While major automakers are promising solid-state batteries by the end of this decade, Verge Motorcycles, in collaboration with Donut Lab, has already put this technology on the road. The key advantage of these batteries is the use of a solid electrolyte instead of a liquid or gel one, which virtually eliminates the risk of self-ignition, prevents the formation of dendrites and allows them to operate in extreme conditions from -30 to over 100 degrees Celsius without losing performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Verge TS Pro Gen 2 is available in two versions. The basic version with a capacity of 20.2 kWh offers up to 350 km of range (city riding), while the more powerful 33.3 kWh version promises an impressive 600 km of range. Thanks to the exceptional energy density of 400 Wh\/kg and support for CCS2 fast charging (up to 200 kW) or NACS, the user can gain an additional 300 km of range in just 10 minutes. The manufacturer even claims that the battery life is up to 100,000 cycles, which exceeds the lifespan of the motorcycle itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The technical excellence is complemented by the Verge's signature drive system, a hubless motor built directly into the rear rim. The new generation Donut 2.0 motor is 50% lighter, but still produces an impressive 1,000 Nm of torque and 102 kW (138 hp). This allows the 235 kg motorcycle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km\/h in just 3.5 seconds, with a top speed limited to 200 km\/h (124 mph).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the cutting-edge technology, the price remains competitive. The base model costs 29,900 euros, while the version with a larger battery costs 34,900 euros.<\/p>\n