Lectric XP Battery Range Test and tips. How far can my 500w E-Bike go?
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- čas přidán 21. 10. 2019
- Lectric XP Ebike Range Test. How many miles can my Electric Bicycle go on one Full Battery? Ebike battery charging tips.
In my opinion 1/2 charge is around 48v. I will update this after further testing.
10/22/19 update...second battery drain I got 19 miles.
3/08/20 Update...First ride of the year I got about 25 miles (partially on a level bike trail).
5/04/20 Udate 25.7 miles on my last charge.
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I've had mine for one year now. I Love it! I watched your videos and you've taught me so many new things about what this bike has and what we can add. Great videos. Thank you! B.t.w. you're probably already aware of the front suspension fork for it but just in case you're not, check out the video on it. It's pretty cool i think. 👍
I love how he is casual while like 10 gunshots go off on the background
This was a great video with lots of good details.
Great review and breakdown of all the bikes features.
I got my XP just over 2 weeks ago and I got it about 1 1/2 weeks after I ordered it. Now I ordered the step-thru for my wife, but they are on back order it should come in about the end of September. Thanks for the video.
@RICK H It supposed to come next week. I just received my Hollywood rack for the fat tire ebikes yesterday.
Thank you ! Bought two in early July and waiting for them to arrive !!
They are coming Wednesday. I ordered July 4 thereabouts. Got the email saying they were getting ahead of schedule! So that will be less than a month wait !
As before, thanks for the great information and videos on the Lectric XP ebike!
Bueno en todo za mamas
I've been researching folding fat Ebikes and after your video I'm almost totally convinced that the Lectric XP will be my choice (as long as their price stays $888).
Thanks for sharing.
Buy do step 2.0 for just 990 it’s a dam steal from my perspective it’s worth like 3k in total cash or somthin
I got a lectric electric bike for work , been getting between 45 and 60 miles per charge, got over 200 miles on it already, love this bike
Wow 60 miles! That’s insane. I’m so excited for mine to arrive.
Downhill both ways?! Any range review I've watched on these has been 15-20 pretty much.
The most I’ve gotten on level ground was 37 miles but that’s with peddling as well.
@@JeremiahMcintosh I have the 2.0 and I average about 10-11 miles per charge, alot of throttle but definitely some pedaling, I just use it for joy rides and having fun, I’m 6’3 230lbs so I’m sure that has something to do with me not getting the greatest mileage
That's a really good value e-bike.
That said some compromises were made. 1 is the charger. You should use it in a cool, well ventilated spot.
If you want to extend the battery life you should avoid running it under 43 volts. You also shouldn't leave it standing for long periods at full charge.
Enjoy & ride on!
Thanks for the tip I will keep that in mind and that’s what I was thinking about the 43 volts. 👍
Great video!! I love how somebody is completely unloading rounds in the background half the time! ‘Murica!!! 🇺🇸
Haha thank you. I live near a gun club.
I agree 100 percent. Great bike for the $. And I would not ride my mt.bike in the wind here in Ks but now I go out all the time and get exercise. Thanks for the vids !!!
Very helpful review! I even subscribed. Basically, you validated much that I knew or suspected. Now I'd like you to see you investigate the changing of default settings. What's true and what's not when it comes to adjusting speed for example. Some change the speed at the cost of changing the odometer, and vice-versa. I changed my P06 from 20 to 25.5. But some people went the other direction to 12.5 combined with changing P01 from 1 to 0. And ongoing default setting mystery that no reviewer has approached yet,. There has to be a perfect answer to this mystery :D
Thanks Steve! I’m in the process of making a Speedtest video and doing a comparison on how accurate it is to digital speed sign!
Jeremiah where did you get that camera mount? BTW great and informative video!
Good information here and in the comments.
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I got my Lectric XP 2.0 for Christmas and I love it. It's perfect for me where I live. I have rode it to work and back 4 times, and it's slightly above 50% charge. Hills both ways and it's been cold 24°. I'll charge it after work tonight. Or when it's at 30%
Ask your work if they'll let you charge it . I know my company pays us extra for riding our bikes to work i believe they get a tax break. May depend on state. Good Luck.
I love pa5 i got mines not too long ago i have 250 miles on it very fun ride i belive i thank i got 12 miles mostly pa4 and hitting the max speed not bad i still had mabe 40 percent left
You are very informative,sure,I’ll subscribe.
Thank you Daniel!
Thanks for good info! Today I had around 22 miles on pedal assist 3 + throttle only, the range is not as long as I thought would be, but it was really windy and cold, so maybe it had an effect
I’m sure it could have depending on if the wind was working against you or not.
So you did not pedal at all?
We’re you mostly on flat ground or were there some hills as well?
@@JeremiahMcintosh I mostly used pedal assist 3 and sometimes throttle and yes you are right the direction of wind make huge difference
Buy a spare battery for longer range
I think the batteries slow charge like this (6 hrs) so they don't get too hot. There's nowhere really for the heat to go. We were testing aviation lithium batteries and they'd pretty much charge in 60 min. We made good use of the cooling fins on top.
Wow that would be awesome if these bikes would charge in 1 hour! I was surprised it wasn’t even the least bit warm after charging.
@@JeremiahMcintosh That's why. Even my cell phone gets fairly warm. The bike battery is basically on slow charge the whole time. You'd have to delve into the battery management system to see what over charge, over heat protections it has. They might leave those out and just slow charge. Ours would bulk charge, equalize and then shut off the charge current to prevent damage. It was 24V 45aH and weighed 57 lbs, fairly light by aviation standards. But you could overcharge it until the cells blew up with full containment. The cell stack alone was $1700, then you add the case, 4 circuit boards, tons of software, internal cell heaters, etc.
I turn my charger on its end to get more air flow probably a better idea for it to last longer also I run a small fan on mine works great you want it to last awhile.
This was really helpful. Now I know when to turn around on a roundtripper. But the seller's claim of 25-50 is an overstatement it seems.
Not really, it all depends on many factors. If you watch my newest video on level ground on the bike trail I went 20 miles and still had about 50% battery left.
My wife and dog rode to Newport Beach CA. from Yorba Linda Ca roundtrip around 43 Mike's and still had 2 bars left on her power meter. Rode mainly in PAS 2. Unrealize weight has a lot to do with it,. But she is 5'8" and about 145lbs. Not bad mileage and the trail is not flat.
I can't say how much I love this bike. I bought the 1.0 used with 2200 miles on it. Also it came with an extra battery. So I got the 2200 mile bike, with battery and an extra battery. For $360. That's a steal at twice the price.
Love your vids! Can you take the battery out of the bike and charge it separately by itself?
Thank you! Yes you can take it out and charge it by itself. The charge port is actually on the battery and there’s a small hole in the frame where the charger slides through into the battery when charging it on the bike.
iv'e had trouble with the front tire going flat goat head thorns , definitely need some slime and tire liners i went down twice from flats usually from turning on low tire & then when i fixed the tire it pops out of the rim its hard to seat when airing up the tire i had it up to 28mph but its not sustainable, i found out pas-1 is the best all around for maximum use it will maintain up to 22mph at a longer distance and drop to 17-18-20 mph it goes over thick sand but be careful turning through sand be careful..and wear a helmet @ a low rate of speed you can really get hurt if you crash i'm getting riding boots i hurt my left heal on asphalt i stayed on my feet but bruised it pretty good, great bike just be careful need a seat upgrade too i didn't get my pannier bags yet either...i am also buying a delfast 2.0 50mph & 175-miles on a single charge it has shocks and moto-seat kinda spendy!
mike powers use periods man...
I'm curious what spoke tension meter people are using for this rear wheel..??? Anything with a large meter attached (VXM) will not work...
Do you have to take it off charge when it's done charging? I know that is best practice for most things but given it's 6+ hours for a charge I'm gonna need to be sleeping before it's done for the next day. Really loving your videos on this bike, extremely helpful!
Thank You. For safety reasons you should never leave it plugged in for extended periods of time however I have done this with no problems. The charger does quit charging when The battery reaches full capacity at around 54.6 Volts.
Get a $5 mechanical timer from harbor freight and have the outlet set to turn off about 6 hours after you are most often to get home from a long commute (work/school)
Ex get home at 5pm timer cuts off power at 10:40 pm that way all u do is come home plug in and it will be charged near full the next day with no worries of over charge
My voltage is jumping between at 54.8 and 54.9 and my battery is still charging. Well the light is still red at least. Is that normal?
Maybe get a basic battery bank like an EcoFlow, mount it to the rack and keep the charger plugged in while you ride?
I do have another question . Is it normal to feel some slight very slight hesitation while riding it in pas modes? As if it wants to maintain that speed.
I am getting one this month and upgrading things like seat, seatpost - I'm a lightweight and I understand posts like the NCX12 are too stiff so I will go Zoom telescopic. Also I think I will get some wider bars as these sure look narrow. Any thoughts on grips too as these look uncomfortably plastic-like. These are my starters. Suspension forks in the future.
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Also I have my charger hanging from a shelf so it doesn’t get as hot as it has good airflow that’s with my Jetson bolt pro though not my electric XP cuz i dont have one yet lol
The IR temperature gun will not work on reflective surfaces such as the battery. Study emissivity. In addition, the IR gun measures temperature over a broad area, not at the red dot. The laser pointer is more or less a gimmick. Thanks for your review, we are enjoying both of our bikes.
Thank you for the info I was unaware temp guns don’t work on reflective surfaces. It did seem to be working tho? I’ll have to look into that!
We added a 48v 15ah aftermarket battery to our xp's. I put the new batteries on the rear rack and ya cant really tell its
there. I put a parallel "Y" connector in and hooked the battery up with fem "T" style deans connectors. We obviously get tons of extra range but the power is wonderful too, its like the stock battery when its first charged up. Its nice and easy. I do love our Xps but I do NOT like the way you have to pry the rear forks apart to get the rear tire back on. Every bike is going to get flats, slime or no slime, its going to happen. Not many people are going to be able to change a simple rear flat tire. Thats my biggest issue with the bike. And it sucks changing.Thanks for the vid's. I enjoy them.
That’s pretty cool! Where did you get the aftermarket batteries from and how much were they? Yes the rear fork tire changing definitely is an issue but if the flats not that bad you can repair it without taking it off the bike.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Yes you have to pry just right . My hands are all cut up etc. What a frustrating thing that should be easy. Theres no way for many people, they just won't be able to change their rear tire etc. I got the batteries off eBay, $291 theres cheaper ones but this guy shipped fast. I got the parallel deans style y connectors of eBay 3 for $10 (get parallel not series) and the fem t style deans connectors w/wire off eBay too. 3 for $10. You cant run both the stock battery and the more powerful battery at the same time or it could cook something so I put both of battery keys on 1 key ring. Now with a twist of the key I can have a fresh battery. The bike will go farther than my butt and forearms, hehe
I need one of these bike's!
You should get one they are awesome!
You going to love it. I but my and I did
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Beware they are HUGE!!!!
How many miles do you have now? Do you still own this bike? Do you recommend it? Thanks.
What’s the difference between the Samsung 48v 9.6 ah and the LG battery 48v 10.4 ah? Is there a lost in performance? Or distance range?
I would expect 20 to 26 miles per charge out of that battery. I just bought a 20ah tricycle pack. It's way to be, no more range anxiety. 50 miles +
That’s awesome! It really depends on a lot of factors but I can get 25-30 miles easily on mostly level ground.
Guys, you realize that you can lower your handle bars? Your HB are too high. Your arms are like a zombie or the mummy position. This affects your ability to control the bike.
A piece of advice, don't drain your battery to the fullest. It will drastically shorten its life. I understand that you are testing its limits, but after this or another, don't do it anymore. Try not to drain your battery below 30%. If possible, charge it even if 50-60% remaining. If you are not going to use it for a long time, don't charge it to 100%. Charge it to 80-90% if you are to leave it for 3-7 days. For weeks of no use, leave it at 55-60% charged. If you see 42volts there, don't use the motor anymore. You will just destroy your bsatteries early.
If you limit yourself to PAS = 3 or 2, you should get 30-35 miles with pedaling. I'd probably get 40 miles if I were riding it as I would likely be in PAS 2 or 1 only. You would also prolong the battery. Of course, it's your e-bke so you do with it as you please.
Thanks for this video. In our country, that same bike has a different brand name. And it's around U$600 only with the 10.4 aH battery. But I noticed the battery is 36v, so it should cost more if it is 48v. However, these motors can take 48-v easy, so it is just a matter of changing batteries. The controller also can handle an extra 12-v. But then again, you are on your own if something goes wrong. At most, it's just a change of controller. the motor should be fine handling that load. The controller is about U$30-40, maybe even less.
Thanks
Jeremiah, would you recommend getting a second battery for this unit?
To be honest I have not needed one yet but I have thought about getting one just in case. Depending on where you were riding unless you were traveling well over 20 to 30 miles per trip you probably don’t need one. I would say get the bike and try it for a while then if you decide later on you could always get one then.
I'm trying to find out, maybe you know or can help, does a Mate X battery fit into XP? I saw replacements online for Mate X. Has same configuration, but would need their charger. I'm curious because they offer a 48v 17.5ah battery. Which would be an awesome range increase.
I really don’t know but please let us know if you find out!
Sounds like the Red Green Show in the background.
I noticed that as well
If your mileage is reading lower than actual miles, have you tried adjusting the wheel diameter setting to a smaller wheel tricking it to be more accurate.
Can’t because that setting is factory locked.
Once your battery is fully charged and you unplug it, what does the voltage settle to? My charger shows green light and when I turn the bike on it says 53.8v. The bike is brand new.
Mines doing the same. I hope nothing is wrong with it :(
@@dana123xena Seems to be normal. I purchased a second battery and it does the same exact thing.
Thnks I order one
Hello. What is the:
saddle height minimum-maximum?
Saddle to handlebar measurement?
Thank you!
I set my charger on edge. It gives it more air around it. Doesn't get as hot.
That’s a great tip I have to try that. thanks for sharing
Thanks that helped
Thank you Don glad it was helpful for you!
Hello can anyone tell me the battery length of the St and Xp please and thank you ...
I need a bike to pull lots of very steep hills. Don’t need speed at all just good steady pulls up hills and lots of battery
In my opinion it’s pretty good at Hills but you still have to pedal if they are steep. Check out this video I did going up some hills maybe it will help.
Lectric Xp 500W E-bike Hill Test. Is my Electric Bike powerful enough! czcams.com/video/7EmfhhDKEQg/video.html
FYI - I also see average of 20 mile range. Replacement battery, copy/paste the description into Aliexpress for batteries that look to fit the XP. Greencycle Store (48v ebike battery pack 48v 10ah 10.4ah 11.6ah 12.8ah 13ah 13.6ah 14ah folding mtb electric bike battery for samebike LO26)
I doubt the ones from AliExpress have lg cells and if they don’t fit you are out of luck. Also what kind of warranty on the AliExpress batteries?
If anyone has actually used one from here please post the link below.
Nice video, what state you live in ?
Thank you. We are in Pennsylvania
Jeremiah Mcintosh Cool I’m from NJ , I was just asking because I want to ride but was debating because of the cold but after watching your video I get the urge to go ride
Yea it is a little cold now but I try to ride every chance I get!
I was just in NJ last week visiting some family.
Is their a bigger battery that can be bought, like a 52v 19ah ? That would be awesome this way you don't have to carry 2 batteries for longer rides. Thanks for the info.
Not that I’m aware of however price is not bad for a spare battery compared to other brands like juiced bikes and Rad.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Yes a spare is priced right from Lectric compared to other Companies. Except the whole point of me getting a "bigger battery" More powerful cells not an actual larger battery in size is so I can go further with just one Battery and not have to carry two as well as less charging cycles. I know their are companies out their that can add bigger better Samsung cell batteries to give you better range. I can imagine it would cost about $400-500 for it to be done.
Do You know if this is a Standard size battery pack or is it exclusive to Lectric bikes? If So I would be willing to buy a dead battery and have it upgraded, for a test run.
@@JeremiahMcintosh how much is a second battery pack?
Scott they are $299
You do not have to take it off max speed. It will make no difference in range. The way you ride it will be the only factor.
If you unlock the speed limit on the bike and you use the bike normal does that affect the usage of the battery. In other words would you use more battery with the bike speed limit unlocked while using the bike normal ?. PS two or three
No but if you start pushing it in higher pas levels then the battery will deplete quicker.
So that charger getting to around 140F? You could use that as a crock pot for the five hours you're charging your bike....
I just ordered a 2.0
What option is the betray full plz tel me ans me plz
If your battery dies on you and you just have to pedal, is it difficult. I known these eBikes are around 60 pounds.
On level ground I would not have any problems at all peddling this bike a few miles but if it’s at all uphill or a lot of steep hills you wouldn’t make it very far!🥵
I guess it has power out put like any other bike. I would roll in ps1 to 3. That's fast enough to preserve energy vs weight and inclines.
Hi- I was getting some clanging noise today riding on bumpy road. I thinks my battery. Did you put some felt pads on your battery to snug it?
Yes little ones. I show this in one of my videos but I can’t remember which one LOL
@@JeremiahMcintosh thx
140 F is not very hot for electronics. Since electronics is generally measured in C, when though I'm American, 140 F = 60 C. And you don't really need to worry about overheating until after 80 C. And even then, it's not the worst. It may reduce its lifespan a little. 90 C is when what I would avoid at all costs.
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I no the little 250 or 350 ebike I have the charger get really hot like that one day I went to unplug it it was hotter than my rc car battery and I got a lectric xp 2.0 it will probably get hot the charger I bet
Nice is it still worth it? I don't like the numbers 56 - 40 = 16
No complaints here! I’m my opinion it’s still worth it!
took mine 8 miles today 4 miles to kroger never turned a pedal got about 10 lbs and was 2 bars above half power used on bar 180 lbs there 190 lbs back cost was 43 cents in electric on assist 1 - 1st gear stayed at 19.9 mph
Awesome! You should use voltage for a more accurate battery reading, the bars are not really that accurate. Happy riding 🚴
@@JeremiahMcintosh thanks for the info , will go by voltage from now on !
for range, do you still find you're getting around 20 miles? I haven't had mine long. I started from full charge and rode to and from a softball game, 17 km (just over ten miles) and am at 46 volts. not sure how much farther than 3 or so volts gets me, but it can't be much. I figure 12-13 miles max range. now, this is only my third charge, I haven't replaced the freewheel yet, and I am on PAS 5 trying to go max speed. do you often ride in pas 4 or 5?
Problem with Lectric XP.... I was lucky and had the failure while the bike was not moving.... the cover and then the buttons under that cover of the Display Control Pad fell off after just lightly touching this device. If this had happened while on the road without my notice, I would assume that the bike would have been disabled. I thought OK, I'll just slap that together and it will snap back into place.... No! It just did not do it.... it now has Gorilla tape holding it together.
If I were you I would contact Lectric Because your bike is probably still under warranty and I’m sure they would probably send you a new one? In my experience they have been pretty good with their customer service.
What Pas are you on what setting
I have xp haven't ridden it had a fall on my knee in the garage hoping to rid soon.How many miles can you go on throttle only on black top road.
Tim I’m going to be doing some more range testing and when I do I’ll do an update but I’m not quite sure at the moment because I’ve been peddling as well But it is going to vary a lot if you have a Lot of hills like me Or mostly flat.
I get 21 miles on full throttle with lots of hills.
How many miles do you get , set at 28mph using pedal assist 5 and throttle only
Not many. Like 15,maybe
How long did it took you to get that bike after ordering it? Ppl are saying it took months to get this bike is that tire?
That was back when they were preorder. I would check their website last time I looked most of them were in stock and it should tell you on there how long shipping is. I think it’s been fairly quick recently according to some other comments I’ve gotten.
@@JeremiahMcintosh thanks I'll try to order it sometime this week I hope I get it before Christmas I can't wait to get this bike they look like fun😀
Can't get mine to charge above 53 volts before charger goes green, wonder if I have a problem?
Not sure but our step-thru is the same way?
How many miles will ur bike go ? I have only been able to get 13 miles at the least and I showed lectric that the battery keeps reading 48 volt weather charged or dead
Average around home is 18 miles but on the level bike trail I got 38 miles out of the 10.4ah battery.
@@JeremiahMcintosh okay so prob hill terrain and such will give me less battery mileage . I went out to this place prob 9 miles away and twice on the return trip I made it back prob another 6 and then had to push it the entire rest of the way . Now mind u it’s in cold weather aswell . That I assume can also make the battery drain some
Yes Cold weather will definitely affect range and also rider weight. Keep an eye on your voltage on the display instead of the battery bars and that is a more accurate reading.czcams.com/video/8M4HYGZnDKA/video.html
I only get about 14 miles on throttle only until the battery is depleted
Your entire video and you never really answered the question that you posted in the title - How far can it go? You've only written his bike for one battery cycle and in non-optimal conditions, so how about another video when you go for a full range ride? On the plus side, your info about looking at the current and voltage level to determine the charge is helpful.
Yes you are correct. Everyone is going to have different riding conditions, rider weight, tire pressure, hills or flat, wind, how much they pedal etc... so mileage may be different for everyone.
This test was to show my personal mileage in my conditions and in the description I stated on my second test I got 19 miles.
I haven’t had a chance to do a full ride on flat ground yet but when I do I plan on either updating the info in the description or making another video.
Hope this helps. Happy riding.
Do you have to charge the display monitor too or does the battery charge that?
The display works off of the battery on the bike and is hardwired in.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Thanks! I enjoy your vids and subscribed. Your name is mentioned by a few other youtubers who reviewed the same bike and you are well respected by these people!
Thank you Pat, I appreciate that!
That trip to your stepfather‘s farm you could go throttle only max speed because the bike goes like 15 miles throttle only
There are too many hills on the way there so throttle alone will not work.
How do you turn up the speed to 28 with replacing the freewheel?
You turn up the speed in the settings. The freewheel just gives you more resistance on the pedals when you’re going at higher speeds which helps you maintain the speed easier.
@@JeremiahMcintosh I caught that video after I asked that question, on it tomorrow.
I had a idea of the charger if it is a USB charger kind could you plug the charger hook it up to a USB solar panel device to charge the bike as your riding it this way it's always charged and if it get low you still have your panel from the sun to charge I'm talking if it is a worst case scenario you can always have a charged bike im buying this bike when I get I'll no for sure if I can do this 😆
No it is not charged by usb. Even if you had a solar panel that was able to charge the bike when it is dead it takes roughly 5 to 6 hours to charge with the 2 Amp charger.
@@JeremiahMcintosh thanks was not sure 5 to 6 hours that's long charge time
10.4ah battery divided by 2amp = 5.2 hours
Set your charger on a cooling rack, it will extend its life. The same thing you cool cookies on.
Thank you for the tip I’ll have to try that.
Currently the bike is still on presale for $999 and free shipping.
Redrum you won’t regret it especially at that price!
I put a box fan on my charger. Keeps it nice and cool.
Setting the charger on a metal plate will help it stay cooler. An old cookie sheet would work well.
How long the battery is good for?
What should the voltage be at when the battery ia fully charged?
Around 54.6v
When do you use the sifter on the right the 7speed
You would use that just like you were using a regular bike.
Can you leave it plugged in when not in use? Does it act as a float charger?
The charger does shut off after it is fully charged but it is not recommended to leave it plugged in for extended periods of time. Never a good idea with lithium batteries.
@@JeremiahMcintosh thanks!
how good is it going up a very steep hill?
@deret ett it depends what you consider very steep. I don’t have any problems going up any of the hills around my house however I do shift to a lower gear and assist it with pedaling but it makes it very easy to pedal. I would not recommend throttle only on steep hills because you could possibly burn the motor out.
This sounds like my house. The sweet sound of gunfire. Music to my ears.
It's 3.0?
Where do you plug 🔌 in the charger for the bike to charge?
In the side of the frame.
Thanks, for the information.
It would be great if they can put a feature in. When you pedal it can help charge the battery.
@@mdavis19808780 The more you pedal, the less you need battery power, so instead of charging the battery, you're just not draining it as fast. The result should be the same.
Just my opinion most e-bikes seem to be way over price I bought a used Vespa Scooter does everything I need
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No license, no registration, no tickets, no gas!
How about a trail vid?
Great suggestion! I will definitely have to do that in the near future!
Hi! Is the LCD screen splash prof?
It is splash proof but I would still recommend covering it up with a bag and rubber band if it’s raining.
@@JeremiahMcintosh i have riding mine in the rain still works
How much voltage should you leave it at so the battery can last longer.... ????
For long storage lithium batteries like to be around 50%
@@JeremiahMcintosh how do you do that ?
Charge the battery in the bike and monitor the voltage level on the display. Unplug it when it’s around 48-49v
@@JeremiahMcintosh thx
@@JeremiahMcintosh oh wow. .... I didn't know you could charge your bike while it's on 0_o ..... Sorry first time I got a ebike
Where can i get a spare battery for xp step thru
Keep an eye out on Lectric‘s website eventually they will get them back in stock that is the best place.
Recommend order now because battery in stock. $299 . When out of stock delay could be a few months . Also I purchased a Luna charger to charge battery to 80% to extend battery life .
Have you done a range update?
I have not made another range video but I have made a few updates in the video description.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Thanks. I get my XP in late April or early May. I have Rad Rovers x 2, lol. I need a folder to fit in the Prius, lol. Your Vids are excellent. Thanks again for your videos.
I get 21 miles on my XP. With full charge. Full throttle. Have lots of hills in north Alabama and this thing will climb them all with no peddling. Great bike love it.
@@popholmes5825 So 21 miles with no peddling? I like the price of the extra battery as well for this bike. $270. RADs batteries are over $500.
@@peacefulprepper2402 21 miles with no peddling. Great bike haven't had one problem. Best bang for the buck.
How much is a spare bettery?
Currently a spare 10.4ah Lg lithium replacement battery is on sale for $280 but is normally $300.
So what happen when you're out of juice, did you call an Uber? But seriously, can you still ride the bike without power, throttle and pedal assist?
Yes you can ride the bike as a normal bike in PAS 0 but if you were not on level ground and have hills you may have a hard time getting up them as the bike is 63 pounds. I actually made a video of peddling the bike without the motor it’s in my E-bikes playlist if you want to check it out.
@@JeremiahMcintosh Thanks brother. Still waiting for my bike to come in. I'll use your videos as an owner's manual.
How deceptive can the lectric xp's makers be? Give us real world numbers for the range. The 40 miles they estimate is in effect pretty deceptive.
Not really check out my longest ride on one battery here. You might be surprised!
czcams.com/video/8M4HYGZnDKA/video.html
Does your charger get super hot?
Yes it does. I have been turning it on it’s side and someone mentioned using a cooling rack.