Is the Lectric XP Trike2 worth buying?
If you asked us for one trike to buy without reading further, this would be a fair answer. The XP Trike2 costs $1,499 on November 13, 2026, arrives assembled, folds, and has the parts that make a trike calm to ride: a 13.5-inch step-over, hydraulic brakes, parking brakes and a rear differential. Its top speed is 14 mph, which is a feature for many buyers and a limit for a few. It ranks fourth, not first, because its 624 Wh battery is the smallest among our top five.
Buy it if
- You want a trike that tops out at 14 mph: fast enough for errands, slow enough to feel safe
- You are buying for a parent and want the least assembly possible
- You weigh up to 330 lb and still want a folding frame
Skip it if
- You ride long distances or hate charging: the 750 version adds 216 Wh for $200
- You have steep hills: a geared trike like the Mokwheel Granite lets you help the motor
Why is 14 mph a good thing?
A two-wheeler leans into a turn. A trike cannot, so its speed in corners is limited by its width and its weight, not by its motor. That is why many electric trikes are capped well below the 20 mph of an ordinary e-bike, and why Lectric stops this one at 14 mph. For a trip to the pharmacy or a loop around the neighborhood, 14 mph is three times walking pace and plenty.
Lectric goes one step further for new riders. In the two lowest modes, Eco and Tour, the trike can be limited to 5 mph and its acceleration softened. You, or the person you are buying for, can spend the first week there and open up the rest when it feels right.
What does the folding frame change day to day?
Unfolded, the trike is 65 inches long and 30 inches wide, so it passes a standard 32-inch doorway with an inch to spare on each side. Folded, it becomes a block of 36.5 by 38 by 26 inches, or 30 inches wide if you take the front wheel off. That fits a hallway closet, the rear of an SUV or the storage bay of an RV.
What the fold does not change is the weight. Lectric gives 79 lb without the battery; the battery adds 7 lb. Taking the battery out first makes the lift easier, and a short ramp makes it a one-person job. If lifting is out of the question, look at a hitch rack built for trikes.
Video: "Lectric eBikes | XP Trike2", Lectric eBikes on YouTube. Not made by us; chosen because it shows the trike or the topic clearly.
What's in the box?
The trike, folded and assembled, the 48 V 13 Ah battery, a 2 A charger, keys and the manual. On the day we checked, Lectric was also adding the cargo package (front and rear baskets), the support seat with backrest, an upgraded headlight, a suspension seat post and a bell at no charge.
How do you set it up, and what should the first ride be?
Unfold the frame and lock the latch, insert the stem and handlebars, charge the battery (5 to 7 hours on the stock charger, says Lectric). Set the saddle so both feet reach the ground when you stop. For the first ride, pick an empty lot, keep the 5 mph cap on and practice turning before you practice speed.
What does it really cost?
Shipping is free. $1,499 was a sale price on November 13, 2026; the crossed-out price was $1,978. The baskets (cargo package, $198 at list) were free that day; if they are not when you order, add them to your budget. A 5 A fast charger was $134.
Per watt-hour of battery, that is $2.40: the figure our tie-break uses.
What do we like, and what should you know?
- Hydraulic brakes, parking brakes and a differential at $1,499
- 14 mph top speed, with a 5 mph cap in Eco and Tour for the first rides
- 415 lb payload (330 lb rider), the highest of the folding trikes here
- Arrives assembled and folds to 36.5 by 38 by 26 inches
- UL 2849 certified; battery certified to UL 2271
The catch: One gear, one year of warranty, and 86 lb with the battery. The cadence sensor switches the motor on when the pedals turn, which feels less natural than the torque sensor on the XP Trike2 750. And the stated 50 miles assumes gentle riding: with the throttle and a full basket, think 25 to 30.
Where can you ride it, and how do you ride it safely?
Lectric's figure: 14 mph top speed; Eco and Tour modes can be capped at 5 mph while you learn. Federal product law (15 U.S.C. 2085) describes a low-speed electric bicycle as a two- or three-wheeled vehicle with working pedals, a motor of less than 750 watts and under 20 mph on motor power alone. Where you may ride is set by your state and city (see the PeopleForBikes summaries): check yours. This isn't legal advice.
A trike doesn't lean, so slow down before every corner. Set the parking brake before you get on or off. The CPSC says to stay present while the battery charges, use the maker's charger and wear a helmet on every ride.
Lectric XP Trike2 specifications
| Motor | 500 W (1,092 W peak), 65 Nm of torque |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear hub motor |
| Battery | 48 V 13 Ah (624 Wh) |
| Range (brand figure) | Up to 50 miles (Lectric) |
| Top speed | 14 mph top speed; Eco and Tour modes can be capped at 5 mph while you learn |
| Total payload | 415 lb total: rider up to 330 lb, front basket 30 lb, rear basket 75 lb |
| Trike weight | 79 lb without the battery, 86 lb with it |
| Stand-over height | 13.5 in |
| Rider height | 4'10" to 6'2" |
| Tires | 20 × 2.5 in, puncture-resistant with sealant |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc brakes, 180 mm rotors |
| Parking brake | Yes |
| Rear differential | Yes |
| Gears | Single speed |
| Pedal sensor | Cadence sensor |
| Throttle | Half-twist |
| Suspension | Front fork, 50 mm of travel |
| Seat backrest | Free extra on Nov 13 (normally $69) |
| Baskets | Front and rear baskets (cargo package, $198 list) were added at no charge on Nov 13 |
| Folds | 36.5 × 38 × 26 in folded (30 in wide with the front wheel removed) |
| Certification | UL 2849 (bike) and UL 2271 (battery) |
| Delivered | Ships folded and assembled: unfold, insert the stem and handlebars ("tool-free assembly", says Lectric) |
| Warranty | 1-year manufacturer warranty |
| Returns | Not stated |
"Not stated": not on the pages we read on November 13, 2026. Range, speed and payload are Lectric's own figures.
Why 9.3/10? The score, criterion by criterion
Each criterion is scored out of 10 from the published figure; what the brand doesn't publish scores 2. The full method is public.
| Price, against the catalog median (20%) | 7.6/10 |
|---|---|
| Stability and brakes (20%) | 10.0/10 |
| Battery energy in watt-hours (15%) | 6.8/10 |
| Stand-over height (10%) | 9.2/10 |
| Total payload capacity (10%) | 8.7/10 |
| Warranty (10%) | 4.0/10 |
| Comfort and carrying (10%) | 8.0/10 |
| Return or trial window (5%) | Not published: 2.0/10 |
How much is the Lectric XP Trike2, and where do you buy it?
$1,499 on Lectric's own US store on November 13, 2026. Sale price shown on November 13, 2026 (Black Friday period); the crossed-out list price on the page was $1,978. Lectric was also adding the cargo package (front and rear baskets), a support seat with backrest, an Elite headlight, a suspension seat post and a bell at no charge.
One step up, the sixthreezero EZ Transit is $1,499.99 for 8.3/10. We link to the brand's store because that is where we read the price and the stock.
What should you ask Lectric first?
- Which accessories come with my order today, and are the baskets still included?
- What does the 1-year warranty cover, and where is the nearest service partner?
- What is the return policy once the trike has been ridden?
- Can the 5 mph cap be set and removed from the display without tools?
Which trikes should you compare it with?
The two trikes closest in price: sixthreezero EZ Transit ($1,499.99, 8.3/10) and Addmotor Citytri E-310 ($1,599, 9.4/10). Put all three side by side.
Head-to-heads: Lectric XP Trike2 750 vs Lectric XP Trike2, Mokwheel Granite vs Lectric XP Trike2, Lectric XP Trike2 vs sixthreezero EZ Transit, Lectric XP Trike2 vs Viribus FC1, Lectric XP Trike2 vs Liberty Trike Freedom.
Rankings with this trike: best electric trikes, electric tricycle for seniors, folding electric trike, electric trike for heavy adults, best electric trike under $1000.
Guides that mention it or help you decide: are electric trikes safe for seniors, electric trike laws, how much does an electric trike cost.
Where do these figures come from?
- lectricebikes.com/products/xp-trike-white, read November 13, 2026
Not medical or legal advice: rules vary by state and city, and your doctor knows your health.
