Lectric XP Lite3 vs Lectric XP4 500
Lectric XP Lite3 wins on price, weight, full charge; Lectric XP4 500 wins on everyday range (180 lb), throttle range on hills, range with a 280 lb rider, steepest hill at 8 mph, battery, max load, top assisted speed. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the XP Lite3 goes about 25 miles and the XP4 500 about 32 miles per charge.
Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | XP Lite3 | XP4 500 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 25 mi | 32 mi | XP4 500 |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 16 mi | 21 mi | XP4 500 |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 20 mi | 25 mi | XP4 500 |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 9% | 16% | XP4 500 |
| BatteryRated capacity | 374 Wh | 500 Wh | XP4 500 |
| PriceBrand store, today | $799 | $999 | XP Lite3 |
| WeightWith battery | 49 lb | 69 lb | XP Lite3 |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 275 lb | 330 lb | XP4 500 |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 3.9 h | 4.9 h | XP Lite3 |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 20 mph | 28 mph | XP4 500 |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 45 vs 55 mi | 27 vs 34 mi | 18 vs 23 mi | 18 vs 23 mi |
| 200 lb | 39 vs 48 mi | 24 vs 30 mi | 17 vs 22 mi | 16 vs 19 mi |
| 250 lb | 35 vs 43 mi | 21 vs 27 mi | 16 vs 21 mi | 14 vs 17 mi |
| 300 lb | 32 vs 39 mi | 19 vs 24 mi | 16 vs 20 mi | 12 vs 15 mi |
XP Lite3 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.