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Lectric XP Lite2 Folding Electric Bike

Name: Lectric XP Lite2 Folding Electric Bike
Brand: Lectric
SKU: 401-00949-W101

SVT Score, Lower

5.0

Usability3.9/10Social6.0/10The SVT Score is placed on its category's range

Versus

3.9

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A light single-speed folding e-bike with a 375 Wh battery, a 300 W motor and hydraulic brakes, at 49 lb with the battery.

$799

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SKU: 401-00949-W101 Category: Electric Bikes Brand: Lectric

Usability

3.9 out of 10

Battery2375 Wh (48 V, 7.8 Ah) on the folding ladder

Option: Long-Range 14 Ah (672 Wh) from $999.00
Spare: XP Lite spare battery $300.00

Better on batteryLectric XP4The XP4 carries a 500 Wh battery. $999Scores 4.0

Motor128 Nm rear hub, 300 W nominal

Peak: 819 W claimed, not scored

Better on motorLectric XP4Rear hub motor is rated 55 Nm of torque. $999Scores 3.0

Ride Hardware6hydraulic discs with 180 mm rotors, puncture-resistant tires; rigid fork, cadence sensor

Weight749 lb with the battery

Load: 275 lb total load; the brand FAQ lists a 220 lb rider

Features7removable battery, lights, colour display, throttle, IP65 electrical parts

Add-on: rear rack $89.00, fender set $69.00

Verification2UL 2849 claimed on the XP Lite 2.0 page; no NRTL directory record found

Searched: Certipedia Intertek UL SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada

Warranty & Support3one year on battery and motor

Price

List: $799.00 at lectricebikes.com

Summary

Light and easy to fold, but underpowered

What it is: a light single-speed folding e-bike with hydraulic brakes
The trade-off: easy to carry, but a small motor and battery
Look elsewhere for: hills, gears or a front fork

Strengths

Light enough to carry folded
Strong hydraulic braking
Flat protection comes installed
Low entry price for a folder

Drawbacks

Weak on steep hills
Single speed only
No suspension fork
No rack or fenders included

Social score

6.0 out of 10

RedditProduct-line7 out of 10

r/ebikes: an owner of two XP Lites reports zero issues and helpful support, and plans another Lectric (May 2025)

Google6 out of 10

Liked

value
no assembly needed

Complaints

slow throttle response
underpowered on hills

Read the full summary

OutdoorGearLab (bought unit) scored the XP Lite2 63 of 100 and picked it for budget portability; it weighed 52 lb and averaged 12.4 mph up its 9% throttle hill (May 2025)

YouTubeNot scored

The YouTube pool is blank: the tester videos found for these models are featured on Lectric’s own product pages, several from launch-event invitations, and none found states a bought unit (October 2026).

AmazonProduct-line5 out of 10

Lectric's Amazon store lists the XP Lite 2.0 standard-battery bike at 4.0 stars on 33 ratings, one file across colours (Feb 2026)

User reviewsNot scored

The retailer pool is blank: Best Buy lists several of these models, but nearly every review there is marked Incentivized or carried over from a sibling listing, and no listing of these models was found at Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's or REI (October 2026).

Reviews

Trustpilot shows 4.4 stars on 5,392 reviews, 72% five-star and 6% one-star, on a claimed page that invites customers to review (September 2026).

Track record

The BBB rates Lectric eBikes A+ as an accredited business since November 2020, with 103 complaints in the last three years (October 2026).
CPSC and Health Canada searches for Lectric e-bikes found one recall, of XP 3.0 mechanical brake calipers in September 2023, and none naming a current model (October 2026).

Not countedExcluded

Not counted in any pool: Lectric’s own store reviews, its YouTube channels, Facebook pages and groups, dealer pages, and affiliate or ambassador content.

Summary

Brand-level

4.4 on Trustpilot, sold direct, on Amazon and at Best Buy

Specs

TypeFolding
E-Bike ClassClass 2
BatteryUp to 400 Wh
MotorHub
Top SpeedUp to 20 mph
Claimed Range41-60 mi
Weight41-55 lb
Max Rider Load251-300 lb
BrakesHydraulic disc
SuspensionNone
FoldingFolds
CertificationsClaimed only
Warranty1 Year

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At a glance

Belt drive on JW Black
Half-twist throttle
USB-A port on the display

Company

Lectric e-bikes reach US buyers through Lectric eBikes, LLC.
Lectric eBikes, LLC is a privately held company based in Phoenix, Arizona, founded in 2018 and led by its co-founder and CEO.

Where it sells

Lectric sells its e-bikes on its own US store at lectricebikes.com, through its Amazon store, at Best Buy and through partner bike shops.
Its US store sells folding, three-wheel, fat-tire, longtail cargo and city e-bikes.

Description

The Lectric XP Lite2 (XP Lite 2.0) is a single-speed folding e-bike sold as Class 1 or 2, with a removable 48 V, 7.8 Ah battery of 375 Wh and a 300 W rear hub motor rated 28 Nm (819 W peak).

It has hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors, a rigid steel fork, a cadence sensor and 20 x 2.5 in slick tires with a puncture-resistant layer and Slime installed. It weighs 49 lb with the battery and is rated for a 275 lb total load, with up to 50 lb on an optional rear rack. It folds to 36 x 16 x 27 in.

The maker claims up to 45 miles on low assist and 20 mph. The Arctic White entry is $799.00; JW Black with a belt drive is $899.00. Long-Range versions with a 14 Ah (672 Wh) battery are $999.00, or $1,099.00 in JW Black. The rear rack sells for $89.00, the fender set for $69.00 and a spare battery for $300.00.