Turbo Vado 4.0
$3,500
MSRP
The Vado 4.0 is what happens when a real bike brand takes commuting seriously. It feels like a Specialized first and an e-bike second.
Specialized has replaced this model with the Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0.
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Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0 Review: The Commuter That Doesn't Compromise
Full specifications
- MSRP
- $3,500
- Category
- Commuter
- Class
- Class 3
- Top Speed
- 28 mph
- Motor
- Specialized 2.0 (Mid-drive)
- Motor Power
- 250W nominal / 530W peak
- Torque
- 70 Nm
- Battery
- 710Wh, Li-Ion 21700
- Range
- up to 90 miles
- Weight
- 58.6 lbs
- Frame
- E5 Aluminum
- Brakes
- Tektro 4-piston hydraulic
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Deore 10-speed
- Suspension
- SR Suntour Mobie A32, 50mm
- Tires
- Pathfinder Sport Reflect, 700×47c
- Max Payload
- 300 lbs
- Warranty
- 2 yr motor/battery, lifetime frame
Specs last verified against the maker on August 29, 2026. Maker's page does not publish a class label, peak motor wattage, battery chemistry, total payload, or warranty term.
What we love
- Genuinely refined torque-sensor delivery
- Mission Control app actually adds value
- Battery range that survives the week
What we'd change
- Heavy enough that fourth-floor walk-ups will hate you
- Premium price even on sale
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