Lectric XPress2 Commuter Electric Bike
SVT Score, Lower
A Class 1-3 commuter e-bike with an 85 Nm hub motor, a 672 Wh battery, an 80 mm fork and turn signals.
$1,399
We may earn a commission if you buy through this link. It never affects our scores. How this works
Usability
5.3 out of 10
- Peak: 1,310 W claimed, not scored
- Load: 330 lb total payload, rack rated 30 lb
Better on weightVelotric Breeze 1 cruiserAt 48 lb with the battery it is light for a commuter. $1,799Scores 7.0- Add-on: rear rack $89.00, fender set $59.00
- Searched: Certipedia Intertek UL SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
Better on verificationAventon Level 4 REC Commuter EbikeUL certifies this model to UL 2849 under certificate UL-US-2557601-3. $1,999Scores 6.0- List: $1,399.00 at lectricebikes.com
Strong and comfortable, but heavy
- What it is: a Class 1-3 commuter with a strong hub motor and an 80 mm fork
- The trade-off: strong and comfortable, but heavy, with rack and fenders extra
- Look elsewhere for: carrying the bike up stairs
Strengths
- Quiet, strong motor
- Plush fork for rough streets
- Choice of torque or cadence feel
- Turn signals and brake light
Drawbacks
- Heavy for a commuter
- Rack and fenders cost extra
- Coarse battery gauge
- Short warranty
Specs
- TypeCommuter
- E-Bike ClassClass 1-3 selectable
- Battery601-800 Wh
- MotorHub
- Top Speed21-28 mph
- Claimed Range41-60 mi
- Weight56-70 lb
- Max Rider Load301-350 lb
- BrakesHydraulic disc
- SuspensionFront
- FoldingDoes not fold
- CertificationsClaimed only
- Warranty1 Year
At a glance
- Detachable display
- Keyless push-button start
- 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 XPress2 Commuter is a high-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, 14 Ah battery of 672 Wh and a 750 W rear hub motor rated 85 Nm (1,310 W peak).
It has hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors, an 80 mm coil fork with a thru-axle, a switchable torque or cadence sensor, an 8-speed drivetrain and puncture-resistant 27.5 x 2.1 in slick tires with Slime installed.
It weighs 66 lb with its 6 lb battery and is rated for a 330 lb total load, with up to 30 lb on an optional rear rack. The maker claims up to 60 miles of range and 28 mph with pedal assist in Class 3. It comes in Tempest Grey and Pine Green and is also sold as the step-through XPress2 Cruiser 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.
