Finnish electric superbike maker Verge, has set a Guinness World Record for the longest distance travelled by an electric bike on one charge. The firm ran the attempt inside the M25, using two riders – Sam Clarke and Sara Sloman – on a standard Verge TS Pro super-naked electric bike, and managed to hit 193 miles (310km) over the 16-hour ride. The official Guinness citation reads: “The record attempt involved driving through suburban areas contained within the Greater London M25 ring road, visiting all four parts of the city. The attempt used an unmodified, commercially available electronic motorbike with a fully charged battery, a disconnected charging cable, and a sealed charging port. The route of the motorbike was tracked with a professionally precise tracking system, and its battery was not charged at any point during the trip. Two drivers took regularly timed turns to drive. The record attempt lasted for just over 16 hours, and the traffic conditions were typical of a large city.”
“This world record is an amazingly proud moment for the entire Verge team,” said Verge Motorcycles CMO Lauri Laukkanen. “We have been developing the efficiency, driveability, and features of our motorcycles for years, and we wanted to show the world that anything is possible. This record is a concrete demonstration of what our unique technology and proprietary architecture are actually capable of.”
Verge is also looking to expand its operations with a new unit that will sell its powertrain technology to other companies. Verge Next will offer battery, motor, and controller designs to other companies, from e-bikes and mopeds to full motorcycle designs.
“Over the last few years, Verge Motorcycles has paved the way for the future of motorcycles. Now, we are responding to the wishes of several manufacturers to gain access to our technology platform and components for use in their own vehicles. Verge Next is an ever-developing ecosystem that allows industry operators to improve the safety, driveability, and other key characteristics of their products. We have discussed potential partnerships with several manufacturers, and with Verge Next, we are able to establish new B2B arrangements even better than before”, said Verge Motorcycles CEO Tuomo Lehtimäki.