ALL Electric City commuter · Not tested by Will
Lectric XPress Lite: specs and how it compares
Not tested. Will hasn't ridden this bike. Specs come from Lectric's own site, written in our words, and each one is linked below. For bikes he has tested, see the reviews.
Class: Lectric's page gives a 28 mph top speed but doesn't print a class. E-bike laws by state
$1,099
Price as of Oct 27, 2026 on Lectric's site. Stratus White listed for sale on 2026-10-27.
Our take
The XPress Lite is Lectric's lighter take on its XPress commuter. It has a mid-step frame, a 500W hub motor, a 28 mph top speed and a switchable torque or cadence sensor. The 48V 7.8Ah battery is small and rated for up to 45 miles. It costs $1,099.
Closest bike Will has tested
Aventon Level 3
Will reviewed it: a 28 mph hub-motor commuter.
Read Will's reviewSpecs
| E-bike class | not listed |
|---|---|
| Motor | 500W rear hub (864W peak), 61 Nm |
| Battery | 374 Wh by our math (48V 7.8Ah) |
| Claimed range | Up to 45 mi (maker's figure) |
| Weight | 45.6 lb without battery; battery 6 lb |
| Max payload | 275 lb; rear rack 30 lb |
| Brakes | Hydraulic discs, 180 mm rotors |
| Suspension | Rigid aluminum fork |
| Tires | 27.5 x 1.95 in slick |
| Gears | Shimano Altus 8-speed, 11-32T |
| Pedal sensor | XPerience Switch: torque or cadence |
| Rider height | 5'4"-6'4" |
Lectric's page gives a 28 mph top speed but doesn't print a class. Check e-bike laws in your state.
Versions
- Lectric XPress Lite: Model captured
Compared with similar bikes
| Lectric XPress Litenot tested | Aventon Level 3 | Mokwheel Asphalt | KBO Breeze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,099 | $1,699 | $1,499 | $1,499 |
| Motor | 500 W | 500 W | 500 W | 500 W |
| Torque | — | 60 Nm | 70 Nm | — |
| Battery | 374.4 Wh | 733 Wh | 706 Wh | 768 Wh |
| Weight | 45.6 lb | 67 lb | 64 lb | 62 lb |
| Payload | 275 lb | 300 lb | 350 lb | 300 lb |
| AEB Score | 6.4 (provisional) | 6.0 | 6.9 | 6.5 |
Specs for the other bikes come from their pages on this site; ones marked spec profile haven't been ridden by Will. Prices change, so check the review page for the latest.
What owners say
We haven't gathered enough owner reviews from sources we trust yet, so there's no summary for now.
Sources
- lectricebikes.com, specs checked Oct 27, 2026
Page updated Oct 27, 2026.