Specialized Turbo Vado 2 5.0 IGH vs Specialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 5.0Turbo Vado 2 5.0 IGH vs Turbo Vado 3 EVO 5.0
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Weight
Specialized is 6 lb lighter
Specialized
60 lb total
Specialized
66 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 5.0 IGH6 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesSpecialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 5.0Larger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onSpecialized Turbo Vado 2 5.0 IGHLowest step-over: 28.9″ vs 30.2″.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecSpecialized Turbo Vado 2 5.0 IGHSpecialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 5.0
Fit
Step-over height
28.9″Better
30.2″
Total load
300 lb
300 lb
Motor
Rated power
250W
Not published by brand
Peak power
Not published by brand
810W
Torque
90 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 62 miles (100 km) or 4.5 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
51.5 lb + 8.5 lb batteryBetter
66 lb
Wheels
27.5 front & rear, 30mm inner width, 32h
27.5" front and rear, 30mm inner width, 32h
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Shimano CUES BL-U8000. 4 Pistons
TEKTRO, HD-T5040, 4- Piston Caliper, Extra Thick 2.3MM Rotor and 5MM Brake Pads
Gears
Rear Derailleur: Enviolo Automatic, 380%
Shift Levers: Shimano 11-Speed RAPIDFIRE PLUS, Short Reach Spec; Rear Derailleur…
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Fork: Rockshox Recon Silver RL, 80mm travel, Motion-Control; Seatpost: Suspended Cane…
Fork: SR Suntour suspension fork, 120MM of travel (100MM size S), Stanchion 34MM, 15MM…
Certifications
As applicable, certified to UL 2849 (e-system) and/or UL 2271 (battery) by UL…
As applicable, certified to UL 2849 (e-system) and/or UL 2271 (battery) by UL…
List price
Price
$4,749.99Better
$5,199.99
"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.