World's first production solid-state battery built specifically for EVs delivers astonishing first test result
Published on Feb 25, 2026 at 2:19 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Feb 25, 2026 at 2:19 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Claire Reid
Donut Lab has created the world’s first production solid-state battery to be used in electric vehicles, and its first tests have yielded some incredible results.
Solid-state batteries have been hailed as the ‘holy grail’ of EV technology.
Several carmakers, including BYD and Toyota, are rushing to get them into mass production and into their EVs.
But it appears that Donut Lab has pipped them to the post, with its production-ready solid-state battery that’s set to be fitted in the Verge TS Pro motorcycle.
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The solid-state battery from Donut Lab has been put to the test
Donut Lab unveiled the next-generation EV battery at this year’s CES.
At the time, the Finnish startup said its solid-state battery was ready to go into production vehicles ‘now’.
“At Donut Lab, our answer on solid state batteries being ready for use in OEM production vehicles is now, today, not later,” CEO of Donut Lab Marko Lehtimäki said.
This week, Donut Lab has shared the results of some independent testing of its new battery, and they make for very interesting reading.
The tests were conducted by the state-owned VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and they found that the Donut Lab battery can charge a whole lot faster than a standard lithium-ion battery.
Across several tests, the Donut Lab battery was able to charge from 0 to 80 percent in around 9.5 minutes and a full 100 percent in a little over 12 minutes, while managing to retain 100 percent of its capacity.
Other tests showed even faster charging, with the battery going from 0 percent to 80 percent in just 4.5 minutes and 100 percent in just over 7 minutes, while retaining 99 percent capacity.
“Unlike other solid state batteries requiring high compressive pressures and undergoing volume changes of up to 15-20 percent during recharging cycles, the Donut Battery does not require special compression or more extensive cooling,” Donut Lab CTO Ville Piippo said.
“This greatly simplifies the structure of battery packs and enables solutions that are cost-efficient, powerful, and better than traditional lithium-ion batteries in terms of energy and power density.”
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The next-gen battery is set to be used in an electric motorcycle
Donut Lab has signed up with Verge Motorcycles to launch its new solid-state batteries.
At CES Verge said the Donut Lab battery would give its TS Pro electric motorcycle a range of up 370 miles on a single charge.
The company also claimed its super-fast charging would mean riders could add more than 180 miles onto the bike in just 10 minutes.
The TS Pro bike will be available with either a standard or long-range battery, offering 217 miles and 370 miles, respectively.
As you might expect from cutting-edge EV tech, the motorcycles don’t come cheap, with the standard TS Pro costing $29,900, and the long-range version setting you back $34,900.
Verge said customers in the US can expect first deliveries of the beefed-up bikes in the early part of this year.
A quick history of EV batteries
1859: Invention of the lead-acid battery by Gaston Planté – it was used in early electric carriages
1899: Camille Jenatzy’s electric car, using lead-acid batteries, sets a land speed record of 65 mph
1960s: Nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries provide better energy density but are costly
1991: First commercial lithium-ion battery developed by Sony – revolutionizing portable tech
1996: GM EV1 uses advanced lead-acid and nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries in prototypes
2008: Tesla Roadster launches with lithium-ion cells
2015: Solid-state battery research accelerates, promising faster charging and higher energy density
2020: EV battery costs drop 89 percent in a decade, reaching ~$137/kWh, enabling mass-market EVs
2023: Panasonic, CATL, and others begin testing next-gen ‘4680’ cell designs for higher performance
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With a background in both local and national press in the UK, Claire moved to New Zealand before joining the editorial team at Supercar Blondie in May 2024. As a Senior Content Writer working on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), Claire was the first writer on the team to make the site’s output a slick 24/7 operation covering the latest in automotive news.
