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Electric trekking bike Trek Charter+ 4 Nexus 5 belt drive 540 Wh Lowstep covellite blue

Electric trekking bike Trek Charter+ 4 Nexus 5 belt 540 Wh Lowstep blue: Bosch 540 Wh, 30.60 kg in M

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Trek Charter+ 4 Nexus 5 belt 540 Wh Lowstep Covellite Blue: arrive at the office spotless

The Trek Charter+ 4 Nexus 5 belt drive 540 Wh Lowstep replaces the chain with a Gates CDX belt and the derailleur with a Shimano Nexus 5-speed internal gear hub. It carries a 75 Nm Bosch Performance Line motor and a 540 Wh battery, for 30.60 kg in size M according to Trek. Covellite Blue is a deep indigo blue with metallic highlights.

Technical specifications

Frame	Alpha Platinum aluminium, Lowstep step-through frame, Bosch battery inserted through the top of the down tube, cables integrated through the cockpit, integrated rack and mudguards, bolt-on adjustable rear dropout
Motor	Bosch Performance Line, 250 W, 75 Nm
Battery	Bosch PowerTube 540 Wh
Controls / display	Bosch Purion 200
Drivetrain	Shimano Nexus C7000 5-speed internal gear hub, Gates CDX belt (32T sprocket), ProWheel alloy 170 mm chainset
Fork	SR Suntour SF25-NVX32, coil spring, adjustable preload, 63 mm travel
Brakes	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotors
Wheels / tyres	Bontrager Kovee double-wall Tubeless Ready 23 mm rims / Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite 27.5 x 2.40 in tyres with reflective sidewalls
Cockpit	Alloy 630 mm handlebar, 25 mm rise, Bontrager alloy 80 mm height-adjustable stem, Blendr compatible, Trek Ergonomic PRO grips
Saddle / seatpost	Bontrager Boulevard / alloy suspension seatpost 31.6 mm, 300 mm
Equipment	Trek Charter aluminium mudguards, rack integrated into the frame, Pletscher Comp Flex 40 kickstand, Bontrager City pedals
Weight	30.60 kg in size M (Trek figure)

At a glance

✓ Grease-free Gates CDX belt	✓ Shimano Nexus 5-speed hub
✓ Bosch Performance Line 75 Nm	✓ PowerTube 540 Wh battery
✓ Lowstep step-through frame	✓ 30.60 kg in size M

Who is it for?

For the commuter who rides to work in smart trousers and never wants a grease mark on their calf again. It's for anyone who prefers a bike that just works, day after day, without a second thought.

The LVR workshop view

Belt and internal gear hub: clean mechanics. This Charter+ 4 Lowstep replaces the chain and derailleur with a Gates CDX belt and a Shimano Nexus 5-speed hub. The gears work protected inside the hub shell, and the belt needs neither oil nor grease. The bolt-on adjustable rear dropout on the Alpha Platinum frame is used here to set the belt tension.

	Shimano CUES derailleur	Nexus 5 hub + belt	Enviolo hub + belt
How it works	9 sprockets and a Linkglide chain	5 gears enclosed in the hub	Continuously variable, no steps
Maintenance	Chain needs cleaning and lubing	Grease-free belt, sealed hub	Grease-free belt, sealed hub
Reference bike	Charter+ 4 R9, 30.80 kg (M, 540 Wh)	Charter+ 4 Nexus 5, 30.60 kg (M, 540 Wh)	Charter+ 4 Enviolo, 31.60 kg (M, 540 Wh)
What it means	Widest gear range	Shifts at a standstill, clean	The ideal gear at any moment

In short: the Charter+ 4 Nexus 5 540 Wh Lowstep puts peace of mind ahead of gear range. At 30.60 kg in size M according to Trek, it even weighs slightly less than the derailleur-equipped R9 version.

A carbon-reinforced belt needs no lubrication, doesn't rust and makes almost no noise. It won't dirty your clothes or your hands when you handle the bike, and it outlasts a conventional chain in urban use. A simple rinse with water is all the maintenance it needs.

The Nexus hub encloses its 5 gears in a sealed shell, protected from rain and dust. The Bosch assistance, which stops at 25 km/h, makes up for a narrower gear range than a derailleur: on urban journeys around Béziers, five speeds are plenty.

Which Charter+ should you choose?

Model	Motor / battery	Drivetrain	Fork	Weight (size)
Charter+ 4 Nexus 5 belt 540 Wh Lowstep	Bosch Performance Line 75 Nm / 540 Wh	Nexus 5 + belt	63 mm coil	30.60 kg (M)
Charter+ 4 Nexus 5 belt 800 Wh Lowstep	Bosch Performance Line 75 Nm / 800 Wh	Nexus 5 + belt	63 mm coil	31.50 kg (M)
Charter+ 4 Enviolo belt 540 Wh Lowstep	Bosch Performance Line 75 Nm / 540 Wh	Enviolo City + belt	63 mm coil	31.60 kg (M)
Charter+ 4 R9 540 Wh Lowstep	Bosch Performance Line 75 Nm / 540 Wh	Shimano CUES 9-speed	63 mm coil	30.80 kg (M)

Our take: at 30.60 kg in M, this Nexus 5 540 Wh weighs 0.20 kg less than the derailleur-equipped R9 540 Wh. The Charter+ 4 Enviolo 540 Wh Lowstep (31.60 kg) replaces the 5 gears with continuously variable gearing.

LVR sizing advice

You get onto the Lowstep frame from the front, without lifting your leg: the size is chosen mainly on saddle height and reach. Trek's ranges overlap between M and L (170 to 173 cm); in that case, the smaller size gives a more upright position and the larger one more room for long rides. The height-adjustable stem then fine-tunes the position.

Size	S	M	L	XL
Rider height (cm)	147-155	155-173	170-185	185-203
Inseam (cm)	69-88	77-96	80-99	86-105
Wheels (in)	27.5	27.5	27.5	27.5
Seatpost (mm)	300	300	300	300

Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop.

Your questions

Can the belt break?	It's very tough; the main thing is to avoid bending or twisting it when handling it.
Can I change gear when stationary?	Yes, that's the advantage of an internal gear hub, handy at red lights.
Does the belt tension need adjusting?	It's adjusted in the workshop using the frame's adjustable rear dropout.
Is the blue dark?	Yes, Covellite Blue is a deep indigo blue.

The LVR Cycles verdict

A clean, quiet Charter+ for everyday use, with no grease and no derailleur adjustment. Its deep indigo blue gives it a polished look.

Pros
+ Grease-free belt
+ Shifts at a standstill
+ Sealed hub

Cons
- Only 5 gears
- Rear puncture repairs take longer

Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we set the belt tension, service the Nexus hub and handle Bosch diagnostics and updates in our workshop.

Please note that the specifications may be changed without prior notice by the manufacturer, based on the availability of components and other factors.

Reference TRK-5341896

Data sheet