World’s First Solid-State EV Battery Shocks the Industry With 5-Minute Charging
World’s First Solid-State EV Battery Shocks the Industry With 5-Minute Charging
World’s First Solid-State EV Battery Shocks the Industry With 5-Minute Charging
Verge Motorcycle's Donut Lab unveils the first production-ready solid-state battery, promising faster charging, longer range, and safer EVs.
Donut Lab has officially launched the world’s first production-ready solid-state battery. The announcement came at CES 2026, marking a historic leap in electric mobility.
Solid-state batteries replace liquid electrolytes with solid materials. This means higher energy density, lighter packs, and unprecedented safety. Verge Motorcycles is the first to integrate this technology into its TS Pro electric motorcycle, now available for order.
Performance Gains
- 5-minute charging rivals gas station refills.
- Double the energy density compared to Tesla’s lithium-ion cells.
- Extreme longevity ensures fewer replacements over a vehicle’s lifetime.
Donut Lab claims gigawatt-hour scale production capacity today. This opens doors for cars, motorcycles, heavy trucks, and even construction equipment. The company also hints at four-wheeled applications coming soon.
First on The Road
Verge Motorcycles’ TS Pro and Ultra models are already shipping with Donut’s solid-state packs. Customers can expect lighter bikes, faster charging, and safer rides. This milestone could end range anxiety once and for all. With faster charging and safer batteries, EV adoption is set to accelerate globally. Donut Lab’s CEO Marko Lehtimäki summed it up with “Solid-state batteries are ready today, not later.”
