Finnish electric propulsion company Donut Lab has presented what it claims is the world’s first production-ready solid-state battery, and it’s claimed to deliver nearly 600km of range from a full charge in just 10 minutes in an electric motorcycle, the first production versions of which are set to hit the road within weeks.
The company used the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas to show a ‘functional prototype skateboard’, a lightweight electric vehicle (EV) platform it developed with WATT Electric Vehicle Company using Donut Lab electric hub motors and solid-state battery technology.
Donut Lab also announced its solid-state batteries will be offered across several models in the Verge Motorcycles lineup from early 2026.
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“Until now, no production vehicles have operated with solid-state batteries, and those promised for the future have come with significant compromises in performance, cost and scalability,” a statement from the company said.
Because they’re not liquid-cooled, solid-state batteries promise higher power density and therefore greater relative range, plus faster charging, lower production costs and improved stability when damaged, reducing the risk of fire.
The next-generation battery technology is being developed by major automakers including Toyota, Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz for their future EVs.
However, a production passenger vehicle fitted with a solid-state battery has not yet reached showrooms anywhere in the world, with Toyota (the world’s largest automaker) anticipating it will offer the technology to the public in 2027 or 2028.
The closest alternative currently available is found in China, where the 2026 MG4 electric hatch – due in Australia by June 2026 – is set to feature a semi-solid-state battery from December 2025.
“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 when they will become a reality,” Donut Lab CEO Marko Lehtimäki said in a statement.
“Our answer on solid-state batteries being ready for use in OEM [original equipment manufacturer] production vehicles is now – today – not later,” Mr Lehtimäki added.
“Donut Lab has engineered a new high-performance solid-state Donut Battery that can be scaled to major production volumes and is now being seen in real-world use in Verge Motorcycles bikes on the road in Q1 (January–March) 2026.”
The Donut Lab solid-state batteries offered in Verge Motorcycles’ TS Pro and Ultra models promise up to 60km of range per minute of charging, with a claimed maximum range of 595km.
According to the Verge Motorcycles website, the TS Pro supports up to 200kW DC fast-charging via a CCS charging port and produces 1000Nm from its unique and distinctive electric hub motor, also developed by Donut Lab.
Performance claims include 0-97km/h acceleration in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 200km/h for the 400kg TS Pro, which is also fitted with Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes.
Pricing for the TS Pro in the UK starts at £31,980 (A$64,117) before on-road costs for the 350km-range battery version, with the longer-range (595km) battery costing an additional £2500 (A$5012).
The Verge Ultra, which produces 1200Nm and has a claimed 0-97km/h sprint time of 2.5 seconds, is priced from £47,580 (A$93,394) before on-road costs.
Donut Lab said its solid-state battery pack is adaptable to a variety of vehicle types and body styles, as well as applications including drones and other non-automotive technologies.
The pack is said to offer an energy density of 400Wh/kg, which compares to an estimated 175Wh/kg for the Tesla Model 3 Long Range, currently the longest-range EV on sale in Australia with a claimed driving range of up to 750km.
In addition to being cheaper to manufacture than conventional lithium-ion batteries, Donut Lab said the pack does not rely on rare earth materials, an increasingly contentious political issue.
The company also claims improved durability, with 99 per cent of capacity claimed to be retained even at extreme temperatures, ranging from -30°C to 100°C in testing.
The Finnish firm says it has partnerships with around 200 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as it looks to expand the technology across the automotive sector and beyond.
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