Lectric · Folding · discontinued
Lectric XPremium: real range, hills and charging
A 180 lb rider on the Lectric XPremium at 16 mph with relaxed pedaling over rolling hills (±2%) on pavement can expect about 56 miles per charge (45–68 mi), using 15.9 Wh per mile. The brand claims up to 100 miles. That is about 56% of the claim. On throttle only over hills it drops to about 38 miles. It is discontinued, and no current folding e-bike we track goes as far; the longest-range one is the Lectric XP4 750 Long-Range ($1,299, about 53 miles).
See the Lectric XP4 750 Long-Range range · Check price at Lectric
998
Wh battery
500
W motor
28
mph max
Price checked 2026-10-23. We may earn a commission.
How far does the Lectric XPremium 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 100 miles (both batteries, mostly pas 2, little throttle, flat ground, ~180 lb rider, 20 mph limit (manual range table; 50 mi pure throttle, 60 mi mostly pas 5; one battery: up to 50 mi)).
| Rider weight | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 91 mi (73–109) | 60 mi (48–71) | 42 mi (34–50) | 41 mi (33–50) |
| 200 lb | 80 mi (64–96) | 54 mi (43–65) | 39 mi (32–47) | 36 mi (29–43) |
| 250 lb | 71 mi (57–85) | 48 mi (39–58) | 37 mi (30–45) | 31 mi (25–38) |
| 300 lb | 64 mi (51–77) | 43 mi (35–52) | 35 mi (28–42) | 28 mi (22–34) |
- 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 XPremium 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
108 mi
measured by Electric Bike Report · 9.2 Wh/mi
Our model: 70 mi (56–84) outside band
PAS 1, both batteries
highest assist
50 mi
measured by Electric Bike Report · 20 Wh/mi
Our model: 47 mi (38–57) within band
PAS 5, both batteries; EBR reports 'about 50 miles' with no decimal
Can the Lectric XPremium climb hills?
Highest steady speed on each grade, motor at its 800 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 | 10 mph | 7 mph |
| 180 lb, pedaling | 17 mph | 11 mph | 8 mph |
| 250 lb, throttle | 14 mph | 8 mph | 6 mph |
| 250 lb, pedaling | 15 mph | 9 mph | 7 mph |
Steepest grade at 8 mph (180 lb): 14% 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)
8 h 46 min
With a 5 A charger
4 h 6 min
Cost per full charge
$0.21
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
56
mi · 100% cap.
50°F
52
mi · 94% cap.
32°F
46
mi · 85% cap.
20°F
40
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 XPremium
Lectric XPremium specs
From the Lectric product page, checked 2026-10-23. est. marks values Lectric doesn't confirm.
- Price
- $1,799 est.
Source note
Launch (April 2022) introductory price $1,799 per Electrek, which heard it could rise to $1,999 later; BGR's review cites $1,900. The last selling price could not be confirmed. Electric Bike Report: 'Lectric no longer sells the XPremium.' 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). The launch post says it keeps 'class 3 performance'. files.helpdocs.io
- Top assisted speed
- 28 mph
Source note
Launch post: 28 mph top speed (Class 3 setting). Ships at 20 mph.
- Battery
- 998 Wh (48 V × 20.8 Ah), removable
Source note
Launch post: dual-battery system with 'almost 1000wh' combined. Electric Bike Report lists 2 x 48V 10.4Ah (2 x 499 = 998 Wh). ah is the two packs combined; both batteries came standard (the manual also gives 1-battery range).
- Motor
- 500 W nominal, 800 W peak, mid-drive
Source note
Launch post: mid-drive, '500w continuous'.
- Torque
- Not published
Source note
Lectric published no Nm figure. Electric Bike Report lists 57 Nm; Freshly Charged lists 80 Nm. Left empty because they disagree.
- Pedal sensor
- Torque
- Claimed range
- Up to 100 mi (Both batteries, mostly PAS 2, little throttle, flat ground, ~180 lb rider, 20 mph limit (manual range table; 50 mi pure throttle, 60 mi mostly PAS 5; one battery: up to 50 mi))
Source note
- Weight
- 75 lb with battery est.
Source note
Electrek and Electric Bike Report: 75 lb with both batteries. electrek.co
- Max load
- 330 lb rider + cargo
Source note
Manual: max total weight 330 lb; rear rack max 55 lb. files.helpdocs.io
- Wheels & tires
- 20" × 4"
- Frame
- Folding aluminum frame, integrated top-tube battery plus second battery, 7-speed, hydraulic disc brakes, 80 mm suspension fork
- Charger
- Not published (we assume 2 A)
Source note
Charger output not found in the manual or reviews.
- Safety certification
- No UL standard named on the product page
Common questions
What is the weight limit of the Lectric XPremium?
Lectric rates the XPremium for 330 lb total (rider plus cargo). At 300 lb it still goes about 43 miles in everyday riding.
Can the Lectric XPremium climb steep hills?
On throttle alone, with a 180 lb rider, it can hold 8 mph up a grade of about 14% (our estimate from its 800 W peak power). With moderate pedaling, about 15%. On a 10% hill it holds about 10 mph on throttle.
How long does the Lectric XPremium take to charge?
About 8 h 46 min from empty with the 2 A charger, or about 4 h 6 min with a 5 A fast charger. A full charge costs about $0.21 at the US average of 18.31¢/kWh, or 0.34¢ per mile.
Is the Lectric XPremium 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 XPremium?
At 75 lb with battery (about 64 lb without it) and 4" tires, 12 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 |
| Yakima StageTwo | 70 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
| Hollywood Racks Destination E | 70 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
| Allen Sports High Capacity Locking Premier for Electric Bikes | 70 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
| Kuat Piston Pro X 2-bike | 67 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
Doesn't fit: Thule Epos 2-bike (tires too wide), Yakima OnRamp (tires too wide), Thule EasyFold XT 2 (tires too wide), 1UP USA Heavy Duty Double (tires too wide), Thule T2 Pro XTR 2-bike (too heavy), Kuat NV 2.0 2-bike (too heavy), Kuat NV Base 2.0 2-bike (too heavy), Saris Door County 2-Bike Motorized (tires too wide), Saris SuperClamp G4 2-Bike (too heavy), Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 (tires too wide), Saris Freedom G2 2-Bike (tires too wide).
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