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Which Lectric E-Bike Matches the Job You Have in Mind?

Manufacturer, retailer and public-agency sources · 2026-09-24 · no ratings, no road tests

Summary

Lectric's compare page sorts its six models into three groups, and the group is the quickest way in. XP4, XPedition2 and XP Trike2 are listed under utility and cargo, XPress2 and XP Lite2 under city and commuter, and XPeak2 under adventure and trail. Within a group the models split on weight, folded size and top speed, and the weights Lectric quotes leave out a battery of 6 to 10.5 lb.

Six models in three groups

ModelLectric's groupTop speedBike weight without batteryBattery weightPayload
XP4Utility and Cargo28 mph62 lb7 lb (9 lb on the XP4 750)330 lb
XPedition2Utility and Cargo28 mph65 lb9 lb450 lb
XP Trike2Utility and Cargo14 mph (17 mph on the 750W version)79 lb7 lb415 lb
XPress2City and Commuter28 mph60 lb6 lb330 lb
XP Lite2City and Commuter20 mph41 lb8 lb275 lb
XPeak2Adventure and Trail28 mph64.5 lb10.5 lb330 lb

Top speed and payload are from Lectric's compare page, and the weights are from its help article on bike weight, which lists bike, battery and total weight in separate columns. The FAQ gives the same bike figures under the heading "the weight of each Lectric eBike frame" without saying the battery is out, so an XP4 on a scale with its battery fitted is 69 lb, and an XPeak2 is 75 lb.

Which ones fold, and how small

Only three models are listed as fully foldable. The rest get smaller with the front wheel off.

ModelSmallest size Lectric lists (L x W x H)How
XP Lite236 x 16 x 28 inFolds
XP437 x 17 x 29 inFolds
XP Trike236.5 x 38 x 26 inFolds
XPress259 x 10 x 31 inFront wheel removed
XPeak260 x 10 x 32 inFront wheel removed
XPedition270 x 10 x 30 inFront wheel removed

These are from Lectric's dimensions article, updated in June 2026. The compare page gives the XP Lite2 as 27 inches tall folded, one inch lower. The trike folds shorter but not narrower, and its 38-inch folded width drops to 30 inches only when the front wheel comes off. The XPedition2 and XPeak2 get down to 10 inches wide, which helps in a hallway, but at 60 to 70 inches long they stay closer to a full bike than to the 37-inch XP4.

Two XPress2 models, two frames

The XPress2 comes as a Commuter with a high-step frame and a Cruiser with a step-thru frame. Both use a 750W rear hub motor (1,310W peak) and a 672Wh battery certified to UL 2271, and Lectric claims up to 60 miles. The Cruiser's rider-height range starts at 5'2", the Commuter's at 5'4".

Rider height matters across the whole line. The XP Lite2 starts lowest at 4'8", and the XP4, XP Trike2 and XPedition2 start at 4'10" or 4'11". The XPress2 and XPeak2 start at 5'2", so below that height the choice narrows to the XP Lite2, XP4, XP Trike2 and XPedition2. Lectric's FAQ and compare page differ by an inch at the top of some ranges, 6'3" or 6'4" for the XP4.

What unlocks to 28 mph

Lectric says its bikes ship as Class 2, with a throttle to 20 mph and pedal assist "limited to 12 or 20mph in this setting depending on the model." The FAQ names "the XP, XPedition, XPeak, and XPress bikes" as the ones that "can be unlocked to achieve class 3 settings," which raises pedal assist to 28 mph while the throttle stays at 14 or 20 mph. The XP Lite2 and XP Trike2 are not on that list. The XP Lite2's top speed is 20 mph, and the trike's product pages describe it as a "Class 1 or 2 eBike."

The FAQ adds that riders "must check your local regulations before unlocking your bike as laws vary by state, municipality, and in some cases trail."

The trike comes in two versions

The standard XP Trike2 has a 500W motor (1,092W peak) with 65 Nm, a 624Wh battery, a 14 mph top speed and up to 50 miles claimed. The 750W long-range version has 85 Nm, an 840Wh battery, a torque sensor, a 17 mph top speed and up to 70 miles claimed. Both are rated for a 415 lb payload.

Sources

Data checked, sources, and what we did not test

Data checked: 2026-09-24. Figures and quotations were read on that date from the pages listed under Sources and can change without notice.

Sources: manufacturer, retailer and public-agency pages, listed above. No review sites, forums or retailer ratings were used.

What we did not test: ride quality, brake feel, real-world range, durability and customer service. We have not ridden these bikes and publish no ratings or rankings.

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