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Priority Current Plus vs Trek Charter+ 4S

Two commuter e-bikes at $3,299–$3,999.99, 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 makes 50 Nm more torque.
  • The Current Plus carries 180 Wh more battery.
  • The Current Plus is 12.6 lb lighter.
  • The Current Plus costs $701 less.
  • The Current Plus is rigid; the Charter+ 4S is hardtail (front only).
  • The Current Plus has a throttle; the Charter+ 4S has no throttle.
  • The Current Plus ships as class 2–3; the Charter+ 4S ships as class 3.

Every spec, side by side

Current PlusCharter+ 4S
Headline
Price$3,299$3,999.99
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$4.58 per Wh$7.41 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque140 Nm90 Nm
Motor power500 W—
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makePriorityBosch Performance Line Sport
Drive system—Bosch
SensorTorque—
Battery & range
Battery720 Wh540 Wh
Removable batteryYes—
Range (claim)75 mi—
Range as stated20 to 75 miles depending on assist mode—
Est. real range45 mi27 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight55 lb67.58 lb
Max load—300 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 3
ClassClass 2–3Class 3
ThrottleYesNo
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears5-speed9-speed
DrivetrainGates Carbon CDX belt, Shimano Inter-5 internal hubShimano CUES U4000 (11-46T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionRigidHardtail (front only)
Fork travelRigid63 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoYes
Tires650b x 50mm27.5 x 2.4 Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, reflective
DisplayBacklit, 5 modesBosch Purion 200
Frame6061 aluminumAlpha Platinum Aluminum
SizesSmall, Medium, LargeM-XL
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
Rack—Yes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2849: full system
As the maker states it"UL 2271 (battery), UL 2849 (system)" on the e-Coast; the Current Plus says only "UL certified"All e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and certified to UL 2849
Warranty5 yr—

Specs transcribed from www.prioritybicycles.com on 09/21/2026 and www.trekbikes.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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