21 models · $2,699.99–$7,999.99

Specialized e-bikes compared

Specialized's Turbo city bikes sit at the premium end of the catalog. They use mid-drive motors, ride like conventional bicycles without a throttle, and are sold through bike shops as well as online. We track 21 current models, weighing 36–77.2 lb with rated ranges of 60–93 miles. Specs checked against specialized.com in October 2026.

Motors

20 mid-drive, 1 hub

Throttle

None

Class 3 (28 mph)

Every model

Lightest

Turbo Vado SL 2 6.0 Carbon, 36 lb

Longest rated range

Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0, 93 mi

Step-through frames

9 of 21 models

Where Specialized is strong

Lighter than most: a typical model weighs 58.2 lb with battery, against 66 lb across the catalog.
Mostly mid-drive motors, which use the bike's gears and climb steep hills best.
Hydraulic disc brakes on every model in our catalog.
Long rated range: a typical model claims 90 miles, against 60 across the catalog.

Where it falls short

Priced above the catalog: a typical model lists for $4,599.99, against $1,999 overall.
Rider-height ranges aren't published for most models, so check sizing with the brand.
No throttles: you always pedal, which some riders want and others don't.
Publishes less detail than most brands: torque, load rating or rider height are missing for most models, so we can't rank those factors for them.

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A 7-mile commute · Steep hills

Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0

$4,499.99 · fit 87

Rated up to 93 miles, enough for your 19-mile day with a bufferRunner-up: Turbo Vado 3 X 4.0 ($5,499.99)

Carrying it up stairs

Turbo Vado SL 2 6.0 EQ Carbon

$6,999.99 · fit 83

40.5 lb, among the easier bikes to carryRunner-up: Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 EQ ($3,999.99)

Carrying a child

Globe Haul ST

$2,699.99 · fit 85

Rated up to 60 miles, enough for your 11-mile day with a buffer

Every Specialized model

Model	Price	Type	Motor	Battery	Range	Weight
Globe Haul ST	$2,699.99	cargo	Hub	772 Wh	60 mi	77.2 lb	See at Specialized →
Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0	$3,599.99	commuter	Mid	520 Wh	n/a	41 lb	See at Specialized →
Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 Step-Through	$3,599.99	commuter	Mid	520 Wh	n/a	41.3 lb	See at Specialized →
Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 EQ	$3,999.99	commuter	Mid	520 Wh	n/a	44.7 lb	See at Specialized →
Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 Step-Through EQ	$3,999.99	commuter	Mid	520 Wh	n/a	46.1 lb	See at Specialized →
Turbo Vado 2 4.0	$4,099.99	commuter	Mid, 70 Nm	710 Wh	90 mi	58.2 lb	See at Specialized →
Turbo Vado 2 4.0 Step-Through	$4,099.99	commuter	Mid, 70 Nm	710 Wh	90 mi	58.2 lb	See at Specialized →
Turbo Como 4.0	$4,299.99	commuter	Mid, 70 Nm	710 Wh	90 mi	61.6 lb	See at Specialized →
Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0 EQ	$4,299.99	commuter	Mid	520 Wh	n/a	44.3 lb	See at Specialized →
Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0	$4,499.99	commuter	Mid, 105 Nm	840 Wh	93 mi	63.3 lb	See at Specialized →
Turbo Como 4.0 IGH	$4,599.99	commuter	Mid, 70 Nm	710 Wh	75 mi	n/a	See at Specialized →
Turbo Vado 2 5.0 Step-Through	$4,999.99	commuter	Mid, 90 Nm	710 Wh	75 mi	57.4 lb	See at Specialized →
Turbo Vado 3 EVO 5.0	$5,199.99	commuter	Mid, 105 Nm	840 Wh	93 mi	65.9 lb	See at Specialized →
Turbo Vado 2 5.0 IGH	$5,249.99	commuter	Mid, 90 Nm	710 Wh	62 mi	59.7 lb	See at Specialized →
Turbo Vado 2 5.0 IGH Step-Through	$5,249.99	commuter	Mid, 90 Nm	710 Wh	62 mi	n/a	See at Specialized →
Turbo Vado 3 X 4.0	$5,499.99	commuter	Mid, 105 Nm	840 Wh	93 mi	68.1 lb	See at Specialized →
Turbo Como 5.0 IGH	$6,099.99	commuter	Mid, 90 Nm	710 Wh	62 mi	n/a	See at Specialized →
Turbo Vado SL 2 6.0 Carbon	$6,399.99	commuter	Mid	520 Wh	n/a	36 lb	See at Specialized →
Turbo Vado 3 EVO 6.0	$6,999.99	commuter	Mid, 105 Nm	840 Wh	93 mi	68.6 lb	See at Specialized →
Turbo Vado SL 2 6.0 EQ Carbon	$6,999.99	commuter	Mid	520 Wh	n/a	40.5 lb	See at Specialized →
Turbo Vado 3 X 6.0	$7,999.99	commuter	Mid, 105 Nm	840 Wh	93 mi	72.9 lb	See at Specialized →

Cross-shopping Specialized

For each situation, the best Specialized next to the best bike from every other brand we track.

Situation	Best Specialized	Best from other brands
A 7-mile commute	Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0 fit 87, $4,499.99	Ride1Up Portola 02 fit 94, $995
Steep hills	Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0 fit 89, $4,499.99	Heybike ALPHA fit 95, $1,299
Carrying it up stairs	Turbo Vado SL 2 6.0 EQ Carbon fit 83, $6,999.99	Ride1Up Roadster v3 (Medium/Large) fit 89, $1,395

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