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Aventon Level 4 ADV vs Trek Charter+ 4S

Two commuter e-bikes at $2,799–$3,999.99, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Level 4 ADV carries 260 Wh more battery.
  • The Level 4 ADV costs $1201 less.
  • The Level 4 ADV makes 10 Nm more torque.
  • The Level 4 ADV is 6.6 lb lighter.

Every spec, side by side

Level 4 ADVCharter+ 4S
Headline
Price$2,799$3,999.99
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$3.50 per Wh$7.41 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque100 Nm90 Nm
Peak power750 W—
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeAventon Ultro SBosch Performance Line Sport
Drive system—Bosch
SensorTorque—
Battery & range
Battery800 Wh540 Wh
Capacity20 Ah—
CellsSamsung 21700 58E—
Removable batteryYes—
Est. real range40 mi27 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight61 lb67.58 lb
Max load300 lb300 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 3: pedal assist to 28 mph
Unlocks to—Class 3
Class—Class 3
ThrottleNoNo
Top assisted speed—28 mph
Build
Gears10-speed9-speed
DrivetrainShimano Cues (11-39T)Shimano CUES U4000 (11-46T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor—180 mm
Rear rotor—180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel100 mm63 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpost50 mm—
Tires—27.5 x 2.4 Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, reflective
Display—Bosch Purion 200
Frame6061 aluminiumAlpha Platinum Aluminum
SizesR, LM-XL
Step-through optionYesNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849UL 2849
Safety certificationUL 2849: full systemUL 2849: full system
As the maker states itUL and TUV Safety Certified - UL 2849 / UL 2271All e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and certified to UL 2849
Warranty2 yr—
Warranty termsTwo-Year Limited Warranty on frames and framesets (brand policy)—

Specs transcribed from www.aventon.com on 09/20/2026 and www.trekbikes.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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