Lectric’s new-and-improved cargo bike has better looks, more features, and the same great performance for a ridiculously low price.
Cargo e-bikes offer a healthy, active method of running errands and spending more time with the family, but their cost can be prohibitive. In an era when the cost of everything is high and seemingly always rising, purchasing an e-bike—plus all the accessories needed to haul kids and cargo—may simply not be an option for many families.
Lectric, a brand known for its affordable and highly portable folding e-bikes, set out to make owning an electric cargo bike attainable for the average family with the first-generation XPedition a couple of years ago. The bike had a high weight capacity and a low price that made it appealing, but it was otherwise relatively spartan.
Now, the redesigned XPedition 2.0 boasts an even more reinforced frame, a more refined aesthetic, new programming, and a boatload of additional features—all starting at the same entry-level price below $1,500.
The base model is well-equipped with a capable 750W rear hub motor, an 8-speed drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, and integrated lights and turn signals. It also includes a 624-watt-hour (Wh) battery with an estimated range of 60 miles and basic passenger accessories such as seat pads and footboards.
Lectric also offers two upgrade levels: a mid-tier option with two 624-Wh batteries and a high-end long-range model with two 840-Wh batteries. These options include even more accessories and are advertised to achieve up to 120 and 170 miles of range, respectively—and all three options share a total payload capacity of 450 lbs!
Range is just one aspect of the XPedition 2.0’s performance we tested while reviewing the bike. See below to see how this cranked-up cargo hauler compares to the competition!
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