Donut Lab unveils its all-solid-state battery technology at CES 2026, marking what the company claims is the first solid-state battery ready for OEM vehicle production. The battery will power Verge Motorcycles’ current lineup, including the TS Pro and Ultra models, with deliveries beginning in Q1 2026.
Highlights
- 400 Wh/kg energy density with five-minute full charging capability and 100,000-cycle design life
- Verge Motorcycles becomes first production vehicle to feature solid-state battery technology, with deliveries in Q1 2026
- Extreme temperature performance retains 99% capacity at both -30°C and above 100°C
- Multiple OEM partnerships span motorcycles, modular EV platforms, smart trailers, and defense applications
Technical Specifications
The Donut Battery delivers 400 Wh/kg energy density, enabling longer range and lighter vehicle structures. Unlike conventional lithium-ion batteries, the system supports full charge in five minutes without limiting to 80% capacity.
The battery supports complete discharge cycles safely and repeatedly, with minimal capacity fade over its lifetime. Donut Lab claims a design life of up to 100,000 cycles.
Safety features include elimination of flammable liquid electrolytes, thermal runaway chains, and metallic dendrites. The company states these design choices address the root causes of battery fires.
Temperature testing demonstrated over 99% capacity retention at -30°C and above 100°C with no ignition or degradation. The battery uses abundant, geopolitically stable materials and does not rely on rare elements.
“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,” said Donut Lab CEO Marko Lehtimäki. “At Donut Lab, our answer on solid state batteries being ready for use in OEM production vehicles is now, today, not later.”
OEM Partner Applications
Verge Motorcycles
Verge Motorcycles becomes the first production vehicle manufacturer to feature Donut Lab’s solid-state technology. The electric motorcycles charge in less than 10 minutes, delivering up to 60 kilometers of combined range per minute of charging. The long-range version offers 600 kilometers on a single charge. Orders are open now with first deliveries in Q1 2026.
WATT Electric Vehicles
WATTEV partnered with Donut Lab on an ultra-lightweight, modular EV platform combining Donut Motors and battery technology. The platform features an aluminum skateboard architecture with integrated motors, inverters, software, and battery systems. A functional version will debut at CES 2026.
Cova Power Smart Trailer
The Cova Power Smart Trailer is a joint venture between Ahola Group and Donut Lab. The series-production smart trailers are powered by Donut in-wheel motors, Donut Battery, and Donut Platform software. The company claims:
- Up to 54% reduction in diesel consumption
- Up to 30% reduction in total energy use
- Improved traction, stability, and safety in demanding conditions
ESOX Group
Donut Lab’s battery technology is being deployed in ESOX Group defense-grade platforms. Current development projects include a four-wheel tactical buggy and next-generation drone platform.
Beyond Automotive Applications
The Donut Battery is designed as a modular platform that can be produced in custom sizes, voltages, and geometries. This enables structural integration in non-traditional formats, such as serving as the body of a drone or vehicle chassis.
Applications extend beyond transportation to data center energy storage, grid balancing, and flexible charging infrastructure.
Donut Lab will demonstrate its technology at CES 2026, booth #5539. For more information, visit www.donutlab.com.
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