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Aventon Level 4 ADV vs Trek Verve+ 3 Lowstep

Two commuter e-bikes at $2,799–$2,999.99, 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 255 Wh more battery.
  • The Level 4 ADV makes 25 Nm more torque.
  • The Level 4 ADV costs $201 less.
  • The Level 4 ADV is hardtail (front only); the Verve+ 3 Lowstep is rigid.

Every spec, side by side

Level 4 ADVVerve+ 3 Lowstep
Headline
Price$2,799$2,999.99
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$3.50 per Wh$5.50 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque100 Nm75 Nm
Motor power—250 W
Peak power750 W—
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeAventon Ultro SBosch Performance Line
Drive system—Bosch
SensorTorque—
Battery & range
Battery800 Wh545 Wh
Capacity20 Ah—
CellsSamsung 21700 58E—
Removable batteryYes—
Range (claim)—68 mi
Range as stated—Up to 68 mi
Est. real range40 mi34 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight61 lb58.63 lb
Max load300 lb300 lb
Rack capacity—55 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle
Unlocks to—Class 1
Class—Class 1
ThrottleNoNo
Top assisted speed—20 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)Rigid
Fork travel100 mmRigid
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesNo
Suspension seatpost50 mm—
Tires—27.5 x 2.4 Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, reflective
Display—Bosch Purion 200
Frame6061 aluminiumAlpha Platinum Aluminum
SizesR, LXS-L
Step-through optionYesYes
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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