Lectric XPress Lite Commuter Electric Bike
SVT Score, Lower
A light Class 1-3 commuter e-bike with a 375 Wh battery, a 61 Nm hub motor, a rigid fork and turn signals.
$1,099
We may earn a commission if you buy through this link. It never affects our scores. How this works
Usability
4.4 out of 10- Peak: 864 W claimed, not scored
Better on motorHeybike Cityscape 2.0 e-bikeMaker publishes 500 W nominal. $899Scores 5.0- Fork: rigid aluminum, not counted
- Load: 275 lb total payload, rack rated 30 lb
- Add-on: rear rack $89.00, fender set $59.00
- IP: IPX5 stated for all Lectric electrical parts in the brand FAQ
- Searched: Certipedia Intertek UL SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
Better on verificationAventon Soltera 2.5 City Ebike$1,199Scores 6.0- List: $1,099.00 at lectricebikes.com
Light and smooth, short on range
- What it is: a light mid-step Class 1-3 commuter with a switchable torque sensor
- The trade-off: easy to lift and smooth, but a small battery and no fork
- Not checked: no XPress Lite user manual was posted on the manuals page
- Look elsewhere for: long rides or rough roads
Strengths
- Light for a full-size e-bike
- Smooth torque-sensor assist
- Turn signals and brake light
- Flat protection installed
Drawbacks
- Small battery limits range
- Rigid fork passes on bumps
- No rack or fenders included
- Short warranty
Specs
- TypeCommuter
- E-Bike ClassClass 1-3 selectable
- BatteryUp to 400 Wh
- MotorHub
- Top Speed21-28 mph
- Claimed Range41-60 mi
- Weight41-55 lb
- Max Rider Load251-300 lb
- BrakesHydraulic disc
- SuspensionNone
- FoldingDoes not fold
- CertificationsClaimed only
- Warranty1 Year
At a glance
- Mid-step frame
- Detachable display
- Thru-axle front wheel
- 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.
- 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.
The Lectric XPress Lite is a mid-step commuter e-bike that ships as Class 2 and can be set to Class 1 or 3, with a removable semi-integrated 48 V, 7.8 Ah battery of 375 Wh and a 500 W rear hub motor rated 61 Nm (864 W peak).
It has hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors, a rigid aluminum fork with a thru-axle, a switchable torque or cadence sensor, an 8-speed drivetrain and puncture-resistant 27.5 in slick tires with Slime installed.
It weighs 51.6 lb with its 6 lb battery and is rated for a 275 lb total load, with up to 30 lb on an optional rear rack. The maker claims up to 45 miles of range and 28 mph with pedal assist in Class 3. It comes in Pine Green, Glacier Blue, Toasted Marshmallow and Stratus White at the same price.
A rear rack sells for $89.00 and a fender set for $59.00.
Questions answered from our data
Is Lectric good?We list seven Lectric products and score seven of them. Their overall scores run from 4.7 to 5.5, with a median of 5.2, against a median of 6.0 for all 41 products we score.
How much does an electric bike cost?The 41 electric bikes we list run from $799 to $5,999, with a median of $1,499.
Are electric bikes UL certified?Nine of the 41 electric bikes we list carry a UL 2849 listing we could look up by model.
How far can an electric bike go?40 of the 41 electric bikes we list claim 41 miles or more on a charge, each on its maker's own basis.
