Trek Checkpoint+ SL 5

What the Trek Checkpoint+ SL 5 is built for

The Trek Checkpoint+ SL 5 is a commuter e-bike, built for daily rides to work, errands and city streets.

It has a top speed of 28 mph (45 km/h).

It carries a 360 Wh battery and a stated range of up to 50 miles (80 km) on a charge. Real-world range is usually lower than the rated figure: it falls with throttle use, hills, cold weather, rider weight and higher assist levels.

In the United States the Trek Checkpoint+ SL 5 sells for $5,600, above the median of $1,700 across 311 commuter e-bikes with a US price, among the premium models. That is $16 per watt-hour of battery.

Where the Trek Checkpoint+ SL 5 may be ridden

In the European Union and the United Kingdom an e-bike counts as a bicycle only within the pedelec limits; as specified, its 28 mph (45 km/h) top speed is above the 25 km/h at which assistance must stop. A model above those limits is treated as a moped there, with type approval, registration and insurance, unless the brand sells a version set to the European limits.

Trek Checkpoint+ SL 5 safety certification

The brand's listing for the Trek Checkpoint+ SL 5 does not state a UL 2849 or EN 15194 certification. New York City allows only e-bikes certified to UL 2849 to be sold or rented there, and California requires certified batteries from 2026; ask the seller for the certificate before buying.