Commuter
Gazelle Ultimate T10 HMB
$3,499
Price
60 Nm
Torque
540 Wh
Battery
Gazelle Ultimate T10 HMB vs Vvolt Centauri II
Two commuter e-bikes at $2,399–$3,499, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Centauri II makes 60 Nm more torque.
- The Centauri II costs $1100 less.
- The Ultimate T10 HMB claims 25 more miles of range.
- The Centauri II assists 8 mph faster.
- The Ultimate T10 HMB carries 50 Wh more battery.
- The Ultimate T10 HMB is hardtail (front only); the Centauri II is rigid.
Every spec, side by side
| Ultimate T10 HMB | Centauri II | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $3,499 | $2,399 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $6.48 per Wh | $4.90 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 60 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Motor power | — | 350 W |
| Peak power | — | 650 W |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Bosch Active Line Plus (Smart System) | Vvolt |
| Drive system | Bosch | — |
| Sensor | — | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 540 Wh | 490 Wh |
| Voltage | 36V | — |
| Capacity | 15 Ah | 13.6 Ah |
| Removable battery | — | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 85 mi | 60 mi |
| Range as stated | 35-85 miles (Gazelle, Turbo to Eco) | Up to 60 miles real-world on pedal assist |
| Est. real range | — | 31 mi |
| Estimate assumes | — | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | — | 53 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | — | Class 3: pedal assist to 28 mph |
| Unlocks to | — | Class 3 |
| Class | — | Class 3 |
| Throttle | No | No |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 10-speed | — |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Deore 10-speed derailleur, KMC E500EPT chain | Gates carbon belt |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 160 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Rigid |
| Fork travel | 80 mm | Rigid |
| Rear travel | — | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | No |
| Suspension seatpost | — | No |
| Tires | 700 x 54c (54-622) Schwalbe Smart Sam | — |
| Display | Bosch Purion 200 | — |
| Frame | Aluminum | — |
| Sizes | S-L (46-57 cm) | S/M, M/L, L/XL |
| Step-through option | Yes | — |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | — |
| Kickstand | Yes | — |
| Safety | — | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | — | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| As the maker states it | Product pages show "Intertek ETL Listed" without naming the standard; no UL 2849 claim stated | The Alpha II is tested and certified to the rigorous UL-2849 standard |
| Warranty | 2 yr | — |
| Warranty terms | Up 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 vvolt.com on 09/20/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.