This week in our ABC's of eBike series, we are going to cover some of the more intricate electronic elements that go into your cruiser. Let's take a look at the Battery, Controls, Display, and Controller!
Battery: Power Your Pedals
The battery provides the energy needed to power all the electrical components on your eBike; without one you simply have just a bike! It provides power to things like your motor, display, and controller. Think of the battery like the gas tank on your car.
(Battery inside of XP Lite 2.0)
| Battery Name | Semi-Integrated Battery | XP/ST Battery | Auxiliary Spare Battery | XP Lite Battery |
| Ampere-Hours | 10.4Ah or 14Ah | 10.4Ah or 14Ah | 10.4Ah or 14Ah | 7.8Ah or 14Ah |
| Voltage | 48v | 48v | 48v | 48v |
| Estimated Range | Up to 60 miles | Up to 65 miles | Up to 65 miles | Up to 80 miles |
| eBike Compatibility | XPress, XPress 750, & XPeak | XP 3.0, & XP 3.0 Step-Thru | XPedition, XP Trike, & ONE | XP Lite |
Most eBike batteries are made of lithium-ion cells and are often measured in ampere-hours (Ah) which gives the rider a general idea of the range they might see when riding their eBike; usually more ampere-hours = more miles. Lectric eBikes offer batteries that go up to 14Ah and provide the rider with a little extra juice to go further. Our Dual-Battery XPedition can rock 28Ah of battery power and can go up to 120 miles under a single charge!
Controller: The Brains of the Operation
Controllers are exactly what they sound like, they control and direct the electricity flowing through your eBike, kind of like the brains of your eBike. It acts as the middleman between the battery and all other systems, telling the battery to direct power to different systems like your motor or display. Our eBikes feature a controller that is rated up to 20 amps to handle those moments of intense draw on your battery!
Display & Controls: How do you Work This Thing?
Normally located up on your handlebars, your display and controls allow you to operate and know what is going on with your eBike.
The display gives you a quick and easy way to keep track of things like your speed, battery life, mileage, and pedal-assist level. Every Lectric eBike comes with a clear, easily readable display which shows all the things above, some even come in full color!
Your controls are often located near the display; this is how you actually set things like your pedal-assist level, or turn your eBike on and off.
