Commuter
Lectric XPress2
$1,399
Price
85 Nm
Torque
672 Wh
Battery
66 lb
Weight
Lectric XPress2 vs Velotric T1 ST Plus
Two commuter e-bikes at $1,399–$1,399, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The XPress2 peaks 710 W higher.
- The XPress2 makes 45 Nm more torque.
- The XPress2 carries 319 Wh more battery.
- The T1 ST Plus is 27 lb lighter.
- The T1 ST Plus claims 10 more miles of range.
- The XPress2 uses a torque + cadence sensor; the T1 ST Plus uses a torque sensor.
- The XPress2 is hardtail (front only); the T1 ST Plus is rigid.
- The XPress2 has a throttle; the T1 ST Plus has no throttle.
Every spec, side by side
| XPress2 | T1 ST Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,399 | $1,399 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $2.08 per Wh | $3.97 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 85 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Motor power | 750 W | 350 W |
| Peak power | 1310 W | 600 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Lectric Stealth M24 | Velotric |
| Sensor | Torque + cadence | Torque |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 672 Wh | 352.8 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | 36V |
| Capacity | 14 Ah | — |
| Cells | — | Samsung/LG 21700 |
| Removable battery | Yes | No |
| Range (claim) | 60 mi | 70 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 60 miles | Up to 70 miles (187 lb rider, PAS 1, Eco mode, flat roads) |
| Est. real range | 34 mi | 29 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 20 Wh per mile | 12 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 66 lb | 39 lb |
| Max load | 330 lb | 330 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | — | Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle |
| Unlocks to | Class 3 | Class 3 |
| Class | — | Class 1–3 |
| Throttle | Yes | No |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 8-speed | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Altus (11-32T, 46T chainring) | Shimano 8-speed (11-32T) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 160 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | 160 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Rigid |
| Fork travel | 80 mm | Rigid |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | No |
| Suspension seatpost | No | No |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.1 slick | 700 x 40c Kenda puncture resistant |
| Display | 3.5" TFT color, detachable, USB-C | 1.8" full colour, Bluetooth |
| Frame | — | 6061 triple-butted aluminum alloy |
| Sizes | One size (rider 5'4" to 6'4") | Regular, Large |
| Step-through option | No | No |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | No | — |
| Rack | No | — |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849 | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: full system | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| As the maker states it | All Lectric electric bikes meet the UL 2849 standard; batteries UL 2271 certified | Most Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified |
| Warranty | 1 yr | 2 yr |
| Warranty terms | 1 Year Warranty | 2 Year Warranty (brand policy) |
Specs transcribed from lectricebikes.com on 09/30/2026 and www.velotricbike.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.