The electrification of sports motorcycles has just taken a giant leap. Ducati, in collaboration with Audi, Powerco and Quantumscape, has presented on the stage of the IAA Mobility Munich Munich Hall First electric motorcycle equipped with solid state battery. The prototype, developed on the basis of the DUCATI V21L DE MOTOEis the first demonstration in a real vehicle of this technology that promises to change the rules of the game in electric mobility.
The battery developed by Quantumscape, known as Qse-5replace conventional lithium with a solution with lithium metal anode and ceramic separator. The result: Greater energy density (844 WH/L), ultra -grape recharges (10 to 80 % in just 12 minutes), more security and greater useful life. All with a continuous download capacity of up to 10csomething unthinkable in current batteries.
The system, specifically designed for this motorcycle with the help of Audi engineers, allows to install up to 980 cells Qse-5 In a pack adapted to the chassis. On a practical level, we talk about More autonomy, less time in the plug and better track performancea trio of advantages that fits perfectly with the DNA of Ducati.
Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati, explained it like this:
“The high energy density of the solid state battery fits perfectly with a sports motorcycle. Our history has always been marked by innovation and this step opens the door to a new generation of high -performance electric motorcycles.”
It is not just a prototype: the Ducati with solid state battery and wheel
The test motorcycle presented in Munich rolled on the stage, demonstrating that this technology has already made the laboratory jump to the road. The next step will be the development of a Competition version for Circuit Test Bankwhich will allow Ducati and its partners to check how the system responds in extreme conditions.
The project is part of the Electrification Strategy of the Volkswagen Group. Powerco and Quantumscape are already working on the industrialization of these car batteries with the aim of having a commercial solution before 2030. However, that the first real application has been in a sports motorcycle He talks about the leading role that Ducati wants to play in this new stage.
For motorists, the news is clear: the barrier of electric motorcycles – its limited autonomy and the long recharge times – could be about to disappear. And if this technology reaches the Ducati de Calle, not only will it change the way of understanding electric superbikes, but will also accelerate the transition of the entire motorcycle sector towards a more sustainable future without giving up the usual sensations.
