At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, the electric two-wheeler segment was marked by an announcement from Finland. Hyvinkää-based start-up Verge Motorcycles presented a major evolution of its TS Pro, now equipped with a solid electrolyte battery developed in partnership with Donut Lab. A technological advance that the brand claims to be a world first for a production motorbike, but which has yet to be validated by independent testing.
From technological promise to industrial ambition
From the outset, Verge has built its business around a radical concept: rethinking the very architecture of the electric motorbike. A few years after introducing its hubless motor integrated into the rear wheel, the brand is taking a new step forward with this TS Pro Solid-State, presented not just as a concept, but as a production version, with the first deliveries scheduled for mid-2026, according to the manufacturer.
Verge claims that it wants to be the first manufacturer to offer a production-approved motorbike equipped with an all-solid battery. It’s a strong claim, echoed at CES, but at this stage it’s based solely on statements from the manufacturer and its technology partner.
Architecture faithful to the Verge DNA
Visually, the TS Pro Solid-State remains true to the futuristic aesthetic of the Verge range. On the CES stand, it featured a hubless rear wheel, a sculptural frame, extensive use of carbon fibre and an aggressive stance reminiscent of a sports bike.
The batteries, dubbed the ‘Donut Battery’, are integrated directly into the structure of the motorbike. Each module has a capacity of around 5 kWh, enabling Verge to offer different energy configurations depending on use.
Impressive figures
The main innovation lies in the adoption of solid electrolyte batteries, which Donut Lab presents as ready for large-scale industrial application. According to the data provided by the two protagonists, this technology will enable :
- a claimed energy density of around 400 Wh/kg,
- a range of up to 600 km with the highest capacity battery configuration,
- ultra-fast charging, with up to 300 km of range recovered in around ten minutes from a fast charging point.
In terms of powertrains, the TS Pro Solid-State retains the electric motor integrated into the rear wheel, claimed to deliver up to 200 kW (around 270 bhp) and instant torque of 1,000 Nm. The manufacturer claims a 0 to 100 km/h time of around 3.5 seconds.
These are impressive figures, but they should be regarded as manufacturer data, awaiting validation by independent tests.
A clear ambition for top-of-the-range electrics
With this TS Pro Solid-State, Verge is clearly demonstrating its objective: to establish itself as a global benchmark for premium electric motorbikes. The partnership with Donut Lab brings additional technological credibility to a project long considered experimental.
If the announced performances are confirmed by the first independent tests, this motorbike, expected in the first quarter of 2026, could send a strong signal to established manufacturers, both European and Japanese.
