At CES 2026, Donut Lab introduced what it describes as the first all-solid-state battery ready for immediate integration into original equipment manufacturer (OEM) production vehicles. The company has already deployed the batteries in Verge Motorcycles’ 2026 TS Pro and Ultra models, which will enter service in the first quarter of the year.
Donut Lab’s solid-state battery achieves an energy density of 400 Wh/kg and supports full charging in approximately five minutes without an 80% cap. It also enables complete depth of discharge and reliably maintains over 99% capacity at temperatures as low as –30°C and above 100°C. With a projected cycle life of up to 100,000 cycles, the design minimizes capacity fade by eliminating flammable liquid electrolytes and metallic dendrites, thereby reducing common causes of battery fires.
The cells are manufactured using abundant, low-cost materials that avoid reliance on rare or geopolitically sensitive elements. Their modular design permits custom shapes, voltages and geometries, opening possibilities for structural integration—such as embedding the battery into a drone body or vehicle chassis.
Beyond motorcycles, Donut Lab has partnered with several industry players to showcase versatile applications. WATT Electric Vehicles will present a modular skateboard platform combining Donut Lab’s motors and batteries, while Cova Power Smart Trailers—developed with the Ahola Group—use the battery to cut diesel consumption by 54% and reduce total energy use by up to 30%. In collaboration with ESOX Group, the battery is also being evaluated in defense-grade applications, including tactical buggies and next-generation drone systems.
These developments follow last year’s CES debut of Donut Lab’s in-wheel “Donut Motor,” which has since been adopted by over 200 OEMs. By pairing that motor technology with its new solid-state cells, Donut Lab aims to offer a no-compromise solution for electric mobility and related sectors.
Source: Donut Lab
