Heybike vs Lectric
Lectric's bikes list for less, at a median of $1,399 against $1,449. Heybike fits the bigger batteries, a median of 706 Wh. In our guides, Lectric places higher in 8 of the 11 rankings where either appears. Everything below comes from the two brands' own pages and the specs we've checked model by model; where a brand doesn't publish something, that's what it says.
Brand facts
Warranty, support and returns
| Heybike | Lectric | |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 2 years on frame, motor and batterySource ↗ | 1 year on frame, motor and batterySource ↗ |
| US support | US phone and emailSource ↗ | US phone and email · Phoenix, AZSource ↗ |
| Returns | 14-day returnsSource ↗ | 14-day returnsSource ↗ |
| Sells through | Direct online, '500+ Local Bike Shops' via dealer locator, plus Amazon and Best Buy named as other ways to buySource ↗ | Direct online plus one brand-run store in Scottsdale, AZSource ↗ |
| Safety certifications | UL 2849 stated on 11 of 12 models | UL 2849 stated on every model |
| Last checked | Sep 2026 | Sep 2026 |
The lineups in numbers
What each brand's e-bikes look like
| Heybike | Lectric | |
|---|---|---|
| E-bikes on saleModels we list as on sale, counting each variant. | 8 | 17 |
| Median list priceHalf the lineup costs less, half more. | $1,449 | $1,399 |
| Price range | $899 – $1,699 | $799 – $1,999 |
| Median batteryBigger means more range for the same ride. | 706 Wh | 672 Wh |
| Median torqueHow hard the motor pulls on a hill. | 75 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Median weightWith the battery, where the brand includes it. | 75 lb | 65 lb |
| Class 3 capableSold as a Class 3 or unlockable to one, as the brand states it. Many ship at 20 mph and unlock 28 in the app. | 4 of 8 | 13 of 17 |
| Hydraulic brakesOf the models whose brakes are published. | 7 of 8 | 17 of 17 |
| UL 2849 or 2271 listedBattery and electrical safety certification, as the brand states it. | 7 of 8 | 17 of 17 |
| Publish a rider limitMost brands publish only a total load, rider and cargo together. | 0 of 8 | 9 of 17 |
| Publish a rider height rangeWho the bike fits. | 5 of 8 | 17 of 17 |
| Fold | 3 of 8 | 8 of 17 |
Medians across each brand's e-bikes on sale, from the figures the brands publish; bikes that fall outside the e-bike classes are left out. A brand with a wide range will show a middling median, so look at the models, not just the row.
In our rankings
Where they place in our guides
Each guide ranks every model in its pool on published figures alone, so a brand can only place where it publishes the numbers. "Not ranked" means no model of that brand fits the guide's pool or publishes what the score needs.
Model against model
Compare the closest pairs
- Heybike Ranger S 2.0 $999vsLectric XP Lite2 Long-Range $999Compare specs →
- Heybike Hybrid $1,699vsLectric XPress2 High-Step (Commuter) $1,399Compare specs →
- Heybike Mars 2.5 $999vsLectric XP Lite2 Long-Range $999Compare specs →
- Heybike Titan Single Battery $1,399vsLectric XPress2 High-Step (Commuter) $1,399Compare specs →
Data quality
What each brand leaves unpublished
Heybike
- Missing: Step-over height not published on 9 of 12 modelsALPHA, Cityscape 2.0, Mars 2.5, Mars 3.0 and 5 more. These can't be ranked in "Best for seniors".
- Missing: Rider limit not published on 8 of 12 modelsALPHA, Cityscape 2.0, Mars 2.5, Mars 3.0 and 4 more. Only a total load, or nothing, is published, so fit checks are less certain.
- Missing: Rider height range not published on 5 of 12 modelsALPHA, Mars 2.5, Mars 3.0, Ranger 3.0 Pro and 1 more. We can't confirm who they fit by height.
- Missing: Weight not published on 1 of 12 modelsCityscape 2.0. Hard to judge how easy they are to lift or move.
- Missing: E-bike class not published on 4 of 12 modelsALPHA, Cityscape 2.0, Mars 2.5, Mars 3.0. We place them from top speed and throttle where we can.
- Missing: Conflicting figures on 2 specsALPHA (weight), Cityscape 2.0 (peak). Each model page shows both figures and which one we use.
- Complete: Step-over height published on 3 of 12 modelsHybrid (18.1″), Saturn Dual Battery (33.5″), Saturn Single Battery (33.5″).
- Complete: Battery stated in watt-hours on 12 of 12 modelsNo calculation needed.
Lectric
- Missing: Rider limit not published on 8 of 19 modelsXP Lite2, XP Lite2 JW Black Belt Drive, XP Lite2 JW Black Belt Drive Long-Range, XP Lite2 Long-Range and 4 more. Only a total load, or nothing, is published, so fit checks are less certain.
- Missing: Conflicting figures on 4 specsXP Lite2 (battlb), XP Lite2 JW Black Belt Drive (battlb), XP Trike2 500W (base) (step-over), XP Trike2 750 Long-Range (step-over). Each model page shows both figures and which one we use.
- Complete: Rider limit and total load both published on 11 of 19 modelsXP Trike2 500W (base), XP Trike2 750 Long-Range, XPeak2 High-Step, XPeak2 High-Step Long-Range and 7 more.
- Complete: Step-over height published on 19 of 19 modelsXP Lite2 (22″), XP Lite2 JW Black Belt Drive (22″), XP Lite2 JW Black Belt Drive Long-Range (22″), XP Lite2 Long-Range (22″) and 15 more.
- Complete: Battery stated in watt-hours on 19 of 19 modelsNo calculation needed.
Questions
Common questions
- Is Heybike better than Lectric?
- Neither is better outright; they differ in what you get for the money. Lectric's bikes list for less, at a median of $1,399 against $1,449. Heybike fits the bigger batteries, a median of 706 Wh. In our guides, Lectric places higher in 8 of the 11 rankings where either appears. The tables on this page compare their warranties, support, returns, safety certifications and lineups figure by figure, all from the brands' own pages.
- Which is cheaper, Heybike or Lectric?
- Lectric, on list prices: a median of $1,399 across its e-bikes on sale, against $1,449 for Heybike. Sale prices change weekly; each model page shows the price on the day we checked.
- What warranty do Heybike and Lectric offer?
- Heybike: 2 years on frame, motor and battery Lectric: 1 year on frame, motor and battery
- Do Heybike and Lectric have US customer support?
- Heybike: US phone and email Lectric: US phone and email · Phoenix, AZ
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