Mihogo Air Max vs Lectric XP4

The Lectric XP4 is the flagship of Lectric's XP line, whose predecessor (the XP 3.0) has been independently cited as "one of the best-selling e-bikes in America."[source] — which is exactly why it's the right comparison for the Mihogo Air Max: it's the bike most people cross-shop against a $1,299 carbon commuter. Here's a straight, verified-spec comparison, including where the Air Max wins and where it doesn't. (We're Mihogo USA, the Air Max's U.S. distributor, so every competitor number below links to its manufacturer source.)

Every Lectric XP4 figure above links to its manufacturer source page or an independent lab review; Air Max figures are first-party from mihogousa.com. Prices fluctuate with promotions — always confirm current specs and pricing on the maker's site before purchase.

Range: same headline price, very different mileage

At its $1,299 Long-Range configuration, the XP4 is rated for up to 85 miles on an 840 Wh battery.[source] The Air Max, at the same $1,299 list price ($1,199 with code USA100), is rated for up to 121 miles — about 1.4× the XP4's mileage — because it runs two 460.8 Wh batteries instead of one. If 85 miles already covers your week, the gap won't matter. If you want more headroom before the next charge, the Air Max has it.

Motor & torque: closer than you'd think

Both bikes run a 750W nominal motor rated at 85 Nm of torque in their top configuration — a genuine tie on paper. Where they differ is peak output: Lectric lists the XP4's 750W motor at 1,310W peak,[source] versus the Air Max's 900W peak — a higher surge number for the XP4, though independent dyno testing has measured lower real-world torque on the XP4 than the manufacturer's claim, a common gap between marketing specs and bench results across the ebike industry.[source]

Weight: the Air Max is the lighter bike

This is the surprise of the comparison. The Air Max, despite carrying two batteries, weighs about 62 lbs total. The XP4, with a single battery, has been independently weighed at 70.7–71.5 lbs with battery installed[source][source] — roughly 9–10 lbs heavier, even before comparing battery count. The reason is frame material: the Air Max's carbon frame alone is 7.7 lbs, while the XP4 uses a folding 6000-series aluminum frame built for a wider tire and heavier-duty rack. If you're carrying the bike up stairs or lifting it onto a rack, this is the number that matters most — and here, the carbon frame wins even against a single-battery aluminum folder.

Price: two different games

The XP4's base 500W version is the cheapest bike in this comparison at $999 — a real, honest price advantage if you're fine with less range (up to 50 mi) and less power. Step up to the 750W Long-Range XP4 and the price lands at $1,299 — identical to the Air Max's list price, and $100 more than the Air Max's $1,199 code price — while delivering about 70% of the Air Max's range. If budget is the deciding factor, the base XP4 wins outright. If you're comparing what $1,299 (or less) buys you, the Air Max's range-per-dollar is ahead.

So which should you buy?

• Want the lowest possible price and can live with less range? → Lectric XP4 (500W), from $999.
• Want the longest range, a lighter total bike, and a carbon frame at the same $1,299 price point? → Mihogo Air Max. Up to 121 miles, ~62 lb, and $1,199 with code USA100.

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