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Which replacement battery fits a Specialized Turbo Vado (Bosch smart-system trims)?

The replacement battery that fits a Specialized Turbo Vado (Bosch smart-system trims), the charger it uses, and what not to buy.

FITS

Fits with the Bosch PowerTube 625 (smart system). A Specialized Turbo Vado (Bosch smart-system trims) runs the Bosch Smart System (BES3), so the replacement battery is the Bosch PowerTube 625 (smart system) (625 Wh, 36 V, BES3).

ConnectorBosch smart-system round charge port
Power panel
Voltage
36 V
Energy
625 Wh
Connector
Bosch smart-system round charge port
Drive system
Bosch Smart System (BES3)
This bike's fitment
BikeSpecialized Turbo Vado (Bosch smart-system trims)
Drive systemBosch Smart System (BES3)
Battery that fitsBosch PowerTube 625 (smart system) (625 Wh, 36 V, BES3)
Charge portBosch smart-system round charge port
ChargerBosch Standard Charger 4A (smart system)

Bosch-powered Turbo Vado trims use the smart system, so the fit is a smart-system PowerTube such as the 625 Wh.

Do not confuse the Bosch Vado with the Brose-based Turbo Levo, which uses a Specialized M2/M3 pack and a Rosenberger port instead.

The battery to buy
Battery, system and charger

Sources: Urban Arrow Service Center, Differences between Bosch eBike System 2 (BES2) and Smart System (BES3) · Qiolor, Bosch e-bike motor compatibility explained · Bosch eBike Systems, PowerTube and CompactTube batteries