Lectric XPedition2: specs and AEB Score

A longtail cargo bike usually costs more than a lot of people want to spend on a bike, which is why the price on the Lectric XPedition2 made me look twice. At $1,399 (as of Oct 27, 2026), Lectric lists a 300 lb rear rack, a 450 lb total payload, a torque sensor, hydraulic brakes and a mount for a second battery. I haven’t ridden it. Everything here comes from Lectric’s official XPedition2 page, checked on Oct 23, 2026 for the full specs and rechecked on Oct 27, 2026 for price, battery options, accessories and reviews, plus what I learned on the Rad RadWagon 4 my family used as a cargo bike.

Should you buy one?

On paper, it’s a lot of cargo bike for the money. The rack is rated for 300 lb, and Lectric built two mounting windows into it for children’s seats. The bike also folds at the stem and comes apart enough to fit a smaller space, which is unusual for a longtail.

The trade-offs are weight and a few hardware choices. Lectric lists it at 65 lb without batteries, and each battery is 9 lb, so it’s about 74 lb ready to ride with one. That’s my math from Lectric’s numbers. The wheels are 20 in, the fork has 50mm of travel, and the included warranty is one year, shorter than the two years Rad and Velotric offer. Lectric does sell extended coverage.

Lectric’s page also showed “In stock, almost gone” with a compare-at price of $1,813 when I checked. I wouldn’t treat that compare-at price as what anyone actually paid.

How the weight limits work

This is the part I’d want every parent to understand before ordering. Lectric rates the bike for 450 lb total, and breaks that down: up to 330 lb for the rider, 300 lb on the rear rack and 30 lb in a front basket. Those numbers don’t add up to 450 on purpose. Everything together, rider plus kids plus bags, has to stay under 450 lb.

So a 180 lb parent can put about 270 lb on the bike, which covers two kids and a load of groceries. A 300 lb rider has 150 lb left. That’s my math from Lectric’s figures, and it’s the first number I’d check.

Motor and pedal assist

Lectric lists a 750W rear hub that peaks at 1,310W with 85 Nm of torque, controlled by a 24 amp controller that’s sealed for weather. That’s the kind of torque you want when the rack carries a child up a hill.

The bigger upgrade from the first XPedition is the torque sensor. Lectric pairs it with what it calls PWR+, which caps the assist at a set power level for each of the five assist settings. In practice that should make the bike feel smoother and more predictable than an on/off cadence sensor, which matters most when you’re starting from a stop with a passenger behind you. The RadWagon 4 I filmed used a cadence sensor, so this is a real difference on paper.

There’s a thumb-operated throttle under the left side of the bar, and the bike can be set as Class 1, 2 or 3. Lectric says its top speed is 28 mph. Lectric also says riders must be 16 or older. With kids on the back, 28 mph is a lot of speed, so check your local rules on our e-bike laws hub and ride at the pace your stopping distance allows.

Batteries and range

The single battery is a removable 48V, 13Ah, 624Wh pack certified to UL 2271, rated for up to 60 miles. That rating doesn’t account for hauling 200 lb of kids, so plan on less in family use.

The second battery mount is the real range answer, and it ships with a cover on it so you can add a pack later. On Oct 27, 2026, Lectric offered three configurations: Single Battery (624Wh, up to 60 miles), Dual Battery (1,248Wh, up to 120 miles) for $400 more, and Dual Long-Range Battery (1,680Wh, up to 170 miles) for $600 more. Lectric’s battery isolator drains both packs at the same time, which it says keeps the bike at a higher voltage for longer.

Lectric sells a 5 amp fast charger for $149 and says it charges in about 3 hours or less. It doesn’t list the stock charger’s time, so I won’t give one.

Brakes, fork and tires

Lectric fits hydraulic mineral oil brakes with 180mm rotors that are 2.2mm thick. Hydraulics give strong stops with less hand force, which helps on a bike this heavy. The 180mm rotors are standard size rather than oversized.

The Courier 50 fork has 50mm of travel and a separate preload adjustment in each leg, so you can stiffen it for a heavy load. The 20 x 2.5 in street tires are puncture resistant and come with Slime already installed. Small wheels keep the load low and the bike stable when kids climb on. Lectric’s own summary of owner reviews notes that some riders find the bike’s weight and rigid ride challenging, even as most praise its stability and power on hills.

The drivetrain is a Shimano Altus 8-speed with an 11-32T freewheel, a 52T chainring and a KMC chain with an idler pulley to keep tension. The color LCD has a USB-C port, and the electrical parts are rated IP65.

Lights, fenders and safety

The lights run off the main battery: a headlamp, a brake-activated rear light and turn signals you trigger from arrows on the controls. The rear fender has a built-in wheel shroud to keep kids’ feet and cargo out of the spokes. The bike is certified to UL 2849.

Fit, folding and storage

Lectric lists one step-thru frame for riders 4’11” to 6’5”, with a 21 in standover, a seat height from 32 to 49 in and a handlebar that adjusts from 41 to 44 in. That range makes it easy to share between two parents of very different heights.

Unfolded, it’s 77 in long. Folded, it’s 70 x 10 x 30 in. The length barely changes, but the height drops by more than a foot, which helps it fit in a car or a tight garage corner. The pedals come off quickly too. It’s still a long, heavy bike to move by hand.

Accessories for kids

Lectric’s add-on list on Oct 27, 2026 included snap-in aluminum running boards for $89 and a large rear basket for kids or cargo. It was also offering rack cushions and a 40mm suspension seatpost free with the bike, but promotions like that change, so confirm at checkout.

What owners say

Lectric’s page showed 4.9 out of 5 from 663 reviews on Oct 27, 2026. Lectric’s own review summary says many owners carry children, groceries and other cargo. Those are owner reports collected by the seller, not my testing.

How it fits with the bikes I’ve reviewed

The RadWagon 4 is the longtail I lived with. My family used it for pool runs, trips around town and grocery stops, and the dual-leg kickstand was sturdy. On paper, the XPedition2 adds the torque sensor and hydraulic brakes the RadWagon 4 lacked. Rad’s current longtail, the RadWagon 5, adds those too, at $2,399 (as of Oct 27, 2026), with a 375 lb payload. The XPedition2 costs $1,000 less and lists a higher payload, while the RadWagon 5 has a two-year warranty.

If one passenger is enough, a shorter utility bike like the RadRunner Max is easier to store. For the full lineup, see my best cargo e-bikes guide.

Quick specs (single battery)

Sources: Lectric XPedition2 product page, checked Oct 23, 2026 (specs, weight) and Oct 27, 2026 (price, battery options, payload breakdown, size guide, accessories, warranty, review score and summary). The weight with one battery (about 74 lb) is my math from Lectric’s 65 lb and 9 lb.

Pros and cons (from the specs)

Pros: torque sensor and 85 Nm at $1,399; 300 lb rack with child seat mounts; 450 lb payload; dual battery options up to 170 miles; hydraulic brakes and turn signals; fits riders 4’11” to 6’5”; folds for storage.

Cons: about 74 lb with one battery; 20 in wheels and a 50mm fork; a one-year warranty; the second battery costs extra; some owners call the ride rigid.

Who it’s for

The XPedition2 makes sense for parents who want to carry one or two kids on a budget, riders who haul groceries or gear, and families who want two adults of very different heights to share one bike. Look elsewhere if you have to carry the bike up stairs, want big wheels for rough roads, or want a longer warranty.

Price

$1,399 for the single-battery XPedition2 on Lectric’s site as of Oct 27, 2026. The Dual Battery version was listed at $400 more and the Dual Long-Range at $600 more.