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Priority Current Plus vs Trek FX+ 2

Two commuter e-bikes at $2,299.99–$3,299, 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 80 Nm more torque.
  • The Current Plus claims 25 more miles of range.
  • The FX+ 2 costs $999 less.
  • The Current Plus assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Current Plus carries 200 Wh more battery.
  • The Current Plus is mid-drive; the FX+ 2 is rear hub.
  • The Current Plus is rigid; the FX+ 2 is hardtail (front only).
  • The Current Plus ships as class 2–3; the FX+ 2 ships as class 2.

Every spec, side by side

Current PlusFX+ 2
Headline
Price$3,299$2,299.99
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$4.58 per Wh$4.42 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque140 Nm60 Nm
Motor power500 W500 W
DriveMid-driveRear hub
Motor makePriority—
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery720 Wh520 Wh
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)75 mi50 mi
Range as stated20 to 75 miles depending on assist modeUp to 50 mi
Est. real range45 mi33 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight55 lb55.78 lb
Max load—300 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3—
ClassClass 2–3Class 2
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph20 mph
Build
Gears5-speed8-speed
DrivetrainGates Carbon CDX belt, Shimano Inter-5 internal hubShimano ESSA U2000 (11-45T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionRigidHardtail (front only)
Fork travelRigid63 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoYes
Suspension seatpost—50 mm
Tires650b x 50mm650 x 50mm (27.5 x 2.0) Bontrager GR0 Comp
DisplayBacklit, 5 modesLCD display
Frame6061 aluminumAlpha Gold Aluminum
SizesSmall, Medium, LargeS-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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