Donut Lab Launches First Production Solid-State EV Battery

The electric vehicle industry just hit a historic milestone at CES 2026. Donut Lab has officially announced the “Donut Battery,” the world’s first all-solid-state battery (ASSB) ready for mass production vehicles. Unlike previous “semi-solid” attempts, Donut Lab claims this is a true, no-compromise all-solid-state system that is available to global OEMs today.

Production-Ready and Already on the Road

Donut Lab isn’t just showing off a laboratory prototype. The company confirmed that its liquid-free cells are already being manufactured at gigawatt-hour level capacity.

The first vehicle to benefit from this breakthrough is the Verge TS Pro motorcycle. Shipping to customers in Q1 2026, the updated Verge bike uses Donut Battery technology to achieve a staggering 600 km (370 miles) of range. Furthermore, the battery is powering Cova Power’s smart trailers, which can reduce diesel consumption in heavy transport by up to 54%.

Mind-Blowing Specs: 5-Minute Charging and 100,000 Cycles

Donut Lab claims the technical specifications of this battery far exceed current lithium-ion standards. Key highlights include:

• Ultra-High Density: At 400 Wh/kg, it offers nearly double the energy density of standard EV batteries. This allows for lighter vehicles or significantly longer ranges.
• Lightning Fast Charging: The battery can reach a full charge in just five minutes. Interestingly, Verge Motorcycles deliberately limited this to 10 minutes so riders have time to enjoy a coffee.
• Infinite Lifespan: While typical batteries last 1,500 cycles, Donut Battery is designed for 100,000 cycles. Consequently, the battery will likely outlast the vehicle itself.
• Extreme Weather Resilience: Traditional EVs struggle in the cold, but Donut Lab reports over 99% capacity retention at -30°C. It remains equally stable at heat levels exceeding 100°C.

Safety and Sustainability First

Safety remains a top concern for EV buyers. Donut Lab addresses this by eliminating flammable liquid electrolytes. Their all-solid design prevents thermal runaway and the growth of metallic dendrites, making the battery extremely safe and virtually fireproof.

Additionally, the company emphasizes a “green” supply chain. The battery uses globally abundant materials instead of rare or geopolitically sensitive minerals. Most importantly for the mass market, Donut Lab claims the total cost is actually lower than traditional lithium-ion batteries.

A Modular Future

The Donut Battery is built as a platform, not just a single product. It is already integrated into a new modular EV skateboard platform available to car manufacturers. From drones and heavy machinery to stationary energy storage, Donut Lab aims to make combustion engines irrelevant across every sector.

As these batteries hit the streets this year, the era of “range anxiety” and “charging wait times” may finally be coming to an end.