Key Takeaways
1. The first electric vehicle with a solid-state battery will launch in the US this quarter, offering a range of up to 370 miles.
2. Verge Motorcycles’ TS Pro can recharge in 35 minutes using Tesla’s Superchargers and utilizes stacked solid-state battery cells for increased energy density.
3. Solid-state battery technology is still largely in the prototype phase, with mass production expected from companies like Toyota around 2027.
4. The TS Pro features a chainless design with a hubless motor, providing 737 lb-ft of torque and 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 3.5 seconds.
5. The bike includes advanced features like a NACS port for fast charging and plans for over-the-air updates to improve performance.
The first-ever electric vehicle in production, utilizing a solid-state battery, is set to hit the US market this quarter, boasting a range of up to 370 miles.
Fast Charging Capabilities
Verge Motorcycles has introduced the TS Pro motorbike, which features a NACS port, allowing it to recharge in as little as 35 minutes using Tesla’s Superchargers. While many battery manufacturers have transitioned from solid-state battery prototypes to pilot production, and even into third-generation packs capable of achieving 700 Wh/kg energy density, the number of actual electric vehicles using solid electrolyte batteries remains limited.
The Current Landscape
Presently, the only electric vehicles equipped with solid-state batteries — including high-end models like the Mercedes EQS and more affordable options such as the FAW Hongqi — are still in the prototype stage for performance evaluation. Mass production is expected from companies like Toyota around 2027.
Verge’s Innovative Approach
Verge Motorcycles has ingeniously stacked 5 kWh solid-state battery cells to develop a production motorcycle capable of achieving up to 370 miles on a single charge when fitted with a 33.3 kWh battery pack. The more affordable 20.2 kWh model offers an EPA-rated range of up to 217 miles. Verge opted for solid-state battery tech because it is safer in accidents and provides double the energy density compared to current Li-ion batteries that use volatile liquid electrolytes. However, this technology comes at a higher cost, making it ideal for compact applications like drones, robots, and motorcycles, leaving the exact price of the TS Pro at launch still unknown.
Cutting-Edge Features
In the US, the Verge TS Pro is equipped with a NACS port, enabling it to leverage Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network, allowing for charging speeds up to 200 kW, which can add 186 miles of range in just 10 minutes. The TS Pro’s solid-state battery is built to last throughout the motorcycle’s lifespan, but this isn’t its only standout feature.
The bike showcases a chainless design with a hubless motor located in the rear wheel, delivering an impressive 737 lb-ft of torque and allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. This chainless drivetrain and its modular design simplify maintenance, and Verge plans to implement OTA updates to enhance driving modes and performance. The first production electric vehicle using solid-state battery technology will come in seven vibrant colors, with only the US release price remaining a mystery before it officially arrives.
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