Lectric Ebikes has despatched one other salvo throughout the bow of the e-bike trade, this time additional entrenching itself within the best-selling cargo e-bike position with main upgrades to the brand new XPedition 2.0 electrical cargo bike.
The unique Lectric XPedition was already a runaway success, ushering in unheard-of bang on your buck within the rapidly rising cargo e-bike class.
However now the Phoenix-based electrical bicycle model is doubling down on worth with an extended record of upgrades within the second-generation mannequin – all with out a rise over the unique model’s $1,399 price ticket.
“The XPedition has been the best-selling and most profitable cargo e-bike within the trade since its debut, and that’s attributable to its unmatched mixture of efficiency and worth,” stated Lectric Ebikes CEO and Co-Founder Levi Conlow. “With the XPedition 2.0, we’re doubling down on that dedication. Even in a yr when many e-bike costs have gone up, we’re delivering important upgrades with out growing the value—one thing we consider will solely amplify the continued success of this e-bike.”
With a stretched rear rack and a weight capability of 450 lb within the redesigned body, the XPedition 2.0 is constructed to hold nearly any cargo that riders can think about, from further gear to further passengers. In truth, a mix of cargo holders and passenger seats makes the XPedition 2.0 supreme for each duties.
However the greater story right here is undoubtedly all the new options added to the XPedition 2.0.
These upgrades embody a brand new torque sensor designed by Lectric Ebikes to supply higher, extra responsive pedal help. However throttle lovers, don’t despair! After all the present throttle stays, permitting riders to decide on between a simple throttle journey or an enticing pedal help journey – or each.
The 750W M24 hub motor within the rear gives a peak energy score of 1,310W, which implies higher acceleration and stronger hill climbing – even when the bike is loaded down with cargo or buddies.
The kickstand is now wider for a extra secure stance, whereas the tires have been barely narrowed to 2.5 inches for a extra nimble journey. To make up for the lowered air quantity within the tires, the journey will get plusher with a brand new 50mm dual-spring suspension fork providing adjustable suspension. There’s additionally a suspension seat put up, so it’s not solely the rider’s palms getting the consolation therapy.
Talking of palms, up on the handlebars is a brand new coloration show in addition to up to date bolt-on grips and controls for the brand new flip alerts.
There are additionally three battery choices out there, permitting riders to determine simply how a lot vary they want. When totally kitted out, the biggest battery possibility of 35Ah offers the bike 1.68 kWh of capability and a variety of as much as 170 miles (273.6 km) per cost when utilizing pedal help. Whereas throttle-riders will most likely see a variety of half that a lot, that’s nonetheless a few of the longest vary out there within the cargo e-bike market. And people batteries are additionally UL-compliant, providing peace of thoughts for individuals who are rightfully involved about security.
To make sure that massive battery capability can nonetheless cost rapidly, Lectric has a brand new suitable quick charger with 5-amp output to chop charging time by 60% in comparison with the bottom charger.
The bottom mannequin of the Lectric Ebikes XPedition 2.0 begins at US $1,399 and consists of the one 624 Wh battery. Upgrading to the twin battery mannequin boosts the battery to 1,248 Wh and is priced at US $1,699. For the longest-range using, the twin long-range battery mannequin has that big 1,680 Wh battery capability and is priced at US $1,999.
The XPedition 2.0 is available in each Stratus White and Raindrop Blue colorway choices, and options the identical technical specs and parts throughout all fashions, together with these highly effective hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano 8-speed transmissions, fender packages, and extra.
Further equipment are typically supplied à la carte, however Lectric’s promotional providing throughout the pre-order interval packages a number of hundred {dollars} of equipment with the bikes free of charge, together with working boards, seat cushions, body luggage, and upgraded lighting.
Pre-orders positioned quickly are anticipated to ship within the first week of January.
Electrek’s Take
It’s actually beginning to really feel like all the opposite e-bike firms are simply preventing for second place, doesn’t it?
I’m not saying that is the most effective cargo e-bike on the market. Nevertheless it’s received to be the 100% greatest bang-for-your-buck cargo e-bike that’s ever hit the streets. It might’t maintain a candle to the high-end $4k-$7k premium cargo e-bikes that I like to drool over, however this will get a lot of the identical utility at a fraction of the value. And extra importantly, it makes this sort of using obtainable by so many individuals who in any other case wouldn’t have the ability to afford a cargo e-bike to take their children to highschool or go away their automotive within the storage for many of their grocery purchasing journeys.
I’ve been a Lectric Ebikes fan since 2019, once I examined one of many first ten e-bikes the corporate ever produced. It’s now been over half one million e-bikes later and the corporate continues to be providing the identical nice worth as ever.
It’s days like these that remind me how true to the mission Lectric has stayed, providing unimaginable worth and constantly pushing the restrict on how a lot they’ll provide to riders on restricted budgets.
