Specialized Turbo Vado 2 4.0 vs Specialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0Turbo Vado 2 4.0 vs Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Weight
Specialized is 5 lb lighter
Specialized
58 lb total
Specialized
63 lb
Battery
Specialized has 18% more
Specialized
710 Wh
Specialized
840 Wh
Top speed
Specialized is 8 mph faster
Specialized
28 mph
Specialized
20 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carrySpecialized Turbo Vado 2 4.05 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 30.4″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecSpecialized Turbo Vado 2 4.0Specialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0
Fit
Step-over height
30.4″
30.2″Better
Total load
300 lb
300 lb
Motor
Rated power
250W
Not published by brand
Peak power
Not published by brand
810W
Torque
70 Nm
105 NmBetter
Battery
Capacity
710 Wh
840 WhBetter
Battery weight
8.5 lb
Not published by brand
Range and speed
Claimed range
up to 90 miles (145 km) or 6.5 hours on a single charge (eco mode)
up to 150 km rangeBetter
Top speed
28 mph
20 mph
E-bike class
Not published by brand
Class 1 or 3
Size and folding
Weight
49.5 lb + 8.5 lb batteryBetter
63 lb
Wheels
27.5 front & rear, 30mm inner width, 32h
27.5" front and rear, 30mm inner width, 32h
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm
Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm
Gears
Shift Levers: Shimano CUES 9-Speed with Optical Gear Display; Rear Derailleur: Shimano…
Shift Levers: Shimano CUES 9-Speed with Optical Gear Display; Rear Derailleur: Shimano…
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Fork: SR Suntour MobieA32, 80mm travel, lockout, fender-mounts, integrated light mount
Fork: SR Suntour suspension fork, 120MM of travel (100MM size S), Stanchion 34MM, 15MM…
Certifications
Not published by brand
As applicable, certified to UL 2849 (e-system) and/or UL 2271 (battery) by UL…
List price
Price
$4,099.99Better
$4,499.99
"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.