Among all of the machines debuted at CES 2023, one in particular has been making bigger headlines than even we anticipated – and if her figures don’t do it for you, how about the fact that the wheel is her motor?
Hubless wheels have been around for a hot minute (since 1989, actually), they’re nothing new – but Verge’s decision to go hubless with her new TS/TS Pro/TS Ultra isn’t the only reason why we’re drooling.
The new Finnish bike is officially the world’s first hubless electric rim motor, and she sports 885ft-lb of torque, 201hp and up to 375km of range – all mad specs to match her apt 540lb weight, which apparently renders her quite nimble in handling.
Add to this her fast-charge specs (25 minutes) and the brand’s clever last-minute integration of down-force winglets, and all that’s left to gawk at is the price tag: A whopping $44,900 USD.
Close your mouth, we’re not a codfish; if you wanted something under $30,000 USD, Verge’s option for slightly less-powerful variants could allow you to fork over as little as $26,900-$29,900 USD, plus taxes; with a $1,050 deposit – in fact, AutoWeek tells us that your first Verge could be scheduled or delivery by as early as the end of this year.
What do you think? Have the Finns nailed it?
![Verge's new beauty, the TS Ultra. Media sourced by Verge.](https://www.webbikeworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Verge4-1024x976.jpg)
![Verge's new beauty, the TS Ultra. Media sourced by Verge.](https://www.webbikeworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Verge4-1024x976.jpg)
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