Specialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0 vs Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQTurbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0 vs Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Weight
Specialized is 26 lb lighter
Specialized
63 lb
Specialized
37 lb
Battery
Specialized has 163% more
Specialized
840 Wh
Specialized
320 Wh
Top speed
Specialized is 8 mph faster
Specialized
20 mph
Specialized
28 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carrySpecialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ26 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesSpecialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0Larger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAbout even30.2″ vs 31.1″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecSpecialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ
Fit
Step-over height
30.2″Better
31.1″
Total load
300 lb
—
Motor
Peak power
810W
240W
Torque
105 NmBetter
35 Nm
Battery
Capacity
840 WhBetter
320 Wh
Range and speed
Claimed range
up to 150 km rangeBetter
up to 80 miles (130 km) or 6 hours (eco mode) or up to 120 miles (200 km) or 9 hours…
Top speed
20 mph
28 mph
E-bike class
Class 1 or 3
Not published by brand
Size and folding
Weight
63 lb
37 lbBetter
Wheels
27.5" front and rear, 30mm inner width, 32h
700C disc, 22mm rim depth, 21mm internal width
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm
Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Gears
Shift Levers: Shimano CUES 9-Speed with Optical Gear Display; Rear Derailleur: Shimano…
Shift Levers: SRAM NX, 11-speed; Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX, 11-speed; Cassette…
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Fork: SR Suntour suspension fork, 120MM of travel (100MM size S), Stanchion 34MM, 15MM…
Fork: Rigid full aluminum disc, Boost™ 12x110mm, front- rack-compatible
Certifications
As applicable, certified to UL 2849 (e-system) and/or UL 2271 (battery) by UL…
Not published by brand
List price
Price
$4,499.99
$3,999.99Better
"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.