Donut Lab Presents a Production-Ready All-Solid-State Battery

Donut Lab reports it has developed a production-ready all-solid-state battery, promising fast charging and long lifespan. Learn what is known so far.

Donut Lab, a relatively young but increasingly visible player in the electric vehicle space, drew significant attention at the start of 2026 by claiming it has brought a fully production-ready all-solid-state battery to market. According to the company, this is not a demonstration unit or a pilot project, but a technology already prepared for large-scale manufacturing.

The company emerged from the Verge Motorcycles ecosystem and was created as a separate entity to scale key EV technologies. Donut Lab first gained recognition with its in-wheel Donut Motor, which eliminates conventional drivetrains and underpins Verge’s electric motorcycles. The battery announcement marks the company’s next step toward addressing one of electric mobility’s most persistent challenges.

Donut Lab says its solid-state battery combines several attributes rarely seen together. The claimed energy density is 400 Wh/kg, with a full charge possible in around five minutes without an 80% charging limit. The company also points to an exceptional lifespan of up to 100,000 charge cycles and strong thermal resilience, retaining more than 99% of capacity at −30°C and continuing to operate at temperatures up to 100°C. The absence of liquid electrolytes is presented as a key safety advantage.

The first production application is expected to be the updated Verge TS Pro electric motorcycle. Verge and Donut Lab state that it will become the world’s first production EV powered by an all-solid-state battery when deliveries begin in the first quarter of 2026. The previous TS Pro relied on a conventional lithium-ion pack, offering roughly 217 miles of city range and charging in under 35 minutes.

With the new battery, the standard range is said to remain similar, while a larger battery option fitted into the same physical space can extend range to as much as 370 miles. Charging times are claimed to fall below 10 minutes, a figure the manufacturer says was intentionally moderated to allow riders a brief pause.

Donut Lab also emphasizes manufacturing considerations. The company claims the battery uses no rare or geopolitically sensitive materials and can already be produced at gigawatt-hour scale. While the exact chemistry has not been disclosed, the startup positions the technology as more cost-effective than traditional lithium-ion solutions.

At a time when most solid-state battery projects remain limited to validation programs and prototypes, Donut Lab’s claims stand out. If the technology performs as described in everyday use, it could reshape expectations around charging speed and battery longevity. For now, the industry’s attention turns to early 2026, when the first vehicles equipped with these batteries are expected to reach public roads.