{"id":39760,"date":"2023-03-07T10:26:04","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T17:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/?p=39760"},"modified":"2025-01-02T22:29:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T05:29:06","slug":"lectric-xpremium-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/lectric-xpremium-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Lectric XPremium Review, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Dual battery long range, ride almost anywhere<\/h3>\n<div class=\"featured-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DSC8743.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric XPremium Review 2024\" width=\"1200\" height=\"550\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30014\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<div class=\"summary\">\nIn this review about the  Lectric XPremium model, our team rode this e-bike over 190 miles, testing its motor performance, battery range, hill climbing ability, braking, handling, and ride comfort to give our quality assessment. Featuring a new mid-drive motor, the XPremium is designed to go farther, ride better off-road, and carry more weight than other Lectric  models. <\/p>\n<p>Lectric eBikes is fast becoming one of the top direct-to-consumer sellers in the US because of its product range and price points. And the new XPremium is an extension of that. One can argue that you get a lot in this e-bike, especially considering the fact that it can be had for around $1500, including suspension forks, hydraulic disc brakes and fat tires that will take you as far as 80-100 miles with the two-battery system.<\/p>\n<p>Spending many hours on this e-bike, we have great insight about this e-bike within the following review. If you are interested in learning more about the Lectric XPremium, then you will want to continue reading here.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ebrdeals.com\/LectricHP\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ebr-check-best-price-btn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30841\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>*Lectric no longer sells the XPremium, but they have similar rides worth checking out:<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/lectric-xp-3-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lectric XP 3.0 Review<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/lectric-xpedition-2-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lectric XPedition 2.0 Review<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more-->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-top4-ad1-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614756468453-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614756468453-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-top4-ad2-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614756892714-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614756892714-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comparison-sec\">\n<div class=\"comparison-models\">\n<div class=\"ebike-model\">Bike Category: <span class=\"features\">Utility\/Folding<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-model\">Bike Class: <span class=\"features\">Class 2: PAS\/Throttle assist, up to 20 mph<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-community-container\" style=\"padding-top: 60px;\">\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"advertisement-wrap\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/main-middle-billboard-970x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614748200089-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614748200089-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"video-wrap\">\n<div class=\"video-title\">Lectric XPremium Video Review<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-video\">\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fsueVbeXlVQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pro-con-wrap\">\n<div class=\"pro-wrap\">\n<div class=\"pro-con-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pro.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"53\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30015\" \/>Pro&#8217;s<\/div>\n<ul class=\"pro-list\">\n<li>Efficient power output from the 500-watt mid-drive motor.<\/li>\n<li>Up to 100-mile range from dual batteries.<\/li>\n<li>Better motor engagement through the torque sensor.\n<\/li>\n<li>Strong stopping power from Zoom hydraulic disc brakes &#038; 160mm rotors.<\/li>\n<li>Good traction and control from the 20\u201d x 4\u201d fat tires<\/li>\n<li>Smooth ride &#038; 80mm wheel travel through the hydraulic forks.<\/li>\n<li>Riding comfort from the suspension seat post and comfy seat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"con-wrap\">\n<div class=\"pro-con-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/cons.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"53\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30016\" \/>Con&#8217;s<\/div>\n<ul class=\"con-list\">\n<li>There is a bit of lag from the motor when you change gears.<\/li>\n<li>Frame size and extra battery make this heavier than most folding e-bikes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"features-wrap\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrap\">\n<div class=\"features-heading\">ELECTRICAL SPECS &#038; FEATURES<\/div>\n<ul class=\"features-list\">\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">Motor:\t500 watts, 57nm torque,18-amp controller<br \/>\n<\/span> <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">Battery: \t(2) 10.4 amp-hour, 48-volt batteries<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">Pedal-Assist:\tFive levels of pedal assist (PAS 1 &#8211; 5)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">Throttle:\tLeft thumb trigger<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">Class:\t2, 20 mph throttle &#038; PAS (option to make Class 3, 28 mph)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">Torque sensor:\tBuilt into motor<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">Tires: \t20\u201d x 4\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">Suspension: \tCoil spring fork with 80mm of travel, hydraulic<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">FreewheelCassette: \t12-32T<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">Brakes: \t160mm Hydraulic disc<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature-wrap\">\n<div class=\"features-heading\">Weight &#038; Dimensions<\/div>\n<ul class=\"features-list\">\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">Total weight:\t\t75lbs (w\/ battery)<\/span> <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">Capacity:\t\t330 lbs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">Unfolded dimension:\t74\u201dL x 25\u201dW x 28\u201dH<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">Folded dimension:\t40\u201dL x 22\u201dW x 32\u201dH<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">Seat to Ground:\t32\u201d min, 42\u201d max<\/span> <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">Handlebar:\t\t635mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">Motor:\t\t\t9 lbs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">Battery\t\t\t7 lbs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"components-wrap\">\n<div class=\"features-heading\">Components &#038; Accessories<\/div>\n<ul class=\"features-list\">\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">LCD Display: backlit, heads-up LCD display provides trip and battery intelligence on the go. IP-65 rated electrical components ensure greater water and dust resistance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">Shift Sensor: A game-changing shift sensor detects movement in the brakes and temporarily cuts the motor output to protect your drivetrain and keep the ride smooth &#038; controlled.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">Safety Lights An integrated safety system, featuring a headlight and rear break light combination powered by the internal battery allows you to be seen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">Rear Rack holds up to 55 lbs and is equipped with mounting holes for accessories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"feature-text\">Handlebar Grips The faux-leather grips provide an elevated look.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review \">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">Lectric XPremium Review: Bike Overview<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary\">\nExpanding the boundaries of how far their e-bikes can go, the Lectric&#8217;s new XPremium is designed to travel up to 100 miles on a single charge. With the help of its two 48-volt batteries, Lectric now offers an e-bike that is claimed to have a range of 100 miles. So, as leaders in the independent testing of e-bikes, we felt obliged to test this bike, along with its other features, to see if this e-bike lives up to its claim. In many ways it does.<\/p>\n<p>Powering Class 2 e-bike is the new Truckrun 500-volt motor, making this a Class 3 e-bike, with pedal assistance up to 28 mph, and a throttle up to 20 mph. Riding on a newly designed frame that is longer and a bit heavier than past Lectric models, the XPremium takes on tough terrain with its 20\u201d x 4\u201d fat tires, and suspension forks to carry up to 330 lbs on pavement or dirt trails.<\/p>\n<p>Adding the second battery and extending the weight capacity on the XPremium, Lectric now sells an e-bike that will supposedly take you, and your youngster, pet or groceries, farther than most e-bikes. So, how did this e-bike do on our tests? Read on and you will see.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-bottom4-ad1-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614758595982-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614758595982-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-bottom4-ad2-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614758767973-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614758767973-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_30052\" style=\"width: 835px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30052\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DSC8658.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric XPremium riding on street\" width=\"1197\" height=\"798\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30052\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lectric raised the bar on utility e-bikes, adding a second battery and mid-drive motor to the new XPremium.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lectric-XPremium_Written-Review_Small-7-of-41-1.jpg\"  alt=\"Lectric XPremium folding latch\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lectric\u2019s unique folding frame simplifies folding, storing and transporting.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lectric-XPremium_Written-Review_Small-19-of-41.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric XPremium grip, throttle, and shifter\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shifting, braking and throttling are a breeze on the XPremium<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review \">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">Lectric XPremium Review: Circuit Test for Motor Performance, Speed and Acceleration<\/h2>\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"c398d16a-238c-4d99-82c4-37c2d1abd1bd\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Lectric XPremium - Circuit Test\"><\/div>\n<p><script>!function(e,i,n,s){var t=\"InfogramEmbeds\",d=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[t].process&&window[t].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var o=e.createElement(\"script\");o.async=1,o.id=n,o.src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\",d.parentNode.insertBefore(o,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\");<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>The circuit test is valuable at helping us determine how this e-bike performs, with no pedal assistance, and at each of the five pedal assistance levels. The test results above reveal the consistency of the motor\u2019s power delivery to the rear wheel. PAS 1 was okay for occasional motor engagement, but on a heavy bike like this, I wanted consistent engagement. I could ride this bike all day using mostly PAS 3 and PAS 4, and PAS 5 occasionally when I needed to pass a slower bike or walker.<\/p>\n<p>Robust, that\u2019s one word that describes the Lectra XPremium\u2019s performance throughout the circuit test. Increasing the PAS setting level on each lap, the XPremium surged ahead, affirming its sizable power output ability. When free-riding this e-bike, I could count on using the throttle to excel me and the bike forward when necessary. I used this valuable asset often when testing this e-bike off-road. No slipping, sliding or getting stuck in the mud for me, as the Lectra powered us out of every situation, and fun it was!<\/p>\n<p>Off-roading on this e-bike, I found PAS 3 to be the maximum for speed and fun. Off-road riding entails greater risks, with ditches, loose soil, rocks, and uneven terrain throwing unexpected challenges all along the way. A word of caution is you have prior off-road experience on motorized vehicles. When off-roading on an e-bike, you always need to remember there\u2019s nothing between you and mother nature; so think safety and ride to have fun. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-top4-ad3-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614757062630-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614757062630-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-top4-ad4-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614757439434-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614757439434-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_30052\" style=\"width: 1207px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30052\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DSC6839.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric XPremium off road riding\" width=\"1197\" height=\"798\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30052\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rather than add another battery and throw a different motor on the frame of the popular XP 3.0, Lectric was smart in designing the XPremium\u2019s frame from scratch.<br \/><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lectric-XPremium_Written-Review_Small-2-of-41.jpg\"  alt=\"Lectric XPremium dual battery\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stretching the limits: Our test rider rode 108 miles on the XPremium\u2019s 2-battery system.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lectric-XPremium_Written-Review_Small-26-of-41-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric XPremium mid drive motor\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Getting more with less: the XPremium\u2019s mid-drive motor produces more torque than rear hub motors of the same size.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">Lectric XPremium Review: Range Test &#038; Battery Performance<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>The minimum pedal assistance (PAS) ride determines how far the bike can go with minimum constant engagement from the motor with the pedaling. We are used to riding e-bikes that max-out at 50 miles. Carrying two fully charged batteries, the XPremium really made us work overtime on this test ride. <\/p>\n<p>Since the advent of e-bikes, over 100 years ago, short range distance has been an early issue for e-bikes, limiting their popularity while challenging battery manufacturers to develop greater innovation. <\/p>\n<p>Adding a second 10.4 amp-hour battery to travel up to 100 miles, Lectric challenged our team to put the XPremium to the test. Eager to hop aboard and ride, we found our patience being really tested as we approached the ninth and tenth hour of the test ride \u2013 the batteries kept this bike going, and going, and going&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>One hundred miles? Try 108 miles, that was our test result in the minimum PAS ride. The folks at Lectric weren\u2019t bluffing when they said this dual-battery e-bike should travel at least 100 miles per charge, using the PAS 1 the whole time. <\/p>\n<p>The XPremium gave us a good idea of what to expect when riding the maximum PAS test. It\u2019s a good thing we didn\u2019t have to call our spouses to tell them we\u2019d be late coming home. The expected range, using PAS 5, was 50 miles, and that\u2019s exactly how far this e-bike ran (with almost a half mile to spare). It\u2019s refreshing to see battery technology make advances like this. Perhaps in a few years we\u2019ll be writing about e-bikes that can go 200 miles. We\u2019ll see. <\/p>\n<p>One of the innovations that makes the Lectric\u2019s dual-battery system more energy efficient lies with the battery isolator that drains both batteries simultaneously, allowing you to ride longer at higher voltage levels. When available energy declines in single batteries, their voltage level also decreases, making them use energy less efficiently. This is why single batteries run out of power quicker in their last 50 percent than in their first 50 percent. It\u2019s probably safe to say we will see more e-bike manufacturers offer some kind of dual battery system, like Lectric\u2019s XPremium, on more e-bikes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-community-container\" style=\"padding-top: 60px;\">\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"advertisement-wrap\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/main-middle-2-billboard-970x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1718062192171-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1718062192171-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">Lectric XPremium Review: Hill Climb Test <\/h2>\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"4562c2b9-0ffc-4f7e-872e-d7c5b6c096f6\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Lectric XPremium Hill Test\"><\/div>\n<p><script>!function(e,i,n,s){var t=\"InfogramEmbeds\",d=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[t].process&&window[t].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var o=e.createElement(\"script\");o.async=1,o.id=n,o.src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\",d.parentNode.insertBefore(o,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\");<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>Climbing hills is one of the tasks that some e-bikes are better at than others. There are e-bikes that have a lot of power to climb hills quickly, but will only take you 30 or 40 miles. Then there are e-bikes like the XPremium that can take you 100 miles, but aren\u2019t as great at hill climbing. The Hell Hole Trail we use in our testing, with its 12 percent incline in one-third of a mile, is extreme compared to most hills e-bike riders face. But it\u2019s great for seeing how e-bikes perform in extreme conditions. Not every e-bike makes it up this hill.<\/p>\n<p>In the throttle-only portion of the hill climb test, the XPremium reached the top in two minutes ten seconds (2:10), with an average speed of 8.3 mph. This was slower than the other similarly sized folding e-bikes we tested, by an average difference of 35 seconds and 3.15 mph. But the big difference is the other folding ebikes will only take you 50 miles, at best. So, having twice the range as the other e-bikes is a reasonable trade-off. <\/p>\n<p>If you aren\u2019t familiar with mid-drive motors, then one thing you will learn is mid-drives are designed to work with your pedaling, not work independently from your pedaling, like rear hub and front wheel motors. In the range section I mentioned how the mid-drive motor is part of the reason why this bike can go 100 + miles. Well, here\u2019s the tradeoff, the XPremium will take you farther than probably any other e-bike you have ridden thus far, but it won\u2019t take you up that hill as fast as you might have expected.<\/p>\n<p>Considering hill climbing can suck a lot of power out of any e-bike battery, having a mid-drive motor on the Lectric XPremium can actually be seen as a good thing. You might enjoy the rush of climbing a hill like the \u201cHell Hole,\u201d using a 750-watt rear hub motor, but you will do it at the expense of using up more energy from the battery. Bottom line, most riders who chose the XPremium did so for its range, not for its hill climbing ability. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-middle4-ad1-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614757804438-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614757804438-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-middle4-ad2-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614758097271-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614758097271-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_30052\" style=\"width: 1207px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30052\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DSC8662.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric XPremium throttle riding\" width=\"1197\" height=\"798\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30052\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mid-drive motors are designed to assist pedaling \u2013 not replace it. Be sure you\u2019re in the right gear and PAS setting before you start your ascent, and avoid bogging the motor.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lectric-XPremium_Written-Review_Small-20-of-41-1.jpg\"  alt=\"Lectric XPremium LCD display\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The XPremium\u2019s display screen is easy to use and see in daylight. Hopefully we\u2019ll see color options in the future.<br \/><\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lectric-XPremium_Written-Review_Small-3-of-41.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric XPremium rear rack, tire, fender\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you\u2019re new to mid-drive motors, the quality of your ride will depend on the quality of your gear shifts, similar to driving a stick shift car instead of an automatic.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">Lectric XPremium Review: Brake Test<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>With all the previous talk about how this e-bike moves, now it\u2019s time to talk about how it stops \u2013 crucial to your safety. Here at the <a href=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/\">Electric Bike Report<\/a>, we run every e-bike through a brake test to see how well it performs. We test the bike\u2019s stopping power \u2013 riding at 20 mph and then stopping \u2013 three times and then calculate an average compared to other e-bikes we\u2019ve tested. <\/p>\n<p>We are fans of hydraulic disc brakes because they tend to be more responsive and stop you faster than mechanical brakes. So, we were happy to see the Lectric XPremium come equipped with Zoom hydraulic brakes. Since this e-bike has 20-inch wheels, it has the standard size 160mm brake rotors. <\/p>\n<p>Among a field of folding\/utility e-bikes that averaged a stopping distance of 23 feet 4 inches, the Lectric XPremium did slightly better, with an average stopping distance of 23 feet 3 inches. Whether I was riding on pavement or dirt trails, the XPremium\u2019s braking power was consistent. This was important when I hit tight spots and had to brake quickly. You can\u2019t under-appreciate reliable brakes, and I rode with greater confidence knowing I could rely on the XPremium to stop me when needed.<\/p>\n<p>Considering this e-bike can carry up to 330 lbs, you need to remember that the heavier the bike is, with rider included, the longer it will take for the brakes to bring the bike to a complete stop. Our test results here are based on our 220 lb rider, on a closed course, so your results will vary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-middle4-ad3-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614758265958-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614758265958-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-middle4-ad4-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614873877531-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614873877531-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lectric-XPremium_Written-Review_Small-16-of-41.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric XPremium grip and controller\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zoom brakes provide good stopping power and a more confident ride.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lectric-XPremium_Written-Review_Small-33-of-41.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric XPremium rack\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adding to this e-bikes utility ability is the rear rack, capable of carrying up to 55 lbs of cargo.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-grid-image\"><div id=\"attachment_30054\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30054\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lectric-XPremium_Written-Review_Small-6-of-41-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric XPremium saddle and seat post\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30054\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Comfortable riding, courtesy of the suspension seat post and seat springs.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_30053\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30053\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lectric-XPremium_Written-Review_Small-7-of-41-2.jpg\" alt=\"Lectric XPremium folding latch\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30053\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trademark folding design simplifies storing and transporting.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">Lectric XPremium Review: Ride Comfort, Handling and Cockpit<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>Looking back at the 175 miles we rode the Lectric XPremium, I have to say the bike\u2019s stable handling stands out most. The custom-made fork, with 80mm travel and one-sided oil damper, rolling on 20\u201d x 4\u201d fat tires, really made this possible. When off-roading, I had to stiffen the forks to handle my 190 lb frame. I can see having a lot of fun riding the XPremium around the campground, or on local dirt roads.<\/p>\n<p>Many folding e-bikes, by the nature of their folding design, don\u2019t rank as high in riding stability. But Lectra added to this by building a solid frame, and I could feel it by the way the bike felt rolling down the road, whether dirt or pavement. Lectric has been building their folding frames for over four years, so it\u2019s nice to see such a reliable frame design. <\/p>\n<p>The Shimano Tourney 7-speed trigger\/push button shifter was easy to acclimate to and worked very well during all my rides. I liked the ergonomics of the grips, especially when I started hitting bumpy sections on the off-road portion. The pedal crank size worked well with my pedaling, although I had to stop pedaling when making turns because of the frame\u2019s low ground clearance. This may be an e-bike you can ride off-road, but it\u2019s not an off-road bike in its overall design. <\/p>\n<p>Sitting on the XPremium and reaching for the handlebar, the 21-inch reach seems long. The main reason is Lectric e-bikes usually have a longer wheelbase to accommodate the folding design, and in this case dual batteries. I had to loosen the seat rail and slide the seat forward for me to fit better to the bike. That was all I could do since there is no way to adjust the stem to bring the handlebar closer. <\/p>\n<p>When judging seat comfort, I am more picky than most people. Normally, I find most saddles uncomfortable at around the fifth or sixth mile. I rode 10 miles on the XPremium\u2019s seat before my rear got sore. If you\u2019re like me then you might want to pick up a padded seat cover or a more cushy saddle. The best takeaway from the seat comfort involved the seat tube\u2019s suspension. I noticed how it absorbed some of the bumps in the road, making it a great feature on the XPremium. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-content performance-review shifting-gear-range\">\n<div class=\"reviews-left\">\n<h2 class=\"post-heading\">Lectric XPremium Review: Summary \/ Where to Buy<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>It\u2019s not often that you find a folding e-bike that can carry up to 330 lbs and travel up to 100 miles on a single charge, and that\u2019s what makes the Lectric XPremium so special. Lectric has become one of the leaders  in the e-bike industry because they use their innovation to meet rider needs while producing quality e-bikes at an affordable price. <\/p>\n<p>Utilizing a 500-watt mid-drive motor makes perfect sense in that it relies on the rider\u2019s pedaling in order to go further. Combining two batteries to work in unison, they have found a more efficient way to use battery power to make this e-bike travel farther. No doubt we will see other e-bike makers use this approach with their future models. <\/p>\n<p>Besides offering an optional color LCD display, we really hope to see Lectric replace the alloy rear cassette with a stronger steel cassette. Mid-drive motors generate more torque than rear hub motors, causing the chain to yank and wear down the cogs quicker. Going with a stronger cassette will alleviate this, as well as helping chains last a little longer. <\/p>\n<p>But all-in-all, when you look at how much the Lectric XPremium offers, you\u2019re getting a lot of great features with an e-bike that\u2019s made by a leading manufacturer who offers a 1-year warranty and industry renown customer service. This e-bike will likely be a big hit, especially with riders who need to carry more and travel farther. <\/p>\n<p>Thank you for reading this article. Please click the link below to find out more about this e-bike\u2019s pricing and availability. If you have any questions, then please post your question below, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ebrdeals.com\/LectricHP\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/electricbikereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ebr-check-best-price-btn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30841\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;Happy Riding, make sure to let us know if you have any questions  down in our comments section or if you think we left anything out in this review of the Lectric XPremium.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-right\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-bottom4-ad3-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614759007412-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614759007412-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"side-advertisement\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/reviews-sidebar-bottom4-ad4-300x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614759202862-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614759202862-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ebike-community-container\">\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ads-title\">Sponsor<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 60px;\"><div class=\"advertisement-wrap\">\r\n<!-- \/96326295\/main-bottom-billboard-970x250 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1614747990438-0'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1614747990438-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dual battery long range, ride almost anywhere In this review about the Lectric XPremium model, our team rode this e-bike over 190 miles, testing its motor performance, battery range, hill climbing ability, braking, handling, and ride comfort to give our quality assessment. 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