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Priority Current Plus vs Specialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 5.0

Two commuter e-bikes at $3,299–$5,199.99, 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 costs $1901 less.
  • The Current Plus makes 35 Nm more torque.
  • The Turbo Vado 3 EVO 5.0 claims 18 more miles of range.
  • The Turbo Vado 3 EVO 5.0 carries 120 Wh more battery.
  • The Current Plus is rigid; the Turbo Vado 3 EVO 5.0 is hardtail (front only).

Every spec, side by side

Current PlusTurbo Vado 3 EVO 5.0
Headline
Price$3,299$5,199.99
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$4.58 per Wh$6.19 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque140 Nm105 Nm
Motor power500 W
Peak power810 W
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makePrioritySpecialized 3.1
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery720 Wh840 Wh
Removable batteryYes
Range (claim)75 mi93 mi
Range as stated20 to 75 miles depending on assist modeUp to 150 km (93 mi)
Est. real range45 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight55 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3
ClassClass 2–3
ThrottleYes
Top assisted speed28 mph
Build
Gears5-speed
DrivetrainGates Carbon CDX belt, Shimano Inter-5 internal hub
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm
SuspensionRigidHardtail (front only)
Fork travelRigid120 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoYes
Suspension seatpostNo
Tires650b x 50mm27.5 x 2.6 Hemisphere
DisplayBacklit, 5 modes2.2" touchscreen, USB-C charging
Frame6061 aluminumAlloy, side-entry battery
SizesSmall, Medium, LargeS-XL
Step-through optionNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYes
KickstandYes
SafetyUL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 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"No UL certification stated on the product pages we read
Warranty5 yr2 yr
Warranty terms2 years on components, lifetime on frames (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from www.prioritybicycles.com on 09/21/2026 and www.specialized.com on 09/19/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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