Lectric · Folding · discontinued
Lectric XP Lite (1.0): real range, hills and charging
A 180 lb rider on the Lectric XP Lite (1.0) at 16 mph with relaxed pedaling over rolling hills (±2%) on pavement can expect about 25 miles per charge (20–31 mi), using 13.2 Wh per mile. The brand claims up to 45 miles. That is about 57% of the claim. On throttle only over hills it drops to about 17 miles. It is discontinued; of the current folding e-bikes we track, the lowest-priced that goes as far is the Gotrax Z4 Pro ($899, about 29 miles).
374
Wh battery
300
W motor
20
mph max
Price checked 2026-10-23. We may earn a commission.
How far does the Lectric XP Lite (1.0) 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 (manual range table); lectric's throttle-only estimate was 15 mi per the gadgeteer).
| Rider weight | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 45 mi (36–54) | 27 mi (22–32) | 18 mi (15–22) | 18 mi (15–22) |
| 200 lb | 40 mi (32–48) | 24 mi (19–29) | 17 mi (14–21) | 16 mi (13–19) |
| 250 lb | 36 mi (28–43) | 21 mi (17–26) | 16 mi (13–20) | 14 mi (11–16) |
| 300 lbover max load | 32 mi (26–39) | 19 mi (15–23) | 16 mi (13–19) | 12 mi (10–15) |
- 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
Can the Lectric XP Lite (1.0) climb hills?
Highest steady speed on each grade, motor at its 720 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 | 16 mph | 9 mph | 7 mph |
| 180 lb, pedaling | 18 mph | 11 mph | 8 mph |
| 250 lb, throttle | 14 mph | 7 mph | 5 mph |
| 250 lb, pedaling | 15 mph | 8 mph | 6 mph |
Steepest grade at 8 mph (180 lb): 12% on throttle, 14% with moderate pedaling. Peak power lasts for short hills; on long climbs motors fall back toward their 300 W nominal rating.
Charging time and cost
Empty to full (2 A)
3 h 55 min
With a 5 A charger
2 h 10 min
Cost per full charge
$0.08
Cost per mile
0.29¢
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
25
mi · 100% cap.
50°F
24
mi · 94% cap.
32°F
21
mi · 85% cap.
20°F
18
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 Lite (1.0)
Lectric XP Lite (1.0) specs
From the Lectric product page, checked 2026-10-23. est. marks values Lectric doesn't confirm.
- Price
- $799 est.
Source note
Launch price $799 (Electrek, April 2022; The Gadgeteer, Aug 2022). T3 mentions $799 or $899 MSRP; the last selling price could not be confirmed. Replaced by the XP Lite 2.0 / XP Lite2; the live store sells only XP Lite2 bikes. 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 launch blog post, which is still live. electrek.co
- Class
- Class 2, throttle
Source note
The manual shows only a Class 2 label; the launch post says up to 20 mph with pedal assist or throttle. cdn.shopify.com
- Top assisted speed
- 20 mph
- Battery
- 374 Wh (48 V × 7.8 Ah), removable est.
Source note
The launch post confirms a 48V battery only. Electrek lists 48V 7.8Ah (375 Wh); 48 x 7.8 = 374.4. electrek.co
- Motor
- 300 W nominal, 720 W peak, rear hub est.
Source note
300W geared rear hub per Electrek and The Gadgeteer. electrek.co
- Torque
- Not published
Source note
No torque figure found for the original XP Lite (EBR's 28 Nm is for the XP Lite 2.0).
- Pedal sensor
- Cadence
- Claimed range
- Up to 45 mi (Mostly PAS 1-2, very little throttle, flat ground, ~180 lb rider, 20 mph (manual range table); Lectric's throttle-only estimate was 15 mi per The Gadgeteer)
Source note
- Weight
- 46 lb with battery
Source note
Launch post: 'weighs in at just 46lbs' (includes the 7 lb battery per The Gadgeteer).
- Max load
- 275 lb rider + cargo
Source note
Manual: max total weight 275 lb; rear rack max 55 lb. cdn.shopify.com
- Wheels & tires
- 20" × 2.6"
- Frame
- Folding aluminum frame, single-speed, rigid fork, mechanical disc brakes
- Charger
- Not published (we assume 2 A)
Source note
Charger output not found; the manual gives 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 Lite (1.0)?
Lectric rates the XP Lite (1.0) for 275 lb total (rider plus cargo). At 250 lb it still goes about 21 miles in everyday riding.
Can the Lectric XP Lite (1.0) climb steep hills?
On throttle alone, with a 180 lb rider, it can hold 8 mph up a grade of about 12% (our estimate from its 720 W peak power). With moderate pedaling, about 14%. On a 10% hill it holds about 9 mph on throttle.
How long does the Lectric XP Lite (1.0) take to charge?
About 3 h 55 min from empty with the 2 A charger, or about 2 h 10 min with a 5 A fast charger. A full charge costs about $0.08 at the US average of 18.31¢/kWh, or 0.29¢ per mile.
Is the Lectric XP Lite (1.0) a Class 2 or Class 3 e-bike?
Lectric lists it as Class 2, with a top assisted speed of 20 mph and a throttle.
Which hitch racks fit the XP Lite (1.0)?
At 46 lb with battery (about 42 lb without it) and 2.6" tires, 22 of 23 hitch racks we track can carry it.
| 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 |
| Kuat NV 2.0 2-bike | 60 lb/bike | Fits |
| Kuat NV Base 2.0 2-bike | 60 lb/bike | Fits |
| Saris Door County 2-Bike Motorized | 60 lb/bike | Fits |
| Saris SuperClamp G4 2-Bike | 60 lb/bike | Fits |
| Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 | 50 lb/bike | Fits |
Doesn't fit: Saris Freedom G2 2-Bike (wheel size out of range).
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