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Gazelle Ultimate T10 HMB vs Trek Charter+ 4S

Two commuter e-bikes at $3,499–$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 Charter+ 4S makes 30 Nm more torque.
  • The Charter+ 4S assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Ultimate T10 HMB costs $501 less.

Every spec, side by side

Ultimate T10 HMBCharter+ 4S
Headline
Price$3,499$3,999.99
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$6.48 per Wh$7.41 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque60 Nm90 Nm
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeBosch Active Line Plus (Smart System)Bosch Performance Line Sport
Drive systemBoschBosch
Battery & range
Battery540 Wh540 Wh
Voltage36V—
Capacity15 Ah—
Range (claim)85 mi—
Range as stated35-85 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 speed20 mph28 mph
Build
Gears10-speed9-speed
DrivetrainShimano Deore 10-speed derailleur, KMC E500EPT chainShimano CUES U4000 (11-46T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor160 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel80 mm63 mm
Rear travel—None
Front suspensionYesYes
Tires700 x 54c (54-622) Schwalbe Smart Sam27.5 x 2.4 Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, reflective
DisplayBosch Purion 200Bosch Purion 200
FrameAluminumAlpha Platinum Aluminum
SizesS-L (46-57 cm)M-XL
Step-through optionYesNo
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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