Scooter // Automatic // 2024 // CBT Legal
Lexmoto
Echo 125 Electric
Electric, silent, CBT-legal — and cheap.
Power
4kW peak (~5.4 bhp continuous)
Weight
98kg
Top Speed
50 mph
From New
£2,499
Profile silhouette
12" cast · seat 775 mm
Colour palette
- Matte Grey
- Pearl White
- Electric Blue
Range & economy
The Echo E5 is a 125-equivalent electric scooter. Two removable lithium batteries, around 50 miles real-world range, and a kerb weight that lets you wheel it into a building. The cheapest road-legal e-scooter that counts as a 125 for CBT purposes.
Who it's for
Urban riders within ULEZ zones, eco-conscious commuters, and renters without garages.
Pros
- Zero road tax
- Removable batteries
- ULEZ free
- Almost silent
Cons
- ~50-mile real-world range
- Long charge time
- Limited top speed
Suitability
commuter
9/10
sport
4/10
comfort
8/10
value
9/10
style
6/10
Full Specifications
- Engine
- Bosch BLDC hub motor (125cc equivalent)
- Displacement
- 0cc (electric)
- Power
- 4kW peak (~5.4 bhp continuous)
- Torque
- Instant (Nm not published)
- Top speed
- 50 mph
- Fuel economy
- 0 — electric (~1.5p / mile)
- Fuel capacity
- 2 × 30Ah Li-ion removable
- Weight
- 98 kg (wet, with batteries)
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Transmission
- Direct drive
- ABS
- Combined Braking System
- Brakes
- Front: 220mm disc. Rear: 180mm disc.
- Suspension
- Front: telescopic. Rear: twin shocks.
- Wheels & tyres
- 12" cast
- Service interval
- Annual inspection
- Warranty
- 2 years bike, 1 year battery
- Insurance group
- Group 7
- Available colours
- Matte Grey, Pearl White, Electric Blue
- Price new
- £2,499
- Price used
- £1,600 – £2,100
- CBT legal?
- Yes
- Keepable post-licence?
- No — learners only
True cost of owning a Echo 125 Electric
Estimates for a 25-year-old with one year of CBT licence holding, riding 4,000 miles a year in Zone 2 London. Adjust for your own circumstances.
insurance
£395 / year (third-party fire & theft, 25 yr old, London)
tax
£25 / year (motorcycles ≤150cc)
mot
£29.65 / year (compulsory from year 3)
fuel
~£0 / year at 4,000 mi (£1.45/L)
service
~£110 / minor service
Day-one essentials
ECE 22.06 full-face helmet
£120 – £400
CE Level 2 armoured jacket
£150 – £350
Disc lock + reminder cable
£35 – £75
Sold Secure Gold chain + ground anchor
£90 – £180
47L top-box + mounting kit
£75 – £160
All-weather cover + bike socks
£30 – £80
Best for
- ULEZ commuters
- Eco-conscious learners
- Flat owners without garages
Insider trivia
- — Counts as a 125-equivalent for CBT licensing purposes.
- — Each battery weighs 8kg and lifts out for indoor charging.
- — Lexmoto's first fully electric model.
Owner FAQs
- Can I ride the Echo 125 Electric on a CBT?
- Yes — the Lexmoto Echo E5 is fully CBT-legal in the UK. With L-plates and a valid DL196 you can ride it for two years before progressing to A1, A2, or full A.
- What licence do I need to take L-plates off the Echo 125 Electric?
- You need an A1 (17+), A2 (19+) or full A (24+) licence and Module 1 / 2 pass — this 125 itself is restricted to learners.
- Is the Echo 125 Electric reliable?
- Lexmoto has a 2 years bike, 1 year battery warranty on the Echo 125 Electric. Counts as a 125-equivalent for CBT licensing purposes.
- What is the real-world range?
- Claimed economy is 0 — electric (~1.5p / mile) and the tank is 2 × 30Ah Li-ion removable, giving a theoretical range of 0 miles. Real-world budget around 80% of that.
- What insurance group is the Echo 125 Electric?
- Group 7. As a rough guide, a 25-year-old in zone 2 London with no claims pays around £395 per year third-party fire & theft.
- Is the Echo 125 Electric good for delivery / courier work?
- Yes — twist-and-go, low running costs and underseat storage make it a strong courier pick. Add a top-box and a £20/yr commercial-use endorsement.
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Don't have your CBT yet?
You need a valid DL196 certificate before you can legally ride the Echo 125 Electric on UK roads.
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