Solid-State Battery Motorcycles
Verge Motorcycles' Updated 'Verge TS Pro' is Eco-Friendly
Colin Smith — January 7, 2026The Verge TS Pro update retains the brand’s hubless rear motor architecture while integrating a solid‑state battery system developed in partnership with Donut Lab, which Verge describes as enabling up to 370 miles of range and charging times on the order of ten minutes for significant range replenishment. Verge and partner statements emphasize the higher energy density and improved safety profile associated with solid electrolytes compared with conventional lithium‑ion cells, and the company presented the TS Pro as a production‑ready application of the technology at CES 2026. Verge’s announcement frames the battery as a differentiator for long‑distance use and rapid turnaround between rides, and the reveal included performance figures for the TS Pro platform such as 0 to 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds and a high torque figure consistent with the model’s sport‑oriented positioning.
From a commercial and technical assessment perspective, Verge positions the TS Pro as a milestone for electric two‑wheelers by combining the company’s distinctive design language with a battery technology that many OEMs have been developing toward commercialization. The company and its partners state the solid‑state cells have undergone testing across varied conditions and present advantages in energy density, charging speed, and thermal stability, but broader industry observers note that independent validation of long‑term durability, cycle life, and real‑world charging infrastructure compatibility will be important to confirm Verge’s claims. Verge has indicated customer availability in the coming months and is marketing the TS Pro as a production model rather than a concept, but final delivery timelines, pricing, and third‑party test results remain to be published; these factors will be central to assessing the TS Pro’s practical impact on range anxiety, ownership economics, and the wider adoption of solid‑state batteries in electric motorcycles.