brakes |
| Rear brake | Shimano Rollerbrake | Shimano Rollerbrake | Shimano Rollerbrake |
| Fenders | Powder coated steel | Powder coated steel | Powder coated steel |
| E-Cargo Cruiser model | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Look / appearance |
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| First release | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 |
| Colors |
Dutch Delight Brighton Earl Grey |
Dutch Delight Brighton Earl Grey |
Dutch Delight Brighton Earl Grey |
| Electric support system | Shimano Steps E6100-series | Shimano Steps E6100-series | Shimano Steps E6100-series |
| Lights | Powered by Shimano Steps battery | Powered by Shimano Steps battery | Powered by Shimano Steps battery |
| Child seat | Canvas + turbo cover | Waterproof mesh material | Waterproof mesh material |
| Child safety belts | 2-point security buckles | 5-point security buckles | 5-point security buckles |
| Gears | Shimano® Alfine 8-speed | Shimano® Nexus 5-speed | Enviolo 380 heavy duty |
| Front brakes | Hydraulic disk brakes | Hydraulic disk brakes | Hydraulic disk brakes |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic disk brake | Hydraulic disk brake | Hydraulic disk brake |
| Fenders | Powder coated steel | Powder coated alloy | Powder coated alloy |
Improvements per model
3.0 > 4.0
Change center motor from Sunstar to Shimano
Front brakes from Rollerbrake to Discbrake
Appearance: the tubes/brackets around the front wheels are no longer present on the 4.0 version. Do you have tubes/brackets around your front wheels? You own a 3.0 version.
5.0 > 5.1
Newer version Shimano motor and display
Hydraulic disc brakes front and rear
Lighting powered by the Shimano system
Different gear hub
5.1 > 5.2
Different Shimano gear hub especially for e-bikes
Change of seat material
5.2 > 5.3
Different gear hub: Enviolo stepless shifting