Commuter
Trek Charter+ 4S
$3,999.99
Price
90 Nm
Torque
540 Wh
Battery
67.58 lb
Weight
Trek Charter+ 4S vs Trek Verve+ 3 Lowstep
Two commuter e-bikes at $2,999.99–$3,999.99, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Charter+ 4S assists 8 mph faster.
- The Verve+ 3 Lowstep costs $1000 less.
- The Charter+ 4S makes 15 Nm more torque.
- The Verve+ 3 Lowstep is 8.9 lb lighter.
- The Charter+ 4S is hardtail (front only); the Verve+ 3 Lowstep is rigid.
- The Charter+ 4S ships as class 3; the Verve+ 3 Lowstep ships as class 1.
Every spec, side by side
| Charter+ 4S | Verve+ 3 Lowstep | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $3,999.99 | $2,999.99 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $7.41 per Wh | $5.50 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 90 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Motor power | — | 250 W |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Bosch Performance Line Sport | Bosch Performance Line |
| Drive system | Bosch | Bosch |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 540 Wh | 545 Wh |
| Range (claim) | — | 68 mi |
| Range as stated | — | Up to 68 mi |
| Est. real range | 27 mi | 34 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 20 Wh per mile | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 67.58 lb | 58.63 lb |
| Max load | 300 lb | 300 lb |
| Rack capacity | — | 55 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 3: pedal assist to 28 mph | Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle |
| Unlocks to | Class 3 | Class 1 |
| Class | Class 3 | Class 1 |
| Throttle | No | No |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 20 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 9-speed | 9-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano CUES U4000 (11-46T) | Shimano CUES U4000 (11-46T) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Rigid |
| Fork travel | 63 mm | Rigid |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | No |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.4 Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, reflective | 27.5 x 2.4 Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, reflective |
| Display | Bosch Purion 200 | Bosch Purion 200 |
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum | Alpha Platinum Aluminum |
| Sizes | M-XL | XS-L |
| Step-through option | No | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | Yes |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849 | UL 2849 |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: full system | UL 2849: full system |
| As the maker states it | All e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and certified to UL 2849 | All e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and certified to UL 2849 |
Specs transcribed from www.trekbikes.com on 09/30/2026 and www.trekbikes.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.