Lectric XPeak2 High-Step vs Pedego Element CoreXPeak2 High-Step vs Element Core
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Weight
Pedego is 13 lb lighter
Lectric
75 lb total
Pedego
62 lb total
Total load
Lectric carries 80 lb more
Lectric
330 lb
Pedego
250 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Rider limit
Only Lectric publishes one
Lectric
330 lb
Pedego
Not published
We can't confirm Pedego's rider limit.
Battery
Lectric has 56% more
Lectric
720 Wh
Pedego
~461 Wh
Pedego figure calculated from 48V × 9.6Ah.
Top speed
Lectric is 8 mph faster
Lectric
28 mph
Pedego
20 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryPedego Element Core13 lb lighter overall.
- Heavier ridersLectric XPeak2 High-StepThe only one with a published rider limit (330 lb).
- Longest ridesLectric XPeak2 High-StepLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecLectric XPeak2 High-StepPedego Element Core
Fit
Step-over height
29″
Not published by brand
Rider height
5′4″–6′5″
4′11″–6′1″
Seat height
Min: 34" / Max: 46"
Not published by brand
Rider limit
330 lbBetter
Not published by brand
Total load
330 lbBetter
250 lb
Motor
Rated power
750W
500W
Peak power
1,310W
Not published by brand
Torque
85 Nm
Not published by brand
Battery
Capacity
720 WhBetter
~461 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
48V · 15Ah
48V · 9.6Ah
Battery weight
10.5 lb
9.15 lb
Range and speed
Claimed range
up to 60 milesBetter
Range Up to 38 Miles
Top speed
28 mph
20 mph
E-bike class
Class 1, 2 or 3
Class 1 or 2
Size and folding
Weight
64.5 lb + 10.5 lb battery
52.9 lb + 9.15 lb batteryBetter
Wheels
26"
20"
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Hydraulic mineral oil brakes, 203mm front rotor and 180mm rear rotor (1.8mm thick)
Tektro HD-E3520, 2 Piston hydraulic; Tektro TR-52 180mm Rotors
Gears
8-speed; 11-32 tooth freewheel, Shimano Altus derailleur, 46-tooth chainring
8 Speed
Comfort and safety
Suspension
RST Renegade suspension fork, up to 80mm of travel
Rigid Fork
Certifications
Certified to UL 2849; battery certified to UL 2271; rated to ISO 4210-10 eMTB
"designed to meet UL2849 safety requirements"; battery pack "UL2271 Certified"; UL2580…
List price
Price
$1,499
$1,499
"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.