The review of the ceptric XP 3.0 is not very good

The Lectric XP lite: A low-cost direct to consumer ebike with an easy-to-discovery handlebar package

The original Lectric XP was one of the first folding electric bikes I ever tried, back in 2020. The lite model of the ebike shaves the fat-tire ebike down in several ways but it still retains many of the odd quirks I didn’t like. However, the price was already palatable at $999. The XP lite is still a good value at $799.

You don’t need to know how to install a bike wheel when you have the Lectric XP lite, it’s a direct to consumer ebike. Just attach the handlebars and you’re pretty much good to go. (You’ll need your own bell, but Lectric includes a front and rear light.) I note that on my unit one of the pedals was slightly bent because he grazed the frame as I rode. I bent it back into place, but you may want to check yours.

You can adjust the seat post and handlebars to fit your height, and as a 6’4″ person, I had no issues with it. The handlebars were tall and easy to reach, though the saddle is not the best after a long ride; padded liner shorts might be in order, or you can swap out the seat for something nicer. (Lectric has a “comfort package” you can tack on to upgrade to a different seat and a suspension seat post.)

Unfolding a Lectric Fat-tire Ebike: The Case for a Bigger, Better, Faster, Cheaper XP

It’s definitely easier to lug the XP Lite around over the original XP, but it’s not fun. First off, the folding and unfolding process is just as annoying as ever. You just need to undo a latch and fold the front half on the back, but the mechanism is so stiff that it requires a good deal of effort to fold this thing. It feels like it’s made of metal. To fold the ebike, you have to lift it off the ground.

I rode the original LectricXp for 6 months during the Pandemic of 2020. It was a salve, a way to feel the breeze on my face during quarantine and go farther than usual without hopping on public transportation. I have a soft spot for it. Lectric’s aim was to deliver a foldable, powerful fat-tire ebike for under $1,000, and this is still true with version 3.0 of the XP three years later.

I tested the standard Lectric XP, but as usual there’s a Step-Thru model if you want an easier time clambering onto the seat. Much of what I said in my review of the Lectric XP 1.0 is the same for the XP 3.0. It comes completely assembled, and if you remove the box you can unfold it. It’s still freakin’ heavy (in fact, it’s 1 pound heavier at 64 pounds), but I found it easier to unfold than the cheaper and lighter Lectric XP Lite—the hinge is a lot smoother.

Make sure you choose the Elite Bundle when you buy, as it comes with a larger seat, suspension seat post, bike lock, and Elite headlight. These are all really handy accessories. As a 6’4″ man, I much prefer the giant seat over the original saddle; it’s more comfortable. This is my first time trying a suspension seat post, and consider me a convert. It makes the bumps on the road easier to navigate. The headlight is bright, but it may be hard to readjust it every so often because it tends to move around if the roads are rough. It was tricky to install storage for the included bike lock because of the narrow space on the frame. At least I don’t need to bring a bag to carry the lock.

Three years on and I’m still not a fan of how you power the ebike. Lectric makes you stick a key into the bottom frame of the downtube. To turn on the battery, twist it so that you can press the power button on the handlebars. If you plan to park it outdoors often, your key will open the battery and allow you to charge it indoors. I just hate constantly having to reach the underside of the frame. Do you think James Bond would be hunting for the keyhole before he hopped on a motorcycle? So uncool.