In a world’s first for a production vehicle, Verge Motorcycles has released the Verge TS Pro electric motorcycle (e-bike), with all solid-state battery, the first production vehicle to do so. Made by DoNUT Lab, a subsidiary of Verge, the new battery will be installed in the TS Pro and Ultra e-bikes.
The solid-state battery operates in conjuction with a wheel rim mounted electric motor, eliminating the need for a complex drivetrain and making the manufacturing process more streamlined, lighter, and cost-effective. Elements of the Donut platform include battery modules, computer units, and vehicle control software in various sizes and performance levels, and a modular design allows for use in a variety of vehicles.
The battery delivers 400 Wh/kg, enabling longer range with significantly less weight. The battery can be charged to full capacity in as little as five minutes, without the typical limitation of stopping at 80% and supports safe and repeated full discharge, and designed for up to 100,000 charge cycles with minimal capacity fade.
Solid state construction means the battery does not contain flammable liquid electrolytes, eliminating the risk of thermal runaway, dendrite formation, and chain reactions that cause battery fires. With the new battery system, Verge’s e-bikes charge in under 10 minutes, with every minute of charging giving 60 kilometres range.
The DoNut motor produces 1,000 Nm of torque, while the TS Pro comes in two variants – 20.2 kWh or 33.3 kWh, giving 350 km or 600 km of range, respectively. Charging is done with CCS fast charging, rated for up to 200 kW with charging performance controlled by Verge’s Starmatter software, allowing for over-the-air updates while the modular design of the TS Pro allows for repair, service or upgrading with minimal fuss.
With a motor power output the equivalent of 136.78 hp, the TS Pro has a governed top speed of 200 kmh and a zero-to-hundred sprint time of 3.5 seconds. Weight for the TS Pro is listed at 235 kg, while seat height is set at 780 mm and there are several colour options available.
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