Game-changing Lectric XP4 next-gen electric bike launched, shocking industry once again

https://electrek.co/2025/05/06/game-changing-lectric-xp4-next-gen-electric-bike-launched-shocking-industry-once-again/

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CrayonRosary@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y

The long-range version sounds amazing. Bigger battery and 750W motor. I'm very tempted to preorder one right now. I've been looking at the XP 3 for a while, but decided to wait to see what the 4 had to offer, and it looks great!

Flemmy@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 1y

Custom e-bikes is going to be hot stuff. My city transport is a e-scooter and the scooter workshops are making cash.

nailingjello@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Lots of solid improvements. I have an XP3 that I pre-ordered 2.5 years ago and it still works great. I've definitely put money in to upkeep/upgrades with better tires, brakes, brake pads, headlight, and more. It has over 550 miles on it and keeps going.

Some things I'd love to see from the standpoint of a user that actually folds their bike and stuffs it in to a vehicle...

  1. 68 lbs. is heavy (yes I know they make a lite version but it's too limited).
  2. Add a catch that locks the folded halves together, makes it more secure when lifting and transporting a folded bike (I use these ROK Straps 12'-42' Adjustable Pack Strap but having something integrated would be nice)
  3. Add bump-stops or something to prevent metal on metal scraping when folded (I stick a piece of cardboard or styrofoam in between)
_haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 1y

My Portola just has a cloth strap to keep it together folded, works well enough.