Lectric
Lectric XP4 750
The Lectric XP4 is the fourth generation of America's best-selling e-bike, a folding fat-tire runabout that adds a torque sensor, quieter Stealth M24 motor, color TFT display, and hydraulic brakes while the base 500W model still starts at $999. The 750W Long-Range version tested here pairs a 1310W-peak hub motor with a huge 48V 17.5Ah battery for up to 85 miles of assist.
Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓The new proprietary torque sensor completely changes how the XP rides - assist ramps up with how hard you pedal instead of the jerky on/off surge of the old XP 3.0's cadence sensor, and it is basically unheard of at this price.
- ✓The 750W Long-Range model's 840Wh battery is enormous for a $1,299 bike - testers report 50-plus miles in higher assist modes and the 85-mile Eco claim is actually reachable at low assist.
- ✓The Stealth M24 hub motor is dramatically quieter than previous XPs while making 85Nm of torque, so it climbs real hills without the mosquito whine budget hub motors are known for.
- ✓Hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors now come standard, a big upgrade over the mechanical calipers on earlier base-model XPs.
- ✓Integrated turn signals, a brake light, and a 90-lumen headlight make it far more visible in traffic than most sub-$1,500 bikes.
- ✓The 330-lb payload and 150-lb-rated integrated rear rack let it moonlight as a mini cargo bike, and Lectric's huge accessory ecosystem bolts right on.
- ✓It ships fully assembled and folds to 37 x 17 x 29 inches, small enough for a car trunk, RV bay, or apartment closet.
- ✓The bright 3.5-inch detachable color TFT display has a USB-C port for charging your phone and simple Eco-through-Turbo mode labels anyone can understand.
Cons
- ✗At roughly 71 lbs with the long-range battery installed, it is a beast to lift folded into a trunk - owners consistently say folding it is easy but carrying it is not.
- ✗Lectric only backs it with a 1-year warranty while Aventon, Rad Power, and Velotric all offer 2 years.
- ✗There is no companion app, GPS tracking, or theft alerts - features rivals at this price are starting to include.
- ✗One frame size fits most, but riders over about 6'3" report a cramped cockpit even with the telescoping stem maxed out.
- ✗The 20 x 3-inch small-diameter tires feel twitchy at the unlocked 28 mph top speed compared to full-size 27.5-inch commuters.
- ✗The base $999 model comes with a much smaller 10.4Ah (499Wh) battery, so real range roughly halves if you skip the Long-Range upgrade.
- ✗The basic coil suspension fork dives under hard braking and lacks the damping of pricier forks - some owners lock it out entirely.
- ✗The drivetrain uses a budget 8-speed freewheel and Shimano Altus derailleur, fine for flats but coarse-shifting once the assist tapers off on climbs.
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