A Finnish technology company is claiming a major step forward for electric vehicles, unveiling what it says is the world’s first production-ready solid-state battery capable of fully charging in around five minutes.
Donut Lab revealed the battery at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. They positioned the technology as a solution to some of the most persistent challenges facing EV adoption, including long charging times, battery degradation, and safety risks.
According to the company, the solid-state unit delivers an energy density of 400 watt-hours per kilogram. It avoids the common charging limitations of conventional lithium-ion batteries, which typically limit charging to below 80 percent capacity.
From prototype to production
Unlike many solid-state battery concepts that remain in development, Donut Lab says its technology is ready for real-world use. The battery will enter production vehicles from the first quarter of 2026, powering Verge Motorcycles’ TS Pro and Ultra electric models.
“While the advantages are obvious, the future of solid state batteries has been a moving target constantly delayed when companies working in electrification are asked about when they will become a reality,” Donut Lab chief executive Marko Lehtimäki said.
“Our answer on solid state batteries being ready for use in OEM production vehicles is now, today, not later. Donut Lab has engineered a new high-performance solid-state Donut Battery that can be scaled to major production volumes and seen now in real world use in the Verge Motorcycles bikes out on the road in Q1.”
The Verge motorcycles fitted with the new battery are expected to charge in under 10 minutes. This adds up to 60 kilometres of range per minute of charging. The long-range configuration reportedly delivers up to 600 kilometres on a single charge.
Performance and safety claims
Donut Lab says extensive testing has shown minimal capacity loss over the battery’s lifespan. This performance was validated across 100,000 charge cycles and operating temperatures ranging from minus 30 degrees Celsius to above 100 degrees Celsius.
The company claims the battery retains 99 per cent of its capacity at both temperature extremes. It also showed no signs of ignition or degradation during testing.
Safety improvements are attributed to the removal of flammable liquid electrolytes and the elimination of thermal runaway chains and metallic dendrites. These are known contributors to battery fires in traditional lithium-ion systems.
While Donut Lab says the battery is made from “abundant, affordable and geopolitically safe materials,” it has not disclosed detailed information about its construction or manufacturing processes.
Beyond motorcycles
Although Verge Motorcycles will be the first to deploy the technology, Donut Lab says the battery can be adapted for a wide range of applications. The company notes potential use cases across passenger vehicles, drones, trailers, and even structural vehicle components.
Partnerships are already in place with companies including WATT Electric Vehicles, Cova Power, and ESOX Group. This spans sectors from modular EV platforms to defence applications.
The company also sees opportunities beyond transport, pointing to potential roles in grid balancing, data centre energy storage, and charging infrastructure.
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