The lightest e-bikes we track, ranked by stated weight, for stairs, car racks, trains and riders who want a bike that feels like a bike.
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Most e-bikes weigh 60–80 lb, two to three times as much as a regular bike. That weight hardly matters while the motor is running, but it matters a great deal when you carry the bike up stairs, lift it onto a car rack, roll it onto a train, or pedal home with a flat battery.
Lighter e-bikes trade some battery and motor power for that convenience. The question is how much range and power you can give up. For a short, flat commute or casual rides, a lighter bike with a smaller battery is often the better tool. For hills, heavy loads and long distances, you’ll want more.
Brands don’t all measure weight the same way: some include the battery and some don’t. We show each brand’s wording exactly. All figures come from official product pages, checked Oct 15, 2026. These are spec comparisons, not hands-on tests.
| Model | Price* | Battery | $/Wh | Motor (nom / peak) | Claimed range | Top speed | Weight | Payload | UL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aventon Soltera 2.5 | $1,199 | 345.6Wh | $3.47 | 350W / 540W | Up to 46 mi | 20 mph | 46 lb | 300 lb | UL 2849 / UL 2271 |
| Lectric XP Lite 2.0 | $799 | — | — | 300W / 819W | Up to 45 mi (standard battery); 80 mi long-range | — | 49 lb (with 7 lb battery) | 275 lb | UL 2849 (bike), UL 2271 (battery) |
| VIVI MT26GUL Rambler | $679.99 | 374.4Wh | $1.82 | — / 1,000W | Up to 50 mi (pedal assist) | 22 mph | 57 lb | 330 lb | UL 2849 / UL 2271 (SGS-certified) |
| Aventon Pace 5 REC Step-Through | $1,799 | 733Wh | $2.45 | 750W / 1,188W | Up to 75 mi | 28 mph | 60.48 lb | 330 lb | UL 2849 (bike), UL 2271 (battery) |
| Velotric Discover 3 | $1,999 | 730Wh | $2.74 | 750W / 1,100W | Up to 80 mi | 28 mph (20 mph default) | 61 lb | 440 lb | UL 2849 & UL 2271 |
| VIVI F26FUL Long Range | $649.99 | 864Wh | $0.75 | — / 1,000W | Up to 65 mi (pedal assist) | 25 mph | 62 lb | 330 lb | UL 2849 / UL 2271 (SGS-certified) |
| Lectric XPress2 | $1,399 | 672Wh | $2.08 | 750W / 1,310W | Up to 60 mi | 28 mph | 55 lb without battery (battery 8 lb) | 330 lb | UL 2849 (bike), UL 2271 (battery) |
| Lectric XP4 750 (long-range) | $1,299 | ≈ 840Wh | ≈ $1.55 | 750W / 1,310W | Up to 85 mi | 28 mph | 61 lb without battery (battery 7.5 lb) | 330 lb | UL 2849 (bike), UL 2271 (battery) |
*Prices as listed on each brand’s official US site on Oct 15, 2026. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy. “≈” means we multiplied the stated volts and amp-hours.
46 lb, with a 350W motor, 345.6Wh battery, Class 2, 20 mph and UL 2849 / UL 2271, at $1,199.
49 lb (with 7 lb battery), with Up to 45 mi (standard battery); 80 mi long-range, a 300W motor (819W peak) and UL 2849 (bike), UL 2271 (battery), at $799.
57 lb at $679.99 on sale, with a 374.4Wh battery, 22 mph and UL 2849 / UL 2271 (SGS-certified). See the VIVI recall note on older batteries.
Safety note: CPSC recall 25-391 (July 2025) covered 36V batteries on VIVI e-bikes sold Dec 2020–Nov 2023; free replacement. CPSC page
Check current price at VIVI60.48 lb with a 733Wh battery, 750W motor, 28 mph and UL 2849 (bike), UL 2271 (battery). A step-through cruiser.
We ranked by stated weight, using the brand’s wording. Where weight excludes the battery (as with the Lectric XPress2: 55 lb without battery (battery 8 lb)), we added the stated battery weight before comparing. Ties went to the bike with more battery and named certification.
Battery size. The Aventon Soltera 2.5 has 345.6Wh, roughly half the battery of many heavier bikes. For a 5–10 mile commute that is plenty; for 30-mile rides it isn’t.
Motor power. Lighter bikes often use 300–350W motors. On a light bike that is enough for moderate hills, but heavier riders on steep climbs will notice.
Tires and comfort. Lighter bikes usually use narrower tires and may skip suspension, so they feel more like a regular bike: quick and efficient on pavement, firmer on rough roads.
You get a bike that is easier to carry, easier to lift onto a rack, easier to store, and still rideable without assist if the battery runs out. Many riders also find light e-bikes more fun to ride, since they handle more like a traditional bicycle. If you commute by train for part of the trip, combine light weight with a fold: the Lectric XP Lite 2.0 is the only folder we track under 50 lb.
Remove the battery first, lift with your legs, and hold the bike by the frame rather than the handlebars. On stairs, roll the bike on its rear wheel with the front lifted. Use a car rack rated for e-bike weights and remove the battery for transport.
Among the bikes we track, the Aventon Soltera 2.5 at 46 lb. The lightest folder is the Lectric XP Lite 2.0 at 49 lb (with 7 lb battery).
Yes, if you carry your bike often or ride shorter, flatter routes. If you need long range, high payload or fat tires, a heavier bike is the better fit.
Most of the e-bikes we track weigh between 55 and 80 lb with the battery. Fat-tire and cargo bikes are at the heavy end.
How we work: every number on this page comes from the manufacturer’s official product page, checked Oct 15, 2026, and each model links to its source. Range and top speed are the brands’ own claims. We haven’t ridden or bench-tested these models, and prices change often, so check the current price on the brand’s site.