Ride1Up makes history launching world’s first e-bike with semi-solid state battery

San Diego, California-based electric bicycle maker Ride1Up has just carved out a place for itself in the history books, announcing today the world’s first electric bicycle with a semi-solid state battery, the Ride1Up Revv1 EVO. It could be one of the most important technological shifts we’ve seen in e-bikes in years.

The new battery touts many major advantages, from safety to longevity with a 10-year lifespan. And unlike some other major solid state battery news that is increasingly starting to look more like fluff than substance, Ride1Up is actually positioned to deliver.

The news follows an announcement by Giant last month that it would launch what it then claimed to be the world’s first semi-solid state battery electric bicycle, but it looks like Ride1Up’s quicker launch will beat Giant to the punch, scooping the title for itself.

At a glance, the Revv1 EVO looks familiar. It’s still very much a moped-style e-bike, complete with a 750W motor (capable of higher peak output), fat 20×4-inch tires, and a rugged frame designed for both commuting and light off-road riding. Suspension comes in at 160 mm up front in the fork and 90 mm in the rear shock. The bike also includes 4-piston hydraulic brakes, integrated lighting, and a high-capacity frame rated for up to 400 lb (181 kg) – a higher figure than most full-suspension e-bikes.