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Trek Charter+ 4S Lowstep vs Trek Verve+ 4SCharter+ 4S Lowstep vs Verve+ 4S

Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages

What actually differs

Weight
Trek is 9 lb lighter
Trek
66.8 lb
Trek
57.4 lb
Battery
Trek has 1% more
Trek
540 Wh
Trek
545 Wh

Which one for you

  • Easiest to lift or carry
    Trek Verve+ 4S
    9 lb lighter overall.
  • Longest rides
    Trek Verve+ 4S
    Larger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
  • Easiest to get on
    Trek Verve+ 4S
    Lowest step-over: 15.7″ vs 21.9″.

Side by side

SpecTrek Charter+ 4S LowstepTrek Verve+ 4S
Fit
Step-over height
21.9″
15.7″Better
Rider height
4′10″–5′1″
4′10″–5′1″
Total load
—
300 lb
Motor
Rated power
700W
Not published by brand
Torque
85 NmBetter
75 Nm
Battery
Capacity
540 Wh
545 WhBetter
Range and speed
Claimed range
Up to 45 mi
Up to 62 miBetter
Top speed
28 mph
28 mph
E-bike class
Class 3
Class 3
Size and folding
Weight
66.8 lb
57.4 lbBetter
Wheels
Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, reflective, wire bead, 60tpi, 27.5x2.4''
Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, reflective, wire bead, 60tpi, 27.5x2.4''
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc ; rotor: Shimano RT30, centerlock, 180mm
Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc ; rotor: Shimano RT26, 6-bolt, 180mm
Gears
Shimano CUES, 9-speed ; cassette: Shimano LINKGLIDE LG300, 11-46, 9 speed
Shimano CUES, 10-speed ; rear derailleur: Shimano CUES U6000 GS ; cassette: Shimano…
Comfort and safety
Suspension
SR Suntour SF25-NVX32, coil spring, preload adjuster, 5mm ThruSkew, 63mm travel
SR Suntour XCR32, coil spring, preload adjuster, lockout,100 mm QR, 63mm travel…
Certifications
UL 2849
UL 2849
List price
Price
$3,999.99
$3,499.93Better

"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.