World-first solid-state EV battery promises 600km range

A breakthrough in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology could reshape the future of EVs, with the development of a solid-state battery that promises ultra-fast charging and a driving range of up to 600km. Said to be production-ready, the new tech will debut… in a motorcycle.

Unveiled at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the new battery tech is the work of Estonian tech firm Donut Lab and is set to debut in the two-wheel TS Pro model from Verge Motorcycles overseas in the coming months.

If the company’s claims are accurate, the Verge TS Pro will be capable of up to 600km on a single charge, with the battery able to fully recharge in less than 10 minutes.

As reported by bikesales, solid-state batteries promise improved safety, better performance in extreme temperatures, higher energy density (and therefore greater range), and a longer overall lifespan.

Chinese car manufacturers such as MG and Nio have recently experimented with semi-solid-state batteries, as has Mercedes-Benz, but the Verge TS Pro is claimed to be the first electric vehicle to use a fully solid-state battery.

Solid-state batteries differ from conventional EV batteries – which are predominantly lithium-ion – by replacing liquid electrolytes with a solid material such as ceramic, glass, or solid polymer.

They are also complex and expensive to produce, and questions remain around long-term durability and real-world effectiveness.

According to Donut Lab, its industry-first “Donut Battery” delivers an energy density of 400Wh/kg and is designed to withstand up to 100,000 charge cycles.

It also claims the battery has been tested in extreme heat (above 80 degrees Celsius) and extreme cold (down to minus 30 degrees Celsius), with only a one per cent drop in capacity reported.

Additional benefits cited by Donut Lab include reliance on 100 per cent green and abundant materials, eliminating the need for “rare or geopolitically sensitive” resources.

The company also says the battery “behaves like clay”, meaning it can be moulded into a wide variety of sizes, voltages, and geometries.

While the technology is currently launching in a two-wheel application, successful real-world deployment could accelerate adoption across the automotive sector.

If Donut Lab’s solid-state battery performs as claimed, car manufacturers may soon find themselves racing to bring similar technology to electric cars – potentially transforming range, charging convenience, and long-term ownership costs.

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