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Gazelle Eclipse C380+ HMB vs Trek Charter+ 4S

Two commuter e-bikes at $3,999.99–$5,999, 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 Charter+ 4S costs $1999 less.
  • The Eclipse C380+ HMB carries 210 Wh more battery.
  • The Charter+ 4S makes 5 Nm more torque.

Every spec, side by side

Eclipse C380+ HMBCharter+ 4S
Headline
Price$5,999$3,999.99
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$8.00 per Wh$7.41 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque85 Nm90 Nm
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeBosch Performance Line Speed (Smart System)Bosch Performance Line Sport
Drive systemBoschBosch
Battery & range
Battery750 Wh540 Wh
Voltage36V—
Capacity20.1 Ah—
Range (claim)100 mi—
Range as stated50-100 miles (Gazelle, Turbo to Eco)—
Est. real range—27 mi
Estimate assumes—20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight—67.58 lb
Max load—300 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 3: pedal assist to 28 mph
Unlocks to—Class 3
Class—Class 3
ThrottleNoNo
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears—9-speed
DrivetrainEnviolo Heavy Duty stepless hub, Gates CDX beltShimano CUES U4000 (11-46T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel75 mm63 mm
Rear travel—None
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNo—
Tires27.5 x 2.35 (60-584) Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency27.5 x 2.4 Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, reflective
DisplayBosch Kiox 300 (removable)Bosch Purion 200
FrameAluminumAlpha Platinum Aluminum
SizesS-L (45-55 cm)M-XL
Step-through option—No
Included
LightsYesYes
Fenders—Yes
RackYesYes
KickstandYesYes
Safety—UL 2849
Safety certification—UL 2849: full system
As the maker states itProduct pages show "Intertek ETL Listed" without naming the standard; no UL 2849 claim statedAll 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 termsUp to 10 years on the frame and non-suspension forks, 5 years on suspension forks and paint, 2 years on parts; motor, battery and display 2 years (brand policy)—

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

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