Specialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0 vs Velotric Discover M
Specialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0 wins on nothing measurable; Velotric Discover M wins on steepest hill at 8 mph, price, weight. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0 goes about 53 miles and the Discover M about 51 miles per charge.
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Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.053mi everyday
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Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0 | Discover M | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 53 mi | 51 mi | Tie |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 34 mi | 33 mi | Tie |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 42 mi | 40 mi | Tie |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 14% | 17% | Discover M |
| BatteryRated capacity | 840 Wh | 802 Wh | Tie |
| PriceBrand store, today | $4,499.99 | $2,499 | Discover M |
| WeightWith battery | 63.3 lb | 60 lb | Discover M |
| Max loadRider + cargo | — | 440 lb | Tie |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 5.3 h | 5.2 h | Tie |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 28 mph | 28 mph | Tie |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 94 vs 90 mi | 57 vs 55 mi | 39 vs 37 mi | 38 vs 36 mi |
| 200 lb | 83 vs 80 mi | 50 vs 48 mi | 37 vs 35 mi | 32 vs 31 mi |
| 250 lb | 74 vs 72 mi | 44 vs 43 mi | 35 vs 33 mi | 28 vs 27 mi |
| 300 lb | 68 vs 65 mi | 40 vs 38 mi | 33 vs 32 mi | 25 vs 24 mi |
Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0 first, then Discover M. 70°F, pavement, new battery. Scenarios: Easy cruise: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat; Everyday: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Fast commute: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Throttle only: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly.