Published
06/01/2026 às 17:03
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06/01/2026 às 17:04
A CES 2026 It became the stage for an announcement that many in the industry considered “years away” from the market: a production electric motorcycle using solid state batteryVerge Motorcycles claims to have taken the technology from the lab and put it on the road, promising a ten-minute recharge and a range of up to 370 miles, approximately… 595 km.
The move is considered a milestone because solid-state batteries, despite being tested by several automakers, rarely progress beyond the prototype stage. CES 2026Verge said it crossed that line by implementing the package on a platform already ready for customers, with deliveries scheduled for the coming months.
What Verge announced at CES 2026
According to the company, the new evolution of the Verge TS Pro is the first production platform to receive the solid-state battery pack.
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The central promise is simple and aggressive: more autonomy, more safety, and much faster charging.
Verge CEO Tuomo Lehtimäki described the adoption of solid-state batteries in production motorcycles as a historic breakthrough for electric mobility.
Verge says it reached this point after working together with Donut Lab, testing and validating the package.
Why solid-state batteries are a game changer.
Solid-state batteries replace liquid or gel electrolytes with solid materials. The expected consequence is… Better energy density, increased longevity, and significant safety gains. compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries.
Verge positions this change as the core of the project and claims that the package operates stably at different operating temperatures, in addition to not presenting the same fire risk associated with conventional batteries.
Recharges in 10 minutes and offers a range of up to 595 km.
The Verge claims that Ten minutes of charging can add up to 186 miles of range., equivalent to about 299 km.
This is one of the most striking figures in the announcement made in CES 2026Because it brings the charging experience closer to a more “practical” everyday use.
The company also describes two range configurations: an option with a range of 217 miles and an extended option that reaches 370 miles, approximately 595 km on a single charge. Verge claims the improved battery does not change the motorcycle’s price.
The Donut 2.0 engine and the DNA that already set the Verge apart.
The Verge already stood out for its hubless wheel motor design. In the new TS Pro, the company says it has combined this identity with a redesigned motor, the Donut 2.0, which would have… 50% less weight better than its predecessor while maintaining the same power.
In numbers, Verge claims torque of 1.000 Nm and acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 3,5 seconds, seeking to combine performance and usability in the package presented in CES 2026.
The impact beyond motorcycles and the sustainability argument
Donut Lab claims that the technology is the result of years of development and is now ready to enter the electric mobility market on a large scale.
Verge and Donut Lab also suggest that the concept could extend beyond motorcycles, encompassing cars, trucks, robotics, and stationary energy storage.
Another point raised is the use of materials considered more abundant, with the argument of reducing supply chain risks.
In practice, the message is that the solid-state battery would not only be “stronger,” but also more viable in the long term.
Why CES 2026 turns this announcement into a game-changer.
The relevance of the advertisement in CES 2026 It’s not just in the technical specifications. It’s in what it signals to the market: if a smaller company manages to bring solidity to a production product, the pressure on the rest of the sector increases.
The message is clear: the next stage for electric vehicles may be less about promises and more about delivery.
Do you believe that the solid-state battery presented in CES 2026 Will it quickly become standard in electric vehicles, or will it remain restricted to expensive, niche models for many years?
