Commuter
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0
$3,599.99
Price
520 Wh
Battery
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 vs Velotric Discover M
Two commuter e-bikes at $2,499–$3,599.99, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Discover M carries 282 Wh more battery.
- The Discover M costs $1101 less.
- The Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 uses a torque sensor; the Discover M uses a torque + cadence sensor.
- The Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 is rigid; the Discover M is hardtail (front only).
Every spec, side by side
| Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 | Discover M | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $3,599.99 | $2,499 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $6.92 per Wh | $3.12 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | — | 100 Nm |
| Motor power | — | 500 W |
| Peak power | — | 960 W |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Specialized SL 1.2 | Velotric Velocore |
| Sensor | Torque | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 520 Wh | 802 Wh |
| Voltage | — | 48V |
| Capacity | — | 16.7 Ah |
| Removable battery | No | Yes |
| Range (claim) | — | 95 mi |
| Range as stated | — | 95 mi on pedal assist |
| Est. real range | — | 40 mi |
| Estimate assumes | — | 20 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | — | 60 lb |
| Rack capacity | — | 66 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | — | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | — | Class 3 |
| Class | — | Class 2–3 |
| Throttle | — | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | — | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 10-speed | 9-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano CUES (11-48T) | Shimano CUES |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | — | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | — | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Rigid | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | Rigid | 80 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | No | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | No | No |
| Tires | — | 27.5 x 2.4 |
| Display | — | 3.5" colour LCD |
| Frame | Alloy | Triple-butted aluminium |
| Sizes | S-XL | Regular, Large |
| Step-through option | Yes | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | — | Yes |
| Fenders | — | Yes |
| Rack | — | Yes |
| Kickstand | — | Yes |
| Safety | — | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | — | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| As the maker states it | No UL certification stated on the product pages we read | Most Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 2 yr |
| Warranty terms | 2 years on components, lifetime on frames (brand policy) | 2 Year Warranty |
Specs transcribed from www.specialized.com on 2026-09-19 and electricbikereview.com on 2026-09-20. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.