Verge Motorcycles makes history as first with solid-state battery technology now available for customers

By changing solid-state battery technology into customer-ready motorcycles, Verge has unlocked ten-minute charging and up to 370 miles of range.

It is an exceptional breakthrough as a long-awaited innovation in battery technology, driven by Verge, makes its way onto public roads. Known for the groundbreaking hubless in-wheel motor, technology company and electric motorcycle manufacturer Verge Motorcycles is once again pushing the boundaries of what motorcycling can be. The company has become the first in the world to introduce solid-state battery technology into production motorcycles—marking a significant milestone not only for two-wheeled transport, but for electric vehicles more broadly.

The unprecedented battery technology, developed and tested together with technology company Donut Lab, enables a significantly fast charging time and nearly doubles the range on a single charge. Solid-state batteries have been a prominent topic in discussions related to the automotive industry in recent years. They are made from a solid electrolyte, which makes them significantly safer and more efficient than lithium-ion batteries made from liquid or gel electrolytes.

Many major vehicle manufacturers have been testing solid-state technology in their own vehicles, and wider adoption in production vehicles is expected going into the next decade. Verge is one step ahead, as the company is set to deliver the first motorcycles equipped with solid-state batteries to its customers in the coming months. “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, which is already in production and available on Verge’s website and in our showroom stores.” The company released the next evolution of Verge TS Pro at the beginning of last November at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan. Solid-state battery technology and the other exceptional features make the Verge TS Pro every motorcyclist’s dream.

Its next generation Donut 2.0 motor is 50% lighter than its predecessor while delivering the same power and torque (1,000 Nm), enabling significantly improved efficiency, stability, and handling. The bike accelerates from 0–62 mph in just 3.5 seconds. The new battery pack further revolutionizes the riding experience by enabling ultra-fast charging: an additional 186 miles of range in just ten minutes.

Current battery technologies typically support only thousands of charging cycles, whereas Verge’s solid-state battery lasts for the entire lifetime of the motorcycle. The upgraded battery pack does not affect the motorcycle’s price, making it a highly cost-effective option for customers as well. In addition, Verge’s customers can choose an extended-range battery pack at the time of purchase, which increases the range from 217 miles up to 370 miles on a single charge — which is almost double the additional range.

Ville Piippo CTO, Donut Lab, says: “Donut Lab’s next-generation solid-state battery technology is a result of years of development work.

“We are now ready to bring truly exceptional technology to the electric mobility market, of which Verge’s motorcycle is an excellent first example. And this is just the beginning — our battery technology can be used in all types of vehicles, from motorcycles and passenger cars. One of the most significant advantages of solid-state batteries is their safety. Unlike conventional lithium-ion batteries, they do not catch fire, making them much safer for users and charging locations.

The advanced battery packs also operate stably across all operating temperatures. Verge’s solid-state batteries are also responsible. They are made from materials that are abundant worldwide, ensuring that material availability will not cause production issues.