Lectric already has fame for delivering stable electrical bikes at finances costs, because of fashions just like the $1,000 XP 2.0. Now, it has taken that to a brand new stage with the launch of the Lectric XP Lite. It’s a 46 pound folding e-bike with a 48 volt electrical system that may hit speeds of 20 MPH, and prices simply $800. 

To get the worth all the way down to that stage, Electric diminished the battery dimension from 9.6Ah (461Wh) on the XP 2.0 to 7.8Ah (375Wh). It additionally has smaller, narrower wheels than the XP 2.0 and lacks its 7-speed gearshift and entrance suspension.

Still, Lectric claims you may get 40 miles of autonomy, simply 5 miles lower than the XP 2.0, although that’ll require quite a lot of pedaling as vary drops to fifteen miles with the throttle solely. Speed-wise, it may well hit as much as 20 MPH with pedal help or throttle, in comparison with 28 MPH for the XP 2.0

It’s obtained the identical model of folding body that permits you to get it all the way down to a conveyable dimension (36x16x26 inches) for journey or storage, and at 46 kilos, it’s totally mild for a foldable e-bike. It can use most of the similar equipment because the XP 2.0, together with the racks, baskets, lights, consolation bundle and extra. 

Other options embody an simply swappable battery compartment, twist throttle, backlit LCD show with a big readout, 160mm disc brakes, built-in entrance/back lights and IP65 water resistance. It’s additionally what the corporate calls its “most customizable e-bike to date” with 4 colour choices (Arctic White, Midnight Black, Lectric Blue, and Sandstorm) and three accent bundle choices at $99 every (Carry, Commuter and Comfort). 

Lectric gave first trip on the brand new mannequin to Electrek, which has examined the corporate’s earlier fashions just like the XP 2.0 up to now. It famous that quite a lot of bikes within the $500-$800 class are “junk,” however referred to as the XP Lite “a quality offering at a super low price.” As talked about, Lectric’s XP Lite e-bike prices $799 with out equipment and is now available to order.