Lectric XPeak vs Lectric XPress
On the numbers that decide this pair, the Lectric XPeak is 6.8 kg lighter than the Lectric XPress. Everything else is below, including where it loses.
Range is our estimate under the reference ride, not the manufacturer's claim. Cost is over 5 years at 3,000 km a year, on the same formula the cost-of-ownership calculator runs. How we work this out
| Spec | Lectric XPeak | Lectric XPress |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated range | 39 km | 48 km |
| Battery | 672 Wh | 672 Wh |
| Weight | 22.2 kg | 29 kg |
| Motor torque | 85 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Top speed | 45 km/h | 45 km/h |
| Price | $1,299 | $1,299 |
| 5-year cost | $2,023 | $2,023 |
Where each one wins
- Lectric XPeak is 6.8 kg lighter.
- Lectric XPress is 9 km further on range.
The Lectric XPeak leads on 1 of these, the Lectric XPress on 1. Neither sweeps it, so the choice comes down to which of those you actually use.
Who each one is for
Lectric XPeak
Suits you if you want:
- 85 Nm of torque, which is steep-hill territory
- fast class, which keeps up with city traffic
- rated to 150 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 39 km estimated, which covers a 19 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- fast class, so it is registered and helmeted in most places
Lectric XPress
Suits you if you want:
- 85 Nm of torque, which is steep-hill territory
- fast class, which keeps up with city traffic
- rated to 136 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 48 km estimated, which covers a 24 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- fast class, so it is registered and helmeted in most places
Each line above is read straight from the specification: torque, weight, payload, battery and our range estimate. Nothing here is a preference, and neither bike is being recommended over the other.
What each one costs to own
Over 5 years the two land within 5% of each other, which is inside the error on any of these inputs. Cost is not the deciding factor here.
That figure moves mostly on the battery. The Lectric XPeak covers about 35,840 km before its pack is due for replacement; the Lectric XPress, about 35,840 km. Ride less than that and the replacement never enters the sum.
| Over five years | Lectric XPeak | Lectric XPress |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | $1,299 | $1,299 |
| Charging | $68 | $68 |
| Servicing | $972 | $972 |
| Battery replacement | ||
| Resale value | $-316 | $-316 |
| Total | $2,023 | $2,023 |
Run these numbers on your own mileage
Which one to buy
- Pick the Lectric XPress if you ride to the edge of the battery and dislike planning around it.
- Pick the Lectric XPeak if you carry the bike up steps, onto a train, or into a flat.
Verdict
There is no verdict to give. The Lectric XPeak and the Lectric XPress are the same bike to within the precision of anything we can measure, so buy whichever is cheaper on the day.
Range here is an estimate under one reference ride, not a measurement. Yours will differ with terrain, weight, tyres and weather, which is what the range calculator is for.
Tell me when either of these gets cheaper
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