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Lectric unveils the XP Lite3 at $799, the same starting price the XP Lite had in 2022
The third-generation folding e-bike weighs 49 lb and adds a reinforced latch, quick-release pedals and a 672 Wh long-range option.
A 2022 price on a new bike
The Lectric XP Lite3 has a starting price of $799, the same price the original XP Lite debuted at in 2022 [1]. Lectric has unveiled the bike as its latest model [1].
Electrek's take puts $799 in 2022 at about $939 in 2026 dollars [1]. On that math, Lectric has effectively been lowering prices in real terms [1].
If you shop in the ultra-budget category, the previous model sets the bar. The XP Lite2 had been widely considered the best bang-for-your-buck option there [1].
Who is behind it
The XP Lite3 is the third-generation model of the XP Lite platform, which is described as one of the most successful budget e-bike platforms in the country [1]. Lectric is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and has grown into the country's largest e-bike brand by sales volume and total number of e-bikes on the road [1].
Its reputation is built on US-based customer service and accessible replacement parts, in contrast to many low-cost e-bikes from lesser-known overseas brands [1].
Frame, weight and fit
The XP Lite3 weighs 49 lb (22.2 kg), about 10-20 lb lighter than the average direct-to-consumer e-bike [1]. It retains a compact folding design and introduces a redesigned frame with improved ergonomics [1].
The folding latch is reinforced and borrowed from Lectric's flagship XP4 model [1]. New quick-release pedals further reduce the storage footprint [1].
The bike supports a maximum payload of 275 lb (125 kg) and accommodates riders ranging from 4 feet 8 inches to 6 feet 2 inches [1]. A redesigned LevelUp Lite rear rack adds new mounting possibilities [1].
Motor, battery and range
Power comes from Lectric's Stealth M24 motor, rated at 300W continuous and over 800 peak watts [1]. The bike is a 48V e-bike with a 20 mph (32 km/h) top speed on throttle and pedal assist [1].
The base model has a 374 Wh battery [1]. The long-range version has a 672 Wh battery, nearly twice the base capacity [1].
Range reaches up to 40 miles (64 km) or 80 miles (128 km) in Eco mode [1]. Expect less range on higher-power pedal assist or throttle-only riding [1].
Controls, brakes and display
The XP Lite3 offers five personalizable levels of pedal assist [1]. It is a single-speed bike with a twist throttle, which the article says is more comfortable because there are no shifters on the bars [1].
Stopping comes from Star Union 602 hydraulic disc brakes with 2.3 mm rotors [1]. The bike has integrated rear turn signals and a 3.5-inch full-color display carried over from other recently launched Lectric models [1].
Belt drive and colors
Lectric offers a Gates Carbon Belt Drive version of the XP Lite3 at a $100 premium over the chain-drive model [1]. The chain-drive bike comes in Arctic White, Blue Mist, Matte Grey, and Matte Lavender [1].
The belt-drive bike is offered in JW Black and Ballerina Pink [1].
What it means for you
If you want a budget folding e-bike, the XP Lite3 starts at $799, and the belt-drive version costs $100 more [1]. Choose the long-range version if battery size matters to you, since it has a 672 Wh battery against 374 Wh on the base model [1].
Check your height and weight against the stated limits: the bike accommodates riders ranging from 4 feet 8 inches to 6 feet 2 inches and supports a maximum payload of 275 lb [1]. If you plan to use higher-power pedal assist or throttle-only riding, expect significantly less range than the Eco mode figures [1].
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