This isnt a case of crowdfunding shenanigans either.
The bike is available forpre-orderon Lectrics site right now and is set to ship in June.
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They also help distribute weight toward the center of the bike for better handling.
Granted, not all mid-drive motors are made the same, and the implementation matters too.
Unfortunately, that one costs $3,300.
But if the experience is anything like the Current, riders are in for a treat.
At the very least, it should be an improvement over the somewhat jerky ride of the XP 2.0.
I also have to applaud the massivebatterysetup; 1,000 Wh is huge.
The few that do have similarly large batteries didnt have a mid-drive motor or a torque sensor.
The XPremium is pretty much a unicorn in the ebike world.
Considering Ive reached over 40 miles on the Current with a 500 Wh battery, that estimate seems realistic.
I do have some qualms with the design, although theyre mostly personal.
Mostly, I just wish Lectric offered some design variants.
The 34 kg (75 lb) weight almost defeats the purpose of having a folding bike.
Its also not exactly the prettiest ebike Ive seen.
Still, those are just my own pet peeves.
The Lectric XPremium is shaping up to be an excellent deal.
