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Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ vs Trek Charter+ 4S Step-overTurbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ vs Charter+ 4S Step-over

Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
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Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ
SpecializedSpecialized
Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ
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Trek Charter+ 4S Step-over
TrekTrek
Charter+ 4S Step-over
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Key differences

What actually differs

Weight
Specialized is 31 lb lighter
Specialized
37 lb
Trek
67.6 lb
Battery
Trek has 69% more
Specialized
320 Wh
Trek
540 Wh
Verdict

Which one for you

  • Easiest to lift or carry
    Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ
    31 lb lighter overall.
  • Longest rides
    Trek Charter+ 4S Step-over
    Larger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
  • Easiest to get on
    Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ
    Lowest step-over: 31.1″ vs 35.1″.
Full specs

Side by side

SpecSpecialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQTrek Charter+ 4S Step-over
Fit
Step-over height
31.1″Better
35.1″
Rider height
—
5′5″–5′8″
Motor
Rated power
Not published by brand
700W
Peak power
240W
Not published by brand
Torque
35 Nm
85 NmBetter
Battery
Capacity
320 Wh
540 WhBetter
Range and speed
Claimed range
up to 80 miles (130 km) or 6 hours (eco mode) or up to 120 miles (200 km) or 9 hours…Better
Up to 45 mi
Top speed
28 mph
28 mph
E-bike class
Not published by brand
Class 3
Size and folding
Weight
37 lbBetter
67.6 lb
Wheels
700C disc, 22mm rim depth, 21mm internal width
Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, reflective, wire bead, 60tpi, 27.5x2.4''
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc ; rotor: Shimano RT30, centerlock, 180mm
Gears
Shift Levers: SRAM NX, 11-speed; Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX, 11-speed; Cassette…
Shimano CUES, 9-speed ; cassette: Shimano LINKGLIDE LG300, 11-46, 9 speed
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Fork: Rigid full aluminum disc, Boost™ 12x110mm, front- rack-compatible
SR Suntour SF25-NVX32, coil spring, preload adjuster, 5mm ThruSkew, 63mm travel
Certifications
Not published by brand
UL 2849
List price
Price
$3,999.99
$3,999.99

"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.