Priority Current Plus Commuter Electric Bike

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Priority Current Plus Commuter Electric Bike

Class 2
601-800 Wh
61-80 mi claimed
21-28 mph

SVT Score, Upper

Usability5.3/10Social6.5/10The SVT Score is placed on its category's range

Versus

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A belt-drive mid-drive commuter with a 140 Nm torque-sensing motor, a 720 Wh battery, a 5-speed internal hub and a throttle.

$3,299

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SKU: 1220203 Category: Electric Bikes Brand: Priority

Usability

5.3 out of 10

Battery5720 Wh (48 V) removable battery on the commuter ladder

Spare: 720 Wh spare battery $799.00, sold out

Better on batteryPedego Boomerang Pro Step-Thru CruiserThe Boomerang Pro carries a 910 Wh battery. $2,495Scores 9.0

Motor10140 Nm torque-sensing mid-drive (500 W)

Speed: ships at 20 mph; rider can raise pedal assist to 28 mph

Ride Hardware7hydraulic discs, 180 mm rotors, torque sensor, puncture-resistant tires

Weight555 lb with battery, Shimano build

Option: Enviolo build 56.5 lb

Better on weightSpecialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 commuter e-bikeAt 41 lb in size MD it is light for a commuter e-bike. $3,599.99Scores 8.0

Features4removable battery, fitted lights, throttle

Better on featuresVelotric Discover 3 commuterA removable battery. $1,999Scores 10.0

Verification2no UL 2849 claim on the Current Plus page and no NRTL directory record names it

Searched: Certipedia Intertek UL SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada

Better on verificationAventon Level 4 REC Commuter EbikeUL certifies this model to UL 2849 under certificate UL-US-2557601-3. $1,999Scores 6.0

Warranty & Support5two years on motor, battery and display

Better on warranty & supportPedego Ridge Rider 2 Adventure BikeThe parts. $2,195Scores 9.0

Price

Option: Enviolo CVT build $3,599.00

Strengths

Strong mid-drive motor flattens hills
Long range for daily commutes
Torque sensor gives a natural pedal feel
Automatic lights and fenders fitted
Belt and internal hub need almost no upkeep

Drawbacks

No rear rack included
No suspension on rough roads
Cheap-feeling throttle
Cable clutter at the handlebar
Maximum load not printed on the product page

Verdict

A powerful low-upkeep commuter for hilly cities, but no rack or suspension

Social score

6.5 out of 10

RedditProduct-line6 out of 10

r/ebikes: an owner of the original Current praised Priority's service at 1,000 miles, then reported assist power fading by 2,800 miles that a replacement motor did not fix (May 2024)

Google7 out of 10

Liked

punchy motor
long range
smooth brakes

Complaints

cheap-feeling throttle
cable clutter
no suspension

Read the full summary

WIRED (Ryan Waniata; unit source not stated) rated it 8/10 for its punchy motor, range and brakes; at 55 lb it felt sluggish unassisted and rough without suspension (May 2025)|T3 (Mark Knapp; unit source not stated) estimated about 66 miles at low assist; disliked the throttle feel and cable clutter (Jun 2025)|Consumer Reports bought and lab-tested it; its scores sit behind membership (Oct 2026)

YouTubeNot scored

The YouTube pool is blank: the videos found come from Electrek, repeating its written reviews, from Electric Bike Report, which takes manufacturer testing fees, and from Ryan Van Duzer, who co-designs Priority bikes (October 2026).

AmazonNot scored

The Amazon pool is blank: the Amazon search turned up no Priority e-bike sold by the brand or its own store (October 2026).

User reviewsNot scored

No major US retailer sells Priority e-bikes as the seller; they are sold through the brand's own store (October 2026).

Trustpilot

Trustpilot shows 4.8 from 8,576 reviews, 92% five-star and under 1% one-star, on a claimed page that invites reviews (September 2026).

Track record

A BBB directory search for Priority Bicycles in New York returned no business profile (October 2026).
CPSC and Health Canada searches turned up no recall of a Priority e-bike or battery (October 2026).

Not countedExcluded

Not counted in any pool: the ratings on the brand's own site.
The retailer pool is blank: none of Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, REI, Home Depot or Lowe's lists the Priority Current Plus (October 2026).

Specs

TypeCommuter
E-Bike ClassClass 2
Battery601-800 Wh
MotorMid-drive
Top Speed21-28 mph
Claimed Range61-80 mi
Weight41-55 lb
BrakesHydraulic disc
SuspensionNone
FoldingDoes not fold
CertificationsNone verifiable
Warranty2 Years

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Not published by Priority: max rider load.

At a glance

Shimano Inter-5 hub
600-lumen front lamp
Three frame sizes
Height-adjustable stem

Company

The brand was founded in New York in 2014 and keeps a showroom in Tribeca by appointment.

Where it sells

Priority Bicycles sells its e-bikes in the US through its own store at prioritybicycles.com.
The store's terms name Priority Outdoor Products, LLC, of 174 Hudson Street in New York, as its operator.
Its electric range of belt-drive cruisers and commuters ships from a Pennsylvania warehouse to the contiguous US only.

Description

The Priority Current Plus is a mid-step commuter e-bike with a 720 Wh removable battery (48 V) and a 500 W torque-sensing mid-drive motor rated at 140 Nm of maximum torque. It has dual-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors and motor cut-off, a rigid aluminum fork and puncture-resistant 650b x 50 mm tires.

The entry build pairs a Gates CDX belt with a Shimano Inter-5 internal hub; the Enviolo CVT build sells for $3,599.00 and weighs 56.5 lb. It ships at 20 mph on assist and throttle, and the rider can raise pedal assist to 28 mph.

The Shimano build weighs 55 lb with battery, pedals and fenders; Priority does not print a maximum load on the page. Composite fenders, automatic lights with a 600-lumen front lamp and a thumb throttle come fitted; a rack is not included. Priority claims 20 to 75 miles of range.

A spare 720 Wh battery lists at $799.00 and is sold out.