Lectric XPress2: specs and AEB Score

Not ridden by Will yet. I haven’t ridden or tested the Lectric XPress2. This page is a spec-and-sources profile. Every number comes from Lectric’s two official XPress2 product pages (one for each frame), Lectric’s help center and XPress2 user manual, the CPSC recall database, or independent reviews that I summarize in my own words and link at the bottom. Where I compare it with bikes I have filmed, the riding notes are about those bikes, not this one. All prices and checks on this page are as of Oct 26, 2026.

Should you buy one?

On paper, the XPress2 packs a lot of hardware into $1,399. For that price Lectric lists a 750W rear hub motor rated at 85 Nm, a 672Wh battery, an 80mm SR SunTour XCM 32 fork, Star Union 602 hydraulic brakes on 180mm rotors, a Shimano Altus 8-speed, turn signals, and UL 2849 certification for the bike’s electrical system. Both frames cost $1,399. Lectric shows a crossed-out “regular” price next to it ($1,735 on the High-Step Commuter, $1,803 on the Step-Thru Cruiser); that’s Lectric’s own reference price, not a price anyone has to pay, so I’d judge the bike at $1,399.

The trade-offs on paper:

• Weight. Lectric lists 60 lb without the battery. With the battery it’s roughly 66 to 68 lb, because Lectric’s pages give the battery as 6 lb in one place and 8 lb in another. Electric Bike Report weighed its test bike at 72 lb.
• Rack. The rear rack is an $89 add-on (free during Lectric’s current promotion), and Lectric rates it for 30 lb.
• Warranty. One year, and only in the 48 contiguous states, DC and Canada.
• Returns. Lectric’s refund policy says sales are final, and a bike that has been ridden can’t be returned.
• Range. Independent tests got about 33 to 34 miles at full power and about 53 miles in a low mode, not the advertised 60.

Who it fits on paper: riders roughly 5’2” to 6’4” (the exact range depends on the frame, see Fit below) who want a commuter with a suspension fork, hydraulic brakes and a choice of torque or cadence assist, and who carry light loads.

Who should look elsewhere: anyone who needs to carry a child seat or more than 30 lb on the back, anyone who has to carry a bike of about 66 lb or more up stairs, and buyers who want a longer warranty or the option to return a bike after a test ride.

Quick specs

Sources for every row are at the bottom of the page.

Pros and cons (from the specs and sources)

Pros

• 85 Nm and 1310W peak at $1,399. Electric Bike Report’s hill test was faster than the average of the similar bikes it has tested, both on throttle and in Turbo.
• You can switch between torque and cadence sensing in the display.
• A named SR SunTour XCM 32 fork with 80mm of adjustable travel
• Hydraulic brakes with 180mm, 2.3mm-thick rotors
• Turn signals, a brake light and side amber lights are built in
• UL 2849 for the electrical system, UL 2271 for the battery, and ISO 4210 testing
• The Step-Thru has an 18.5-inch standover, which makes it easy to get on and off
• The throttle stays at 20 mph even in Class 3 mode, which keeps it within the usual state Class 3 rules

Cons

• About 66 to 72 lb with the battery, depending on the source
• The rack costs extra, and it’s rated for only 30 lb
• One-year warranty, and no returns once you’ve ridden it
• The battery gauge moves in 10% steps (Electric Bike Report)
• The 60-mile rating needs gentle riding; tested range was about 33 to 53 miles
• I can’t speak to noise, fit or how the torque sensor feels, because I haven’t ridden it

Motor and pedal assist

Lectric rates the XPress2 at 750W continuous and 1310W peak from a rear hub, with 85 Nm of torque. The 750W continuous figure is the one that counts under the federal 750W limit for low-speed electric bicycles; the 1310W peak is a short burst. Lectric calls the motor “Stealth M24” and says it is 99% quieter than its earlier 750W motors without that technology. I can’t measure that. Electric Bike Report described the motor as an unobtrusive hum at most and whisper-quiet in the lower levels.

In Electric Bike Report’s hill test, the throttle run took 1:48 at an average of 16.8 mph. The Turbo pedal run took 1:40 at 18.1 mph. Similar bikes it had tested averaged 2:05 and 2:01. Rider Guide’s hill was 200 feet at a 10% average grade, and its average climbing speed was 7.9 mph.

You choose the pedal sensor in the display. The torque sensor adds power in proportion to how hard you push. The cadence sensor adds power whenever the pedals turn, which Lectric suggests for beginners or a more relaxed ride. Lectric calls this the XPerience Switch. The manual also has an “Increased Torque Multiplier” setting, and Electric Bike Report ran its hill test with that setting on. Of the bikes I’ve filmed, the Velotric Discover 2 is the closest match, since its app lets you change between torque and cadence feel.

Class 1, 2 or 3, and the throttle

This is the legal question to settle before you buy. The XPress2 ships as a Class 2 bike, which gives you pedal assist to 20 mph and a throttle to 20 mph. In the display’s Bike Classification setting you can change it:

Lectric’s manual and help center both say the throttle stays limited to 20 mph even in Class 3 mode. That matches how most states define Class 3: pedal assist to 28 mph, with any throttle limited to 20 mph. California’s Class 3 doesn’t allow a throttle, which is why there’s a separate California mode.

When you switch to Class 3, Lectric’s instructions say to peel off the Class 2 sticker under the seat to show the Class 3 label underneath. That keeps the bike labeled correctly. Class 3 often comes with extra rules, such as a minimum age, a helmet requirement or limits on bike paths, and Lectric requires riders to be 16 or older in any mode. Check your state on our e-bike laws hub before you change classes.

The manual also lets you turn off the throttle’s ability to start from a standstill, or turn the throttle off entirely. That’s useful for a newer rider.

Battery, range and charging

The battery is 48V 14Ah, which is 672Wh. It sits partly inside the down tube and comes out with a key. You only need the key to remove the battery. The bike powers on with a button, and you can charge through an external port without taking the battery off. Electric Bike Report lists the battery maker as Pytes, with Lishen 18650 cells. Lectric sells a spare XPress2 battery separately. One owner review on Lectric’s page says the spare battery uses a different charger from the one that comes with the bike, so check that before you order a spare.

Lectric rates the range at up to 60 miles and notes that weight, terrain and weather change it. Here’s what independent testers got:

That works out to about 34 miles at full power, about 38 miles in mixed riding and about 53 miles riding gently. Electric Bike Report moved from Eco up to Tour partway through its low-power test, because holding a steady pace in Eco was hard. That helps explain why it used more energy than the average similar bike in its low-power tests, 12.8 Wh per mile against 9.5. Its full-power figure, 20 Wh per mile, was right at the average for similar bikes (20.2). Rider Guide said 60 miles is probably possible, but only in Eco, at lower speeds and with more pedaling.

What that means for a commute. Plan on the full-power figure, not the rating. If you ride hard the whole way, about 34 miles means a round trip of about 12 miles each way leaves about 10 miles, roughly a quarter to a third of the battery, as a safety margin. Cold weather, headwinds, hills and a heavier rider or load all cut range. Riding in a lower mode stretches it, and so does charging at work. Learn how far each 10% takes you on your own route before you count on the battery for a longer ride.

The battery gauge. Electric Bike Report says the readout drops in 10% steps, so it’s hard to tell 61% from 68%. When the gauge shows 10%, you may have closer to nothing left.

Charging. The included 2A charger takes 5 to 7 hours by Lectric’s figure, and Electric Bike Report estimated about 7. Lectric sells a 5A fast charger separately and says it fills the battery in under 3 hours. Lectric’s warranty excludes damage from chargers it hasn’t approved, so use Lectric’s own.

Brakes, fork and drivetrain

Brakes. Lectric lists Star Union 602 hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors that are 2.3mm thick, and aluminum levers. Lectric’s only CPSC recall was for mechanical disc calipers on the older XP 3.0, and the XPress2 uses hydraulic brakes instead. Whether the brake levers cut motor power is not listed in Lectric’s specs.

Fork. The SR SunTour XCM 32 has 80mm of adjustable travel and a thru-axle front wheel. Electric Bike Report said it felt more solid than the forks on many bikes at a similar price.

Drivetrain. It runs a Shimano Altus 8-speed derailleur with a trigger shifter, an 11-32T freewheel, a forged 46T chainring and a KMC Z8 chain. Electric Bike Report said this is a step up from the original XPress’s 7-speed Shimano Tourney. Other changes it listed against the first XPress are the SR SunTour fork, built-in brake lights and turn signals, and more colors.

Fit, weight and the rack

Fit. The two frames fit different riders:

If you’re 5’2” or 5’3”, only the Step-Thru is within Lectric’s range. Below 5’2”, neither frame is. Electric Bike Report gives a single 5’2” to 6’4” range for both frames, so go by Lectric’s size guide for the frame you pick. Each frame comes in one size.

Weight. Lectric gives 60 lb without the battery, and 57 lb with the front wheel off (the page doesn’t say whether that’s with or without the battery). On battery weight, Lectric’s Step-Thru page says 6 lb and its High-Step page says 8 lb, so the full bike is about 66 to 68 lb. Electric Bike Report and Rider Guide both quote a 64 lb claimed weight. Electric Bike Report weighed its test bike at 72 lb including the battery, and Rider Guide measured about 74 lb with its accessories on. Plan on about 70 lb once the rack and fenders are on.

How the weight limits work together. Lectric’s limits are a total of 330 lb, a rider maximum of 330 lb and a rear rack maximum of 30 lb. Lectric says never to exceed the total. The total covers the rider plus everything the bike carries, so the three limits work like this:

• A 330 lb rider has no room left for any cargo.
• A 250 lb rider can carry up to 80 lb in total, but no more than 30 lb of it on the rack.
• A 180 lb rider with a 30 lb rack load is at 210 lb, well under the limit.

A 30 lb rack is fine for a pannier with a laptop and lunch. It isn’t meant for a child seat or a full grocery run. Lectric sells a 24-liter waterproof pannier ($79), which counts toward the 30 lb. Electric Bike Report’s review describes a rack with a 60 lb maximum, but Lectric’s current product page and size guide say 30 lb, so go by 30.

Safety, certifications and recalls

• UL 2849 and UL 2271. Lectric says the XPress2 is certified to UL 2849, the standard for an e-bike’s whole electrical system, and that its battery is certified to UL 2271, the standard for light-electric-vehicle batteries.
• ISO 4210. Lectric says a US bicycle testing lab tested the XPress2 to ISO 4210, the bicycle safety standard.
• Recalls. I searched the CPSC database on Oct 26, 2026, and there is no recall for the XPress2. Lectric’s only CPSC recall is 23-789 (Sept 7, 2023). It covered mechanical disc brake calipers on about 45,000 XP 3.0 and XP Step-Thru 3.0 bikes sold from November 2022 to May 2023. Lectric gave owners a free brake kit and up to $100 toward installation.
• Lights. The headlight is 90 lumens with side amber lights. The tail light works as a brake light, and there are turn signals. Lectric sells an Elite Headlight for $99 (free in the current promotion) that it rates at 850 lux. If you’ll ride on unlit paths, Lectric’s own upgrade tells you the stock light is meant more for being seen than for seeing.
• Water. The display and controller are rated IP-X5. The manual says the electrical components aren’t waterproof, and Lectric’s warranty excludes water damage.
• Age. Lectric requires riders to be 16 or older.

Warranty, returns and support

Warranty. Lectric gives one year from delivery. It covers the frame, fork, motor, battery, controller, display, brakes and most other parts, but only for bikes in the 48 contiguous states, DC or Canada. That leaves out Alaska and Hawaii. Wear parts such as tires, chain, brake pads and rotors aren’t covered, and neither are accessories or water damage. At checkout Lectric offers extended coverage that starts when the first year ends; its price isn’t listed on the product page. Aventon’s warranty page, checked the same day, offers two years.

Returns. Lectric’s refund policy says sales are final. A bike can’t be returned once it has been ridden, or after 14 days. Lectric can charge a restocking fee of up to $300, and the original shipping cost isn’t refunded. If you want to try one before you buy, Lectric lists test rides at its Lectric Rides retail store, plus a service partner network and “500+ bike shops”; it doesn’t say which of those offer XPress2 test rides.

Shipping and assembly. Shipping is free, and Lectric’s shipping policy says orders usually ship within 2 to 10 business days by UPS, FedEx or USPS. Assembly is tool-free: you put on the quick-release pedals and slide in the front wheel on its thru-axle.

Support. Lectric lists (602) 715-0907 and [email protected].

How it compares with bikes I’ve filmed

These are the closest commuters I’ve ridden. The ride notes in my reviews are about those bikes. The XPress2 column is spec-only. Prices for the Discover 2, Level 3 and Level 4 REC were rechecked on the brands’ sites on Oct 26, 2026.

About the weights. None of the brands say on our review pages whether their listed weight includes the battery, except Lectric. So I’ve put the XPress2’s with-battery estimate in the same row as the other brands’ figures, and left its 60 lb no-battery number alongside so you can see both. With the battery, the XPress2 is about as heavy as the Discover 2 and Level.2, not lighter.

Against the Velotric Discover 2. The XPress2 costs $100 less and lists more torque. The Discover 2 has a slightly larger battery, a higher range rating, a 440 lb total limit and a 66 lb rack that comes in the box. I rode the Discover 2 for just under 30 miles of rough gravel and paved paths and said, “it really is a very high quality ebike” (Discover 2 follow-up video EjFFAMh8Vdk, 0:40 to 1:03). That’s about the Discover 2. I can’t say anything like it about the XPress2 until I’ve ridden one.

Against the Aventon Level 3. The Level 3 is discontinued. It has a bigger battery and an included 60 lb rack, but a 300 lb total limit and a 500W motor. Aventon’s successor is the Level 4 REC at $1,999, which our Level 4 REC page lists at 750W, 80 Nm, 733Wh, 68.5 lb and a 300 lb limit. On paper the XPress2 has slightly more torque than the Level 4 REC, a higher total limit and a $600 lower price. The Level 4 REC includes a rack and fenders and has a two-year warranty.

Against the Level.2. The Level.2 is discontinued too. The XPress2 has the same 672Wh battery size and a stronger motor, and you can buy it new.

Who it’s for, on paper

• Commuters with round trips up to about 25 miles at high assist, or longer in lower modes, going by the independent range tests.
• Riders who want to try both pedal feels. You can switch between torque and cadence assist in the display.
• Shorter riders who want an easy step-over. The Step-Thru’s 18.5-inch standover and 5’2” minimum make it the frame to look at.
• Riders who want a branded fork and hydraulic brakes for $1,399.

What I’d check before buying

1. Your state’s Class 3 rules, if you plan to use 28 mph pedal assist. The throttle stays at 20 mph either way. Start at our e-bike laws hub.
2. Your weight plus what you carry, against the 330 lb total and the 30 lb rack.
3. The size guide for your frame. The High-Step is 5’4” to 6’4” and the Step-Thru is 5’2” to 6’3”.
4. The return policy. You can’t return it once you’ve ridden it, so book a test ride first if one of Lectric’s stores or partner shops is near you.
5. Where you live. The warranty covers only the contiguous US, DC and Canada.
6. The add-ons. Check whether the rack and fenders are still free in the promotion when you order, or budget $148 for both.
7. Whether you need the fast charger. If you charge once a day at home, the included 2A charger is fine overnight. If you top up at work, the 5A charger cuts charging to under 3 hours.

FAQ

Has Will ridden the Lectric XPress2?

No. This page is built from Lectric’s official pages and manual, the CPSC database and independent reviews, all linked below.

Does the throttle go 28 mph in Class 3?

No. Lectric says the throttle stays limited to 20 mph in every setting. Class 3 only raises pedal assist to 28 mph.

How far does the XPress2 really go on a charge?

Lectric says up to 60 miles. Electric Bike Report got 33.6 miles in Turbo and 52.6 miles in its low-power test. Rider Guide got 38.3 miles in Sport mode with hills.

How much weight can it carry?

330 lb in total, including the rider. No more than 30 lb of that can go on the rear rack.

Does it come with a rack and fenders?

No. They’re sold separately ($89 and $59), and right now Lectric is including them free.

Has the XPress2 been recalled?

Not as of Oct 26, 2026, according to the CPSC database.

What’s the difference between the High-Step and Step-Thru?

They cost the same and share the motor, battery, brakes and fork. The High-Step has Hybrid Sprint handlebars on a fixed stem for a sportier position and a 29-inch standover. The Step-Thru has Comfort Curve handlebars on an adjustable stem, an 18.5-inch standover and a 5’2” minimum rider height.

Can I return it if I don’t like it?

Not once it’s been ridden, under Lectric’s refund policy.

Sources

All accessed Oct 26, 2026.

• Lectric XPress2 High-Step Commuter product page (specs, size guide, price, warranty, add-ons)
• Lectric XPress2 Step-Thru Cruiser product page (specs, size guide, price)
• Lectric XPress2 User Manual, V1 2026 (class settings, throttle limits, warnings), mirrored on manuals.plus
• Lectric help center: Top Speed
• Lectric help center: Classification of our Bikes
• Lectric help center: How to change the classifications of your eBike
• Lectric Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty
• Lectric Refund Policy
• Lectric Shipping Policy
• CPSC recall 23-789, Lectric disc brake calipers
• Electric Bike Report, Lectric XPress2 review (range, hill test, weight, gauge, components)
• Rider Guide, Lectric XPress 2 review (mixed-use range, hill climb, weight)
• Aventon warranty page (two years)
• Aventon Level 4 REC product page (price)
• Aventon Level 3 product page (discontinued, last price)
• Velotric Discover 2 product page (price)

Related

• Velotric Discover 2 review
• Aventon Level 3 review
• Aventon Level 4 REC profile
• Aventon Level.2 review
• Lectric XP4 profile
• E-bike laws by state

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