Lectric · Folding · discontinued
Lectric XP 2.0: real range, hills and charging
A 180 lb rider on the Lectric XP 2.0 at 16 mph with relaxed pedaling over rolling hills (±2%) on pavement can expect about 29 miles per charge (24–35 mi), using 14.1 Wh per mile. The brand claims up to 45 miles. That is about 65% of the claim. On throttle only over hills it drops to about 19 miles. It is discontinued; Lectric's current successor is the Lectric XP4 500 ($999), about 32 miles in the same riding.
460
Wh battery
500
W motor
28
mph max
Price checked 2026-10-23. We may earn a commission.
How far does the Lectric XP 2.0 go for your weight?
Miles per full charge on a new battery at 70°F on pavement, no wind. Each number is the middle of a ±20% band. Lectric claims up to 45 miles (mostly pas 1-2, very little throttle, flat ground, ~180 lb rider, 20 mph limit, ~75f (manual range table; 25 mi pure throttle or mostly pas 5)).
| Rider weight | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 51 mi (41–61) | 32 mi (25–38) | 22 mi (17–26) | 21 mi (17–25) |
| 200 lb | 45 mi (36–54) | 28 mi (22–34) | 20 mi (16–25) | 18 mi (15–22) |
| 250 lb | 40 mi (32–48) | 25 mi (20–30) | 19 mi (16–23) | 16 mi (13–19) |
| 300 lb | 37 mi (29–44) | 22 mi (18–27) | 19 mi (15–22) | 14 mi (11–17) |
- Easy 12 mph: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat
- Everyday 16 mph: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills
- Fast 20 mph: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills
- Throttle, hills: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly
Independent range tests
Reviewers rode the XP 2.0 until the battery died. Our model, run in the same conditions (180 lb rider assumed; testers don't publish weight), is shown next to each result.
lowest assist · 12.1 mph avg
32.22 mi
measured by Electric Bike Report · 14.3 Wh/mi
Our model: 35 mi (28–42) within band
EBR ran its low-assist test in PAS 2, Class 2 settings
highest assist · 19 mph avg
19.19 mi
measured by Electric Bike Report · 24 Wh/mi
Our model: 23 mi (18–27) within band
PAS 5
Can the Lectric XP 2.0 climb hills?
Highest steady speed on each grade, motor at its 850 W peak. A 10% grade is a steep city street; 15% is a hard hill.
| Rider | 5% grade | 10% grade | 15% grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 lb, throttle | 17 mph | 10 mph | 7 mph |
| 180 lb, pedaling | 19 mph | 11 mph | 8 mph |
| 250 lb, throttle | 15 mph | 8 mph | 6 mph |
| 250 lb, pedaling | 16 mph | 9 mph | 6 mph |
Steepest grade at 8 mph (180 lb): 13% on throttle, 15% with moderate pedaling. Peak power lasts for short hills; on long climbs motors fall back toward their 500 W nominal rating.
Charging time and cost
Empty to full (2 A)
4 h 35 min
With a 5 A charger
2 h 26 min
Cost per full charge
$0.10
Cost per mile
0.30¢
US average residential electricity, 18.31¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), 85% charger efficiency. Charge time: constant current to ~85%, then about an hour of top-off.
Range in cold weather
70°F
29
mi · 100% cap.
50°F
27
mi · 94% cap.
32°F
24
mi · 85% cap.
20°F
21
mi · 75% cap.
Everyday scenario, 180 lb rider. Capacity loss is temporary; store and charge the battery indoors and never charge it below freezing.
Simulate your own ride on the XP 2.0
Lectric XP 2.0 specs
From the Lectric product page, checked 2026-10-23. est. marks values Lectric doesn't confirm.
- Price
- $999 est.
Source note
Electrek review (Nov 2021): $999 ($949 Black Friday deal). Replaced by the XP 3.0 in late 2022 (Lectric's XP 3.0 launch post names the XP 2.0 as its predecessor). Not in the live lectricebikes.com catalog on 2026-10-23 (products.json lists only XP4, XP Lite2, XPress2, XPress Lite, XPeak2, XPedition2 and XP Trike2 bikes). The old product page could not be checked on web.archive.org, which was offline during research. officialUrl is Lectric's own XP 2.0 user manual (linked from help.lectricebikes.com) because no live product page exists. electrek.co
- Class
- Class 1/2/3, throttle
Source note
Manual class table: ships as Class 2 (20 mph), can be set to Class 1 or Class 3 (28 mph pedal assist, throttle 20 mph).
- Top assisted speed
- 28 mph
Source note
Pedal assist after the Class 3 setting change; ships capped at 20 mph. Throttle stays at 20 mph.
- Battery
- 460 Wh (48 V × 9.6 Ah), removable est.
Source note
Electrek lists 48V 9.6Ah, 460 Wh (48 x 9.6 = 460.8). Electric Bike Report also lists 48V 9.6Ah. No surviving brand spec page found. electrek.co
- Motor
- 500 W nominal, 850 W peak, rear hub est.
Source note
500W geared rear hub per Electrek and Electric Bike Report. electrek.co
- Torque
- Not published
Source note
No torque figure in the manual or in the Electrek / Electric Bike Report reviews.
- Pedal sensor
- Cadence
- Claimed range
- Up to 45 mi (Mostly PAS 1-2, very little throttle, flat ground, ~180 lb rider, 20 mph limit, ~75F (manual range table; 25 mi pure throttle or mostly PAS 5))
- Weight
- 64 lb with battery est.
Source note
Electrek and Electric Bike Report: 64 lb including the 7 lb battery. Electrek's 2022 comparison says 65 lb. electrek.co
- Max load
- 330 lb rider + cargo
Source note
Manual: max total weight 330 lb; rear rack max 75 lb.
- Wheels & tires
- 20" × 3"
- Frame
- Folding 6061 aluminum frame (high-step; a Step-Thru 2.0 version was also sold), 7-speed, suspension fork
- Charger
- Not published (we assume 2 A)
Source note
Charger output not found; the manual and reviews give only a 4-6 h charge time.
- Safety certification
- No UL standard named on the product page
Common questions
What is the weight limit of the Lectric XP 2.0?
Lectric rates the XP 2.0 for 330 lb total (rider plus cargo). At 300 lb it still goes about 22 miles in everyday riding.
Can the Lectric XP 2.0 climb steep hills?
On throttle alone, with a 180 lb rider, it can hold 8 mph up a grade of about 13% (our estimate from its 850 W peak power). With moderate pedaling, about 15%. On a 10% hill it holds about 10 mph on throttle.
How long does the Lectric XP 2.0 take to charge?
About 4 h 35 min from empty with the 2 A charger, or about 2 h 26 min with a 5 A fast charger. A full charge costs about $0.10 at the US average of 18.31¢/kWh, or 0.30¢ per mile.
Is the Lectric XP 2.0 a Class 2 or Class 3 e-bike?
Lectric lists it as Class 1/2/3, with a top assisted speed of 28 mph and a throttle. Class 3 speeds (up to 28 mph) are limited to pedal assist; on throttle, Class 2 rules cap it at 20 mph.
Which hitch racks fit the XP 2.0?
At 64 lb with battery (about 59 lb without it) and 3" tires, 21 of 23 hitch racks we track can carry it (some only with the battery removed).
| Kuat Piston ION 2-bike | 100 lb/bike | Fits |
| 1UP USA Super Duty Double | 100 lb/bike | Fits |
| Saris MHS 2 Bike Package | 100 lb/bike | Fits |
| Aventon Hitch Rack Pro | 85 lb/bike | Fits |
| Yakima OnRamp LX | 80 lb/bike | Fits |
| Hollywood Racks Sport Rider for Electric Bikes | 80 lb/bike | Fits |
| Hollywood Racks RV Rider E-Bike Rack | 80 lb/bike | Fits |
| Aventon Hitch Rack | 77 lb/bike | Fits |
| Thule Epos 2-bike | 75 lb/bike | Fits |
| Yakima StageTwo | 70 lb/bike | Fits |
| Hollywood Racks Destination E | 70 lb/bike | Fits |
| Allen Sports High Capacity Locking Premier for Electric Bikes | 70 lb/bike | Fits |
| Kuat Piston Pro X 2-bike | 67 lb/bike | Fits |
| Yakima OnRamp | 66 lb/bike | Fits |
| Thule EasyFold XT 2 | 65 lb/bike | Fits |
| 1UP USA Heavy Duty Double | 65 lb/bike | Fits |
| Thule T2 Pro XTR 2-bike | 60 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
| Kuat NV 2.0 2-bike | 60 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
| Kuat NV Base 2.0 2-bike | 60 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
| Saris Door County 2-Bike Motorized | 60 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
| Saris SuperClamp G4 2-Bike | 60 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
Doesn't fit: Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 (too heavy), Saris Freedom G2 2-Bike (wheel size out of range).
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