A motorcycle that charges while you grab a coffee
- Published on 18/03/2026 16:58
On a a chilly March morning in 2026, a Verge TS Pro motorcycle parked in front of a public fast charging station.
What happened next is enough to make any rider newly converted to electric motorcycles dream. In less than ten minutes, the battery went from nearly empty to nearly full. Donut Lab, the Finnish startup providing the solid-state battery, has just lifted the veil on what could very well be the next revolution in two-wheeled electric mobility.
The test, filmed and published on March 16, 2026, is not just a laboratory demonstration. For the first time, Donut Lab showcased its solid-state battery pack – with a nominal capacity of 18 kWh – functioning in real-world conditions, integrated into a production motorcycle. Concrete results: a peak of more than 100 kW, a rise from 10% to 50% in five minutes, then from 10% to 70% in just over nine minutes and from 10% to 80% in twelve minutes. Unprecedented for an electric motorcycle.
“This is the first time we are publicly presenting the performance of a complete pack in a real vehicle,” explains Ville Piippo, technical director of Donut Lab. “Our technology allows for very high energy densities in a compact volume, which is ideal for motorcycles where space is precious and simplicity is a major asset.”
The electric motorcycle becomes practical
The most intriguing detail? This battery does not require liquid cooling. Two fans and heat sinks are sufficient to manage heat, even at full power. This feat is made possible, according to Donut Lab, by the inherent thermal stability of solid-state batteries, which lack flammable liquid electrolytes – a striking contrast to traditional lithium-ion packs.
On the Verge Motorcycles side, they relish the competitive advantage. “Our goal is simple: to provide the smoothest experience possible,” shares Tuomo Lehtimäki, CEO of the Estonian brand. “With this battery, the TS Pro becomes the fastest charging electric motorcycle in the world. And it remains air-cooled, without complications.”
A larger capacity version (around 33 kWh) is already announced, promising significantly higher range, up to 350-600 km depending on configurations. Verge specifies that the charging profile is still being optimized: the times should improve further on the production models.
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One question remains: will the exact chemistry and promised longevity (up to 100,000 cycles) be confirmed by the first users? Deliveries begin this spring. Until then, the Verge TS Pro will have already made a mark: a motorcycle that charges as fast as one drinks coffee, and which could well accelerate the massive adoption of two-wheeled electric vehicles.
This page is translated from the original post "Une moto qui se recharge le temps de prendre un café" in French.
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