Lectric · Cargo & utility · discontinued
Lectric XPedition (1.0): real range, hills and charging
A 180 lb rider on the Lectric XPedition (1.0) at 16 mph with relaxed pedaling over rolling hills (±2%) on pavement can expect about 39 miles per charge (31–46 mi), using 15.6 Wh per mile. The brand claims up to 150 miles. That is about 26% of the claim. On throttle only over hills it drops to about 27 miles. It is discontinued; of the current cargo e-bikes we track, the lowest-priced that goes as far is the Lectric XPedition2 Dual-Battery ($1,799, about 72 miles).
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672
Wh battery
750
W motor
28
mph max
Price checked 2026-10-23. We may earn a commission.
How far does the Lectric XPedition (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 75–150 miles (75 mi on one 14ah battery, 150 mi with the dual-battery option; mostly pas 2, little throttle, flat ground, ~180 lb rider, 20 mph limit (manual range table)).
| Rider weight | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 66 mi (53–79) | 40 mi (32–48) | 27 mi (22–33) | 30 mi (24–35) |
| 200 lb | 59 mi (47–71) | 38 mi (30–45) | 26 mi (21–31) | 26 mi (20–31) |
| 250 lb | 53 mi (43–64) | 34 mi (27–41) | 25 mi (20–30) | 22 mi (18–27) |
| 300 lb | 49 mi (39–59) | 31 mi (25–37) | 24 mi (19–29) | 20 mi (16–24) |
- 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 XPedition (1.0) 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.
throttle, hilly
25.7 mi
measured by OutdoorGearLab · 26.1 Wh/mi
Our model: 27 mi (22–32) within band
Single 672 Wh battery, throttle only, course with over 1,600 ft of climbing
Can the Lectric XPedition (1.0) climb hills?
Highest steady speed on each grade, motor at its 1,300 W peak, limited by its 85 Nm of torque. A 10% grade is a steep city street; 15% is a hard hill.
| Rider | 5% grade | 10% grade | 15% grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 lb, throttle | 22 mph | 14 mph | 11 mph |
| 180 lb, pedaling | 23 mph | 15 mph | 12 mph |
| 250 lb, throttle | 20 mph | 12 mph | 9 mph |
| 250 lb, pedaling | 21 mph | 13 mph | 9 mph |
Steepest grade at 8 mph (180 lb): 21% on throttle, 23% with moderate pedaling. Peak power lasts for short hills; on long climbs motors fall back toward their 750 W nominal rating.
Charging time and cost
Empty to full (2 A)
6 h 14 min
With a 5 A charger
3 h 6 min
Cost per full charge
$0.14
Cost per mile
0.34¢
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
39
mi · 100% cap.
50°F
35
mi · 94% cap.
32°F
31
mi · 85% cap.
20°F
27
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 XPedition (1.0)
Lectric XPedition (1.0) specs
From the Lectric product page, checked 2026-10-23. est. marks values Lectric doesn't confirm.
- Price
- $1,399 est.
Source note
Single-battery price $1,399 from launch (Feb 2023) until replacement; Electrek's Nov 2024 XPedition 2.0 article says there was 'no price increase over the original version's $1,399'. The dual-battery version sold for under $1,800 per EBR. Replaced by the XPedition 2.0 in Nov 2024; the live store sells only XPedition2 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 1/2/3, throttle
Source note
Manual: ships as Class 2, can be set to Class 1 or Class 3 (28 mph pedal assist, throttle 20 mph). cdn.shopify.com
- Top assisted speed
- 28 mph
Source note
Pedal assist in the Class 3 setting; ships at 20 mph. cdn.shopify.com
- Battery
- 672 Wh (48 V × 14 Ah), removable, dual-battery option est.
Source note
The launch post confirms 14Ah batteries. EBR and OutdoorGearLab list 672 Wh per pack (48 x 14). The dual-battery option totals 1,344 Wh. electricbikereport.com
- Motor
- 750 W nominal, 1,300 W peak, rear hub est.
Source note
750W rear hub per EBR and OutdoorGearLab; the launch post gives only the peak figure. electricbikereport.com
- Torque
- 85 Nm est.
Source note
EBR spec list; not confirmed on a brand source. electricbikereport.com
- Pedal sensor
- Cadence
- Claimed range
- 75–150 mi (75 mi on one 14Ah battery, 150 mi with the dual-battery option; mostly PAS 2, little throttle, flat ground, ~180 lb rider, 20 mph limit (manual range table))
Source note
- Weight
- 65 lb with battery est.
Source note
EBR: 65 lb single battery, 75 lb dual. OutdoorGearLab measured 'just over 75 pounds' on its single-battery test bike, so 65 lb may be low. electricbikereport.com
- Max load
- 450 lb rider + cargo
Source note
Launch post and manual: 450 lb max total (rear rack 300 lb, front rack 35 lb, rider max 330 lb).
- Wheels & tires
- 20" × 3"
- Frame
- Aluminum longtail cargo frame (6061 per EBR), folding stem, adjustable handlebars, 180 mm hydraulic disc brakes
- Charger
- Not published (we assume 2 A)
Source note
Charger output not found; EBR cites about 6 h to charge each battery.
- Safety certification
- No UL standard named on the product page
Common questions
What is the weight limit of the Lectric XPedition (1.0)?
Lectric rates the XPedition (1.0) for 450 lb total (rider plus cargo). At 300 lb it still goes about 31 miles in everyday riding.
Can the Lectric XPedition (1.0) climb steep hills?
On throttle alone, with a 180 lb rider, it can hold 8 mph up a grade of about 21% (our estimate from its 1300 W peak power and 85 Nm). With moderate pedaling, about 23%. On a 10% hill it holds about 14 mph on throttle.
How long does the Lectric XPedition (1.0) take to charge?
About 6 h 14 min from empty with the 2 A charger, or about 3 h 6 min with a 5 A fast charger. A full charge costs about $0.14 at the US average of 18.31¢/kWh, or 0.34¢ per mile.
Is the Lectric XPedition (1.0) 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 XPedition (1.0)?
At 65 lb with battery (about 57 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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