Highlights

• Donut Lab shows a production ready solid state battery at CES 2026 that is already powering Verge Motorcycles’ 2026 models. 

• Battery claims 400 Wh/kg energy density and full charge in 5 minutes. 

• Up to 600 km range on a single charge in larger battery versions. 

• Designed for 100,000 charge cycles with minimal capacity loss.  

• Operates across extreme temperatures keeping >99 % capacity at −30°C to +100°C. 

• Battery uses abundant, affordable materials and avoids flammable liquids. 

• Verge TS Pro and Ultra deliveries start Q1 2026, orders open now. 

What You Should Know About Donut Lab’s Battery Breakthrough

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Donut Lab made a bold claim. Their new solid state battery is ready to power production vehicles now, not years from now. You can already order Verge Motorcycles equipped with this battery and expect deliveries in the first quarter of 2026. 

This shift matters because most solid state battery tech in 2024 and 2025 is still in development or limited demos, with major brands targeting mass production closer to 2027 and beyond.

How the Solid State Battery Works

Solid state batteries replace the liquid electrolyte in lithium‑ion packs with a solid material. That change improves safety and energy density while cutting fire risk. You get higher range, faster charging, longer life, and safer operation.

Here is how the Donut Lab battery stacks up:

Feature	What It Means for You
400 Wh/kg energy density	More range per kg than typical lithium‑ion packs.
Full charge in 5 min	Charging as fast as a short break.
100,000 life cycles	Battery could last over many years.
>99 % capacity in extreme heat/cold	Works in harsh conditions.
Abundant materials	Lower reliance on rare metals.

Donut Lab CEO Marko Lehtimäki said this battery is not a prototype but ready for real use in vehicles today. He stressed that other companies have promised solid state tech for years, yet results have been slow. 

Verge Motorcycles Brings Battery to Life

If you ride an EV bike, this is real for you now. Verge’s TS Pro and Ultra models are the first production motorcycles with true solid state batteries. 

You can expect:

• 370 miles / 600 km range on the long‑range option. 

• 10‑minute charging for 300 km range on the standard pack.

• No battery price increase over previous versions despite the tech upgrade. 

This puts Verge ahead of most EV bikes in both range and charge speed.

What This Means for EV Buyers and the EV Market

You might think this sounds too good to be true. Solid state batteries have been hyped for years because they promise exactly what this tech claims: fast charging, long life, and safer operation. 

In the wider EV world:

• Companies like Toyota plan to launch solid state vehicles by 2027 or 2028.

• Large automakers are working on solid electrolyte materials to support future EVs.

What sets Donut Lab apart is that they say the tech is not coming soon, it is here.

If their claims hold up in real weekly use, you could soon see EVs that charge like filling up gas, and EV range that rivals gasoline vehicles.

FAQ

What is a solid state battery?
A battery that uses a solid electrolyte instead of a liquid, improving safety and efficiency. Research tells us they charge faster and last longer than traditional lithium‑ion batteries. 

When will Verge motorcycles with solid state batteries ship?
Orders are open now and deliveries begin in Q1 2026. 

Can you charge in 5 minutes?
Yes, Donut Lab claims a full 5‑minute charge, not just to 80 %. 

Will solid state batteries reach cars soon?
Major automakers plan production models by 2027–2030.

Are there other solid state battery players?
Yes, companies like Toyota and battery makers are investing heavily in this tech.