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Priority Current Plus vs Priority Skyline Smart.Shift

Two commuter e-bikes at $3,299–$3,999, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Current Plus makes 50 Nm more torque.
  • The Current Plus claims 15 more miles of range.
  • The Current Plus is 13 lb lighter.
  • The Current Plus costs $700 less.
  • The Current Plus is mid-drive; the Skyline Smart.Shift is rear hub.

Every spec, side by side

Current PlusSkyline Smart.Shift
Headline
Price$3,299$3,999
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$4.58 per Wh$5.55 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque140 Nm90 Nm
Motor power500 W750 W
Peak power1056 W
DriveMid-driveRear hub
Motor makePriorityPriority
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery720 Wh720 Wh
Removable batteryYes
Range (claim)75 mi60 mi
Range as stated20 to 75 miles depending on assist mode20 to 60 miles depending on assist, terrain and rider
Est. real range45 mi36 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight55 lb68 lb
Max load300 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 3
ClassClass 2–3Class 2–3
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears5-speed12-speed
DrivetrainGates Carbon CDX belt, Shimano Inter-5 internal hubPinion C1.12i Smart.Shift gearbox, Gates CDX belt
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionRigidRigid
Fork travelRigidRigid
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoNo
Tires650b x 50mm27.5 x 2.0
DisplayBacklit, 5 modes
Frame6061 aluminum6061 aluminum
SizesSmall, Medium, LargeSmall, Medium, Large
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states it"UL 2271 (battery), UL 2849 (system)" on the e-Coast; the Current Plus says only "UL certified""UL 2271 (battery), UL 2849 (system)" on the e-Coast; the Current Plus says only "UL certified"
Warranty5 yr

Specs transcribed from www.prioritybicycles.com on 09/21/2026 and www.prioritybicycles.com on 09/21/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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