E-Bikes, E-Skates, and ... a Car Wash? CES 2026 Mobility Miscellany Roundup

CES 2026 Unveiled marked the official start of our coverage of this perennial not-quite-an-auto show, and there we discovered several cool and quirky mobility gizmos and concepts making their debuts with a surprising majority hailing from, of all places, France. Many are afloat on Kickstarter campaigns, and some may never hit the big time. We’re keeping our fingers crossed.

Verge TS Pro E-Bike With Solid State Batteries!

The bike’s torque and performance numbers grab plenty of attention—737 lb-ft of torque from its hubless in-wheel Donut Lab “Donut motor” and 0–60 mph in 3.5 seconds—but its battery pack is getting all the attention. Verge claims it’s the first true solid-state traction battery to serve in an electric road vehicle. In long-range models, a 33.3-kWh pack delivers 370 miles of range, recharging to 80 percent at 200 kW via a Tesla-style NACS plug in just 10 minutes. A smaller 20.2-kWh solid-state pack that charges at 100 kW is good for 217 miles. Both can add 186 miles in 10 minutes.

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Specifics of the battery electrode chemistry were not divulged, except to say they’re non-flammable (confirming the “true solid-state,” non-gel nature of the electrolyte), and that they’re “made from materials that are abundant worldwide, ensuring that materials availability will not cause production issues.” This language typically signals cobalt- and nickel-avoidance. In a solid-state context, it suggests lithium-metal anodes paired with sulfide or similar solid electrolytes, and potentially iron-, manganese-, or sulfur-based cathode strategies. Stay tuned.

Deliveries of the TS Pro began with a conventional 20.2-kWh lithium-ion battery pack, also good for 217 miles, priced just shy of $30,000. The list price for the bike with the same-size solid-state battery is unchanged, suggesting no huge manufacturing cost difference. The bigger battery lists at $34,900 (exclusive of delivery charges, which vary by location).

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SQ Motors Sternboard Extreme E-Skateboard

We’ve seen extreme eskates before, and some even promise to tackle rougher terrain with aggressive knobby tires. But we’d never seen anything quite like the Sternboard, brought to you by SQ Motors of Paris, France. First, it’s a three-wheeler, with a single powered rear wheel and front wheels that provide steering. It’s completely waterproof, too. Max range using an 8.0-amp-hour backpack battery is 60 miles; top speed is 45 mph (regulations supposedly limit that to 25 mph in urban areas, where the built-in 1.5-Ahr battery is good for 20–25 miles). You steer by shifting your weight as with any skateboard, while acceleration and braking are handled via a handheld remote control. The piece de resistance that separates this Sternboard is the snow-track attachment and front-wheel skis that adapt it for winter use. We were quoted a base price of $2,200, with the snow gear adding substantially to that figure. Representatives said the company has delivered 120 units, but brochures noted the company was still looking for Series A Funding …

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Skwheel Extreme Inline E-Skates

Here we have a pair of electrically powered two-wheel inline skates, available with a choice of city or off-road wheels. This Normandy, France-based company promises “the sensation of skiing, on all terrains, 365 days a year.” The Peak model, tuned for urban running, is good for 16 mph with a 19-mile range. The Peak S is for tackling slightly more rugged terrain and can propel folks with a death wish up to 36 mph for as many as 30 miles. Online pricing shows the Peak at 990 euros, and the Peak S at 1,490 (or $1,161–$1,747). Apparently, you schuss along down the road as if skiing. A remote control, much like the one SQ Motors uses, handles normal acceleration and regenerative braking. In an emergency, don’t try schussing to a stop—lean way back and let the bindings engage a friction brake. The remote serves to lock the two Skwheels together for towing like a carryon bag. This one launched in January 2025 in pre-series production.

ÆMotion 4-Wheeled Lean Machine

Remember the three-wheeled Toyota i-Road concept designed to lean in turns like a motorcycle while providing passengers with the weather protection of a roof and sides? French company ÆMotion is reviving the idea, but adding a second rear wheel, making it more like the Yamaha Tesseract concept. It still provides indoor tandem seating for two, leans up to 35 degrees in turns, and promises 42 miles of range from its small swappable batteries and up to 120 miles from a long-range fixed battery. Top speed is 71 mph, curb weight is just 507 pounds, and it measures 92.5 inches long by 31.1 inches wide by 67.3 inches tall. There is no concrete plan to bring the so far unnamed ÆMotion quadricycle to North America (or anywhere outside Europe). It has undergone some crash testing, and its classification means occupants must wear a four-point seatbelt but need not wear a helmet. Plans have been announced to enter limited production in late 2026 at a lease price of around $220/month. That’s less than a typical small EV, and about in line with other scooters and urban-mobility subscription services.

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Hydrin 1 Cordless Car Wash

Say you live in a high-rise apartment with street or garage parking and no hose in sight. Or you live in a strict water-rationing region. How do you keep your ride sparkling clean? Try the battery-powered Hydrin 1 Cordless Car Wash, which claims to be able to cleanse a typical midsize SUV of daily grunge using just 1/2-gallon of water. The tank, 5,000-milliamp-hour battery, hose, and foam-roller brush weigh just 21 pounds, and a single battery charge will clean two cars (though you must refill the water tank).

Here’s how it works: You spray the finish with the foam wash/wax material, which serves to loosen up dirt and grime. Then you run over it with the motorized roller, which adds a bit more water. A squeegee wrings off dirty water to prevent reapplying dirt. That dirty water is vacuumed into a second wastewater tank. In as little as 30 minutes, the car is clean and dry, hopefully with even less micro-scratching than you probably get with waterless carwash products. This one too has a Kickstarter campaign, with a target of coming to market in the February–March timeframe at an approximate price of $400.