Finnish electric drive company Donut Lab has introduced what is said to be the world’s first series-ready solid-state battery and is said to deliver a range of almost 600 km in just 10 minutes when fully charged in an electric motorcycle, the first series versions of which are expected to hit the streets in a few weeks.
The company used the Consumer electronics trade fair (CES) in Las Vegas to show a “functional skateboard prototype,” a light 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 that its solid-state batteries will be offered on several models in the Verge Motorcycles lineup starting in early 2026.
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“To date, no production vehicles have been powered by solid-state batteries, and the vehicles promised for the future have involved significant compromises in performance, cost and scalability,” the company said in a statement.
Because they are not liquid-cooled, solid-state batteries promise higher power density and therefore greater relative range, as well as faster charging, lower production costs and improved stability in the event of damage, reducing the risk of fire.
The next generation of battery technology is being developed by major automobile manufacturers, among others Toyota, Hyundai And Mercedes Benz for their future electric vehicles.
However, a standard passenger car equipped with a solid-state battery is yet to be found in showrooms anywhere in the world, and Toyota (the world’s largest automaker) expects to offer the technology to the public in 2027 or 2028.
The closest alternative currently available is in China, where the 2026 MG4 Electric Hatch – due to be available in Australia by June 2026 – is set to feature a semi-solid battery from December 2025.
“While the benefits are clear, the future of solid-state batteries is a moving target that is constantly being put off as companies working in electrification ask when they will become a reality,” Donut Lab CEO Marko Lehtimäki said in a statement.
“Our response to solid-state batteries being ready for use in OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) production vehicles is now – today – and not later,” Mr Lehtimäki added.
“Donut Lab has developed a new high-performance solid-state donut battery that can be scaled up to large production volumes and can now be seen in real-world use on Verge Motorcycles motorcycles in the first quarter (January-March) of 2026.”
Donut Lab’s solid-state batteries offered in Verge Motorcycles’ TS Pro and Ultra models promise a range of up to 60 km per minute of charging, with a claimed maximum range of 595 km.
According to the Verge Motorcycles website, the TS Pro supports up to 200 kW DC fast charging via a CCS charging port and produces 1000 Nm via 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 also features Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes.
Prices for the TS Pro in the UK start 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 £2,500 (A$5,012).
The Verge Ultra, which produces 1200Nm and has a 0-97km/h sprint time of 2.5 seconds, is priced from £47,580 (A$93,394) excluding 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 such as drones and other non-automotive technologies.
The package is said to provide an energy density of 400Wh/kg, compared to an estimated 175Wh/kg for the Tesla Model 3 Long Range, the longest range electric vehicle currently available in Australia with a claimed range of up to 750km.
Donut Lab said that in addition to being cheaper to produce than traditional lithium-ion batteries, the package does not rely on rare earth materials, an increasingly contentious political issue.
The company also claims improved durability, with 99 percent of capacity retained even in extreme temperatures, which in tests ranged from -30°C to 100°C.
The Finnish company says it has partnerships with around 200 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to expand the technology across the entire automotive sector and beyond.
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