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Ride1Up Prodigy V2 vs Trek Verve+ 3 Lowstep

Two commuter e-bikes at $2,395–$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 Prodigy V2 assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Verve+ 3 Lowstep claims 18 more miles of range.
  • The Prodigy V2 costs $605 less.
  • The Prodigy V2 makes 15 Nm more torque.
  • The Prodigy V2 is hardtail (front only); the Verve+ 3 Lowstep is rigid.
  • The Prodigy V2 ships as class 3; the Verve+ 3 Lowstep ships as class 1.

Every spec, side by side

Prodigy V2Verve+ 3 Lowstep
Headline
Price$2,395$2,999.99
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$4.75 per Wh$5.50 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque90 Nm75 Nm
Motor power250 W250 W
Peak power950 W—
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeBrose TF SprinterBosch Performance Line
Drive systemBroseBosch
SensorTorque—
Battery & range
Battery504 Wh545 Wh
Voltage36V—
Capacity14 Ah—
CellsSamsung—
Range (claim)50 mi68 mi
Range as stated30-50 milesUp to 68 mi
Est. real range32 mi34 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight58 lb58.63 lb
Max load300 lb300 lb
Rack capacity40 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
Throttle—No
Top assisted speed28 mph20 mph
Build
Gears9-speed9-speed
DrivetrainMicroShift 9-speed (chain) or Enviolo CVT + Gates beltShimano CUES U4000 (11-46T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Rigid
Fork travel100 mmRigid
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesNo
Suspension seatpostNo—
Tires27.5 x 2.2527.5 x 2.4 Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, reflective
DisplayBrose 1.5" color LCDBosch Purion 200
FrameAlloyAlpha Platinum Aluminum
SizesST, XRXS-L
Step-through optionYesYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
Kickstand—Yes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2849: full system
As the maker states itTUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventoryAll e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and certified to UL 2849
Warranty1 yr—
Warranty terms1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects—

Specs transcribed from ride1up.com on 09/19/2026 and www.trekbikes.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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