Estonian manufacturer Verge Motorcycles has announced the start of production of what is claimed to be the world’s first motorcycle powered by an all-solid-state battery.
Developed in collaboration with Finnish startup Donut Lab, the TS Pro’s new battery technology remains largely under wraps, with key details, such as the chemistry, undisclosed, according to reports.
However, the company says the bike offers exceptional range and ultra-fast charging. If these claims hold in real-world conditions, the TS Pro could mark a significant breakthrough in electric vehicle technology and battery innovation.
In January, Verge unveiled its first solid-state battery-powered bike at CES 2026, offering 10-minute charging and a 370-mile (595-kilometer) range.
Solid-state breakthrough
Solid-state batteries replace liquid or gel electrolytes with solid materials, improving safety, energy density, and lifespan. While major automakers have tested the technology for years, most efforts have remained at the prototype stage.
Verge Motorcycles says it has moved beyond that barrier, bringing the technology into real-world production. The latest evolution of the TS Pro, unveiled at EICMA in Milan last November, is now the company’s first production platform to use a solid-state battery pack.
At its core is a solid-state battery developed by Donut Lab, making it the first of its kind in a production motorcycle. Buyers can choose between two configurations: a standard version offering 20.2 kWh total capacity (18 kWh nominal), delivering up to 217 miles (350 km) of range with 100 kW peak charging, or a long-range option with 33 kWh total capacity (30 kWh nominal), extending range up to 373 miles (600 km) and supporting 200 kW peak charging.
Powering the bike is the Donut Motor 2.0, producing 100 kW (137 hp) of peak power and an impressive 1,000 Nm (737 lb-ft) of torque, paired with a more refined and responsive rear-end design.
The experience is further enhanced by Starmatter, Verge’s in-house HMI system, featuring four ride modes and continuous improvements through over-the-air updates.
Pricing in the US starts at $29,990 before taxes and fees, with the larger battery option costing an additional $5,000. Reservations require a $100 deposit, reports InsideEVs.
Solid-state proven safe
Donut Lab recently released new test results highlighting the safety, durability, and performance of its solid-state battery technology, now integrated into the Verge TS Pro motorcycle.
The tests show that the battery continues to operate safely even after structural damage that would typically disable or endanger conventional lithium-ion systems. When the vacuum structure of a test cell failed under high-temperature conditions, the battery did not experience thermal runaway, fire risk, or temperature spikes. Instead, it maintained stable operation, albeit with reduced capacity.
Follow-up testing confirmed that the damaged cell could complete multiple charge and discharge cycles, including high-rate 5C fast charging, without instability. While capacity decreased from its original level, the battery demonstrated consistent, predictable performance throughout.
According to Donut Lab, at the battery pack level, the technology also delivered significant gains. In real-world testing on a motorcycle platform, the system achieved peak charging power exceeding 100 kW, enabling rapid energy replenishment. The battery charged from 10 to 50 percent in approximately 5 minutes and from 10 to 70 percent in just over 9 minutes.
These results underline the advantages of solid-state architecture, including improved safety, high energy density, flexible packaging, and ultra-fast charging capability in compact vehicle applications.
Verge expected deliveries for early reservation holders to begin in the first quarter, while new orders are expected to arrive toward the end of the year, InsideEVs.
