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Euphree City Robin 3 vs Trek Verve+ 3 Lowstep

Two commuter e-bikes at $2,199.99–$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 City Robin 3 assists 8 mph faster.
  • The City Robin 3 costs $800 less.
  • The City Robin 3 carries 175 Wh more battery.
  • The Verve+ 3 Lowstep is 14.4 lb lighter.
  • The City Robin 3 carries 50 lb more total load.
  • The City Robin 3 is rear hub; the Verve+ 3 Lowstep is mid-drive.
  • The City Robin 3 is hardtail (front only); the Verve+ 3 Lowstep is rigid.
  • The City Robin 3 has a throttle; the Verve+ 3 Lowstep has no throttle.
  • The City Robin 3 ships as class 3; the Verve+ 3 Lowstep ships as class 1.

Every spec, side by side

City Robin 3Verve+ 3 Lowstep
Headline
Price$2,199.99$2,999.99
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$3.06 per Wh$5.50 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque—75 Nm
Motor power750 W250 W
DriveRear hubMid-drive
Motor makeBafang H560Bosch Performance Line
Drive systemBafangBosch
SensorTorque + cadence—
Battery & range
Battery720 Wh545 Wh
Voltage48V—
Capacity15 Ah—
CellsLG—
Range (claim)70 mi68 mi
Range as statedUp to 70 milesUp to 68 mi
Est. real range36 mi34 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight73 lb58.63 lb
Max load350 lb300 lb
Rack capacity100 lb55 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mphClass 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle
Unlocks toClass 3Class 1
ClassClass 3Class 1
ThrottleYesNo
Top assisted speed28 mph20 mph
Build
Gears8-speed9-speed
DrivetrainShimano Altus, KMC Z7 chainShimano CUES U4000 (11-46T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Rigid
Fork travel120 mmRigid
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesNo
Suspension seatpost50 mm—
Tires27.5 x 2.427.5 x 2.4 Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, reflective
DisplayColour LCD, left sideBosch Purion 200
Frame6061 aluminumAlpha Platinum Aluminum
SizesOne size, fits 5'2" to 6'0"XS-L
Step-through optionYesYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2849: full system
As the maker states it"SGS certified to meet UL 2271 (battery) & UL 2849 (system)"All e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and certified to UL 2849
Warranty5 yr—

Specs transcribed from euphree.com on 09/21/2026 and www.trekbikes.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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