Heybike Mars 3.0 vs Lectric XP4 500
Heybike Mars 3.0 wins on everyday range (180 lb), throttle range on hills, range with a 280 lb rider, steepest hill at 8 mph, battery, max load; Lectric XP4 500 wins on price, full charge. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the Mars 3.0 goes about 37 miles and the XP4 500 about 32 miles per charge.
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Mars 3.037mi everyday
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Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | Mars 3.0 | XP4 500 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 37 mi | 32 mi | Mars 3.0 |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 25 mi | 21 mi | Mars 3.0 |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 30 mi | 25 mi | Mars 3.0 |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 21% | 16% | Mars 3.0 |
| BatteryRated capacity | 624 Wh | 500 Wh | Mars 3.0 |
| PriceBrand store, today | $1,099 | $999 | XP4 500 |
| WeightWith battery | 70 lb | 69 lb | Tie |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 440 lb | 330 lb | Mars 3.0 |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 5.9 h | 4.9 h | XP4 500 |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 28 mph | 28 mph | Tie |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 60 vs 55 mi | 39 vs 34 mi | 27 vs 23 mi | 27 vs 23 mi |
| 200 lb | 52 vs 48 mi | 36 vs 30 mi | 26 vs 22 mi | 23 vs 19 mi |
| 250 lb | 46 vs 43 mi | 32 vs 27 mi | 24 vs 21 mi | 21 vs 17 mi |
| 300 lb | 42 vs 39 mi | 28 vs 24 mi | 23 vs 20 mi | 18 vs 15 mi |
Mars 3.0 first, then XP4 500. 70°F, pavement, new battery. Scenarios: Easy cruise: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat; Everyday: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Fast commute: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Throttle only: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly.