Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0 Step-Through EQ vs Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-ThroughTurbo Vado SL 2 5.0 Step-Through EQ vs Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
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Key differences
What actually differs
Battery
Specialized has 63% more
Specialized
520 Wh
Specialized
320 Wh
Verdict
Which one for you
- Longest ridesSpecialized Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0 Step-Through EQLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onSpecialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-ThroughLowest step-over: 24.3″ vs 25.6″.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecSpecialized Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0 Step-Through EQSpecialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through
Fit
Step-over height
25.6″
24.3″Better
Total load
300 lb
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Motor
Rated power
250W
Not published by brand
Peak power
320W
240W
Torque
50 NmBetter
35 Nm
Battery
Capacity
520 WhBetter
320 Wh
Battery weight
6.4 lb
—
Range and speed
Claimed range
Up to 5 Hours Range
up to 80 miles (130 km) or 6 hours (eco mode) or up to 120 miles (200 km) or 9 hours…Better
Top speed
28 mph
28 mph
Size and folding
Weight
38.6 lb + 6.4 lb battery
Not published by brand
Wheels
700c Double-wall Alloy 27mm internal width
700C disc, 22mm rim depth, 21mm internal width
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Gears
Shift Levers: Shimano Cues 11-speed, SL-U8000; Rear Derailleur: Shimano Cues 11-speed…
Shift Levers: Sram NX, 11-speed, multi-shift; Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX, 11-speed…
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Fork: 2024 Vado SL; At a Glance Suspension: Future Shock 3.1
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
$3,599.99
$3,499.99Better
"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.