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Priority Current Plus vs Trek Verve+ 3 Lowstep

Two commuter e-bikes at $2,999.99–$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 65 Nm more torque.
  • The Current Plus assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Current Plus carries 175 Wh more battery.
  • The Current Plus claims 7 more miles of range.
  • The Verve+ 3 Lowstep costs $299 less.
  • The Current Plus is 3.6 lb lighter.
  • The Current Plus has a throttle; the Verve+ 3 Lowstep has no throttle.
  • The Current Plus ships as class 2–3; the Verve+ 3 Lowstep ships as class 1.

Every spec, side by side

Current PlusVerve+ 3 Lowstep
Headline
Price$3,299$2,999.99
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$4.58 per Wh$5.50 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque140 Nm75 Nm
Motor power500 W250 W
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makePriorityBosch Performance Line
Drive system—Bosch
SensorTorque—
Battery & range
Battery720 Wh545 Wh
Removable batteryYes—
Range (claim)75 mi68 mi
Range as stated20 to 75 miles depending on assist modeUp to 68 mi
Est. real range45 mi34 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight55 lb58.63 lb
Max load—300 lb
Rack capacity—55 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle
Unlocks toClass 3Class 1
ClassClass 2–3Class 1
ThrottleYesNo
Top assisted speed28 mph20 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
SuspensionRigidRigid
Fork travelRigidRigid
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoNo
Tires650b x 50mm27.5 x 2.4 Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, reflective
DisplayBacklit, 5 modesBosch Purion 200
Frame6061 aluminumAlpha Platinum Aluminum
SizesSmall, Medium, LargeXS-L
Step-through optionNoYes
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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