We have a Lectric XP 3.0 that is just… Okay. The features are great, especially the large cargo space, the fact that it folds so you can store it in a small shed, and the odometer/display is good. As far as actual bicycle build quality it’s not the best, it’s pretty rattly and we’ve only had it a year but it’s already developed an annoying brake alignment issue that I’ll need to find time to fix soon. That said, you can’t beat the price (<$1,000 if you get it on sale, and they have pretty much constant sales) and it does have the ability to carry a passenger.

I’d say the Lectric is a good bike to get if you are comfortable making your own bike repairs and want something cheap. We got the cargo package and the comfort seat free with our Lectric and we use them both and like them. It’s a good little bike and it gets the job done, even if it’s not super refined.

For our main cargo bike we have a Flyer folding cargo that’s fantastic except that the paint chips easily. But other than that one issue I’m 100% sold on this bike. It folds, it tows, it carries either a kid or a large amount of cargo, and the battery range is really good for the price. The battery assist is really peppy, which I love, and it’s got a thumb throttle rather than a twist throttle which I personally think works better on an ebike where you’re also keeping your hand on the hand brakes all the time and don’t want to take your hand off to grab a twist throttle. It has a lot of other “extra” type features that are nice like a brake light, beefy kickstand, a carry handle on the battery, and a chain guard. Overall the design of the Flyer bike is really nice and it’s solidly built. No rattling or brake alignment issues like the Lectric.