World's first solid-state electric motorcycle debuts at CES 2026

Verge Motorcycles has unveiled the world’s first production-ready electric motorcycle powered by solid-state battery technology at CES 2026. This Finnish company, known for its innovative hubless in-wheel motor design, partnered with Donut Lab to develop a battery system that enables ultra-fast charging—adding up to 186 miles of range in just ten minutes—and offers a claimed maximum range of up to 370 miles. The solid-state battery replaces traditional liquid or gel electrolytes with solid materials, enhancing safety by eliminating fire risks, improving energy density, and extending battery longevity. Verge plans to begin delivering motorcycles equipped with this technology in the coming months, marking a significant milestone as most automakers have yet to move beyond prototype solid-state batteries. The new Verge TS Pro model integrates the solid-state battery with a redesigned Donut 2.0 motor, which is 50% lighter while maintaining the same power output, delivering 1,000 Nm of torque and accelerating from 0 to 62 mph in