state electric motorcycle debuts at CES 2026

Verge Motorcycles has taken solid-state battery technology out of the lab and onto public roads.
Unveiled during CES 2026, the company’s latest production-ready motorcycle achieves ten-minute fast charging and a claimed range of up to 370 miles.
The move positions Verge as the first manufacturer to deliver production motorcycles powered by solid-state batteries, a milestone long anticipated across the electric vehicle industry.
The Finnish electric motorcycle maker already stands out for its hubless in-wheel motor design. Now, it has paired that innovation with a battery system many automakers still consider years away from mass adoption.
Developed alongside technology company Donut Lab, the new battery enables faster charging, longer range, and higher durability than conventional lithium-ion packs. Verge plans to deliver the first customer bikes with this technology in the coming months.
Solid-state leap forward
Solid-state batteries replace liquid or gel electrolytes with solid materials.
This design improves safety, energy density, and longevity.
Major carmakers have tested the technology for years, but few have moved beyond prototypes. Verge says it has crossed that threshold.
“The use of solid state battery technology to motorcycles in production is a historic breakthrough shaking up the entire automotive industry,” says Tuomo Lehtimäki, CEO of Verge Motorcycles.
“Verge’s close development work with Donut Lab, along with battery pack testing and validation, has reached the point where we can implement the technology in the new evolution of Verge TS Pro model.”
Verge released the next evolution of the TS Pro last November at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan.
The TS Pro now serves as the first production platform for the solid-state battery pack.
Verge says the battery supports ultra-fast charging and lasts for the motorcycle’s entire service life.
Performance meets practicality
The Verge TS Pro combines the new battery with a redesigned Donut 2.0 motor. The motor weighs 50 percent less than its predecessor while delivering the same power.
Torque reaches 1,000 Nm. Verge says the bike accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 3.5 seconds.
Charging speed marks one of the most striking gains. Ten minutes of charging can add up to 186 miles of range. Verge also offers an extended-range option at purchase.
That configuration increases range from 217 miles to a claimed 370 miles on a single charge. Verge says the upgraded battery does not affect the motorcycle’s price.
Safety and broader impact
Safety sits at the center of Verge’s solid-state push. Unlike conventional lithium-ion batteries, solid-state packs do not catch fire.
Verge says the batteries operate stably across all operating temperatures.
“Donut Lab’s next-generation solid-state battery technology is a result of years of development work,” says Donut Lab CTO Ville Piippo.
“We are now ready to bring truly exceptional technology to the electric mobility market.”
Verge also points to sustainability. The batteries rely on materials that are abundant worldwide, reducing supply risks.
Donut Lab says the technology can extend beyond motorcycles to cars, trucks, robotics, and stationary energy storage.
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