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Lectric XPress2 Step-Thru (Cruiser) vs Trek Verve+ 3XPress2 Step-Thru (Cruiser) vs Verve+ 3

Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages

What actually differs

Weight
Trek is 7 lb lighter
Lectric
66 lb total
Trek
58.6 lb
Rider limit
Only Lectric publishes one
Lectric
330 lb
Trek
Not published
We can't confirm Trek's rider limit.
Battery
Lectric has 23% more
Lectric
672 Wh
Trek
545 Wh
Top speed
Lectric is 8 mph faster
Lectric
28 mph
Trek
20 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.

Which one for you

  • Easiest to lift or carry
    Trek Verve+ 3
    7 lb lighter overall.
  • Heavier riders
    Lectric XPress2 Step-Thru (Cruiser)
    The only one with a published rider limit (330 lb).
  • Longest rides
    Lectric XPress2 Step-Thru (Cruiser)
    Larger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
  • Easiest to get on
    Trek Verve+ 3
    Lowest step-over: 15.7″ vs 18.5″.

Side by side

SpecLectric XPress2 Step-Thru (Cruiser)Trek Verve+ 3
Fit
Step-over height
18.5″
15.7″Better
Rider height
5′2″–6′3″
4′10″–5′1″
Seat height
Min: 33" / Max: 45"
Not published by brand
Rider limit
330 lbBetter
Not published by brand
Total load
330 lb
—
Motor
Rated power
750W
250W
Peak power
1,310W
Not published by brand
Torque
85 NmBetter
75 Nm
Battery
Capacity
672 WhBetter
545 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
48V · 14Ah
—
Battery weight
6 lb
Not published by brand
Range and speed
Claimed range
up to 60 miles
Up to 68 miBetter
Top speed
28 mph
20 mph
E-bike class
Class 1, 2 or 3
Class 1
Size and folding
Weight
60 lb + 6 lb battery
58.6 lbBetter
Wheels
27.5"
Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, reflective, wire bead, 60tpi, 27.5x2.4''
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
602 hydraulic brakes with 180mm rotors (2.3mm thick)
Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc ; rotor: Shimano RT26, 6-bolt, 180mm
Gears
8-speed; 11-32 tooth freewheel, Shimano Altus derailleur, 46-tooth chainring
Shimano CUES, 9-speed ; cassette: Shimano LINKGLIDE LG300, 11-46, 9 speed
Comfort and safety
Suspension
SR SunTour XCM 32 suspension fork, up to 80mm of travel
Rigid alloy
Certifications
Certified to UL 2849; battery certified to UL 2271; tested to ISO 4210
UL 2849
List price
Price
$1,399Better
$2,999.99

"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.