Lectric launches XP Lite3 e-bike, the new best low-cost model in the US

Lectric eBikes, the largest electric bike company in the US by just about any metric you can measure, has just unveiled its latest model: the Lectric XP Lite3. And with a starting price of just $799, the new lightweight folding electric bike is continuing the company’s tradition of packing surprisingly impressive features into remarkably affordable e-bikes.

The XP Lite2 had been widely considered the best bang-for-your-buck option in the ultra-budget category, offering an affordable yet punchy Class 2 e-bike for a song, despite still coming from a reputable US-based company with strong reputation for warranty and support.

Now, the third-generation model builds on what has become one of the most successful budget e-bike platforms in the country, bringing a long list of upgrades designed to make the bike easier to ride, fold, transport, and live with.

And perhaps most importantly, Lectric has managed to keep that familiar $799 starting price that debuted on the original XP Lite1 all the way back in 2022.

The new Lectric XP Lite3 weighs just 49 lb (22.2 kg), making it one of the lighter options in Lectric’s extensive lineup of folding electric bikes. That’s still no featherweight, partly due to Lectric’s insistence on not neutering the bike’s performance, but it’s still a solid 10-20 lb lighter than the average direct-to-consumer e-bike these days.

The bike retains the compact folding design that made its predecessors popular with everyone from college students to RV owners, but introduces a redesigned frame with improved ergonomics and a reinforced folding latch borrowed from the company’s flagship XP4 model.

New quick-release pedals further reduce the bike’s storage footprint, making it easier to squeeze into a car trunk, apartment closet, or RV storage compartment.

Despite its compact dimensions, the XP Lite3 can support a maximum payload of 275 lb (125 kg) and accommodates riders ranging from 4’8” to 6’2”.