Verge Announces Production Solid-State Battery for Electric Motorcycle

By changing solid-state battery technology into customer-ready motorcycles, Verge has unlocked ten-minute charging and up to 370 miles of range. It is an exceptional breakthrough as a long-awaited innovation in battery technology, driven by Verge, makes its way onto public roads.

Known for the groundbreaking hubless in-wheel motor, technology company and electric motorcycle manufacturer Verge Motorcycles is once again pushing the boundaries of what motorcycling can be. The company has become the first in the world to introduce solid-state battery technology into production motorcycles—marking a significant milestone not only for two-wheeled transport, but for electric vehicles more broadly. The unprecedented battery technology, developed and tested together with technology company Donut Lab, enables a significantly fast charging time and nearly doubles the range on a single charge.

Solid-state batteries have been a prominent topic in discussions related to the automotive industry in recent years. They are made from a solid electrolyte, which makes them significantly safer and more efficient than lithium-ion batteries made from liquid or gel electrolytes. Many major vehicle manufacturers have been testing solid-state technology in their own vehicles, and wider adoption in production vehicles is expected going into the next decade. Verge is one step ahead, as the company is set to deliver the first motorcycles equipped with solid-state batteries to its customers in the coming months. 

“The use of solid state battery technology to motorcycles in production is a historic breakthrough shaking up the entire automotive industry. Verge’s close development work with Donut Lab, along with battery pack testing and validation, has reached the point where we can implement the technology in the new evolution of Verge TS Pro model, which is already in production and available on Verge’s website and in our showroom stores,” says Tuomo Lehtimäki, CEO of Verge Motorcycles.

The company released the next evolution of Verge TS Pro at the beginning of last November at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan.

Unprecedented Features Transform the Riding Experience

Solid-state battery technology and the other exceptional features make the Verge TS Pro every motorcyclist’s dream. Its next generation Donut 2.0 motor is 50% lighter than its predecessor while delivering the same power and torque (737 lb-ft), enabling significantly improved efficiency, stability, and handling. The bike accelerates from 0–62 mph in just 3.5 seconds.

The new battery pack further revolutionizes the riding experience by enabling ultra-fast charging: an additional 186 miles of range in just ten minutes. Current battery technologies typically support only thousands of charging cycles, whereas Verge’s solid-state battery lasts for the entire lifetime of the motorcycle. The upgraded battery pack does not affect the motorcycle’s price, making it a highly cost-effective option for customers as well.

In addition, Verge’s customers can choose an extended-range battery pack at the time of purchase, which increases the range from 217 miles up to 370 miles on a single charge — which is almost double the additional range.

“Donut Lab’s next-generation solid-state battery technology is a result of years of development work. We are now ready to bring truly exceptional technology to the electric mobility market, of which Verge’s motorcycle is an excellent first example. And this is just the beginning — our battery technology can be used in all types of vehicles, from motorcycles and passenger cars to trucks, robotics and stationary energy storage”, says Donut Lab CTO Ville Piippo.

Improved Safety and Sustainability 

One of the most significant advantages of solid-state batteries is their safety. Unlike conventional lithium-ion batteries, they do not catch fire, making them much safer for users and charging locations. The advanced battery packs also operate stably across all operating temperatures.

Verge’s solid-state batteries are also responsible. They are made from materials that are abundant worldwide, ensuring that material availability will not cause production issues.

The Future of Powering Electric Vehicles Is Here Today with Donut Lab Introducing New High-Performance Solid State Donut Batteries Ready for OEM Use Now and Powering All 2026 Model Verge Motorcycles On the Road in Q1 2026

Always innovating and delivering new forms of electrification, Donut Lab shapes the future of mobility by relentlessly pushing the limits of electric vehicle performance while successfully bringing its technology to market as seen in Verge Motorcycles and other OEM brands across the global transportation sector. Now new for CES at booth #5539, Donut Lab is proud to introduce the world’s first solid-state battery that is ready for use in OEM vehicle manufacturing. Donut Lab solid-state batteries will be placed immediately on the road, powering Verge Motorcycles’ current lineup, including the Verge TS Pro and Ultra.

“While the advantages are obvious, the future of solid state batteries has been a moving target constantly delayed when companies working in electrification are asked about when they will become a reality,” comments Donut Lab CEO Marko Lehtimäki. “At Donut Lab, our answer on solid state batteries being ready for use in OEM production vehicles is now, today, not later. Donut Lab has engineered a new high performance solid state Donut Battery that can be scaled to major production volumes and seen now in real world use in the Verge Motorcycles bikes out on the road in Q1.”

Out of this world performance

Donut Lab’s all-solid-state battery delivers 400 Wh/kg of energy density, enabling longer range, lighter structures, and unprecedented flexibility in vehicle and product design. It can be charged to full in just five minutes without limiting charging to 80%, and supports full discharge safely, repeatedly, and reliably.

Unlike conventional lithium-ion batteries, the Donut Battery experiences minimal capacity fade over its lifetime, with a design life of up to 100,000 cycles, offering practical longevity that far exceeds existing technologies.Safety is built in at the core: no flammable liquid electrolytes, no thermal runaway, and no dendrite formation.This eliminates the root causes of battery fires, making the Donut Battery extremely safe and truly revolutionary.

Performance has been rigorously tested across extreme conditions. At –30°C, the battery retains over 99% of its capacity, and when heated to temperatures exceeding 100°C, it continues to retain over 99% capacity with no signs of ignition or degradation.

The Donut Lab solid state battery is made entirely from abundant, affordable, and geopolitically safe materials, does not rely on rare or sensitive elements, and demonstrates a lower cost than lithium-ion.

Like Donut Motors, the Donut Battery is versatile, offering unprecedented design freedom. It can be produced in custom sizes, voltages, and geometries, enabling structural integration and non-traditional formats like serving as the body of a drone or a vehicle chassis.

From microelectronics to defense, from drones to supercharging infrastructure, the Donut Battery is a universal, general-purpose platform, ready to power the next generation of technology.

Origins

From its founding, Donut Lab has focused on engineering new solutions for transportation that redefine what electric vehicles can achieve not in abstract theory, but in real-world performance, application, and production.

This vision for the future took flight with Donut Lab’s first innovation, the Donut Motor. Introduced as the world’s first in-wheel motor combining exceptional torque and battery power density within an ultra-lightweight design, the Donut Motor eliminates the need for traditional drivetrain components entirely. First unveiled at CES a year prior in 2025, the technology has since moved beyond demonstration into real vehicle usage with more than 200 OEMs actively engaged in development and integration of Donut Lab electric motors.

Now at CES 2026, Donut Lab takes another bold step forward into history-making innovation with the debut of the first solid state batteries now ready for major OEM scale volumes. With the same spirit that challenged the conventions of electrification in transportation and beyond last year, Donut Lab proudly introduces a breakthrough that will redefine what the industry believes is possible in battery technology. Until now, no production vehicles have operated with solid-state batteries and those promised for the future have come with significant compromises in performance, cost, and scalability.

With Verge Motorcycles bikes now using the company’s solid state battery technology in vehicles out on the road in use in Q1, Donut Lab changes that reality today. The company presents a no-compromise, all-solid-state battery designed for real production use by OEM that delivers performance, efficiency, and practicality without the unattractive trade-offs that have limited previous approaches. This major milestone marks another revolutionary moment in the evolution of electric vehicles and reinforces Donut Lab’s role as a catalyst for industry-wide transformation.

“When we first introduced the Donut Motor last year at CES, many didn’t believe it was possible until they saw the technology working out on the road and setting world records for performance. Now, with our all-solid-state Donut Battery, Donut Lab is doing the same. Donut Lab waited to announce our solid state battery breakthrough until the technology was fully tested, validated, and already operating in vehicles. As of today, these batteries are real, in production vehicles, and represent the future of electric mobility," continues Donut Lab CEO Marko Lehtimäki.

Donut Lab at CES: Showcasing the Future of Electrification in Transportation

By collaborating with a diverse range of partners and using these relationships as live case studies, Donut Lab demonstrates the versatility and impact of Donut Lab technology across multiple applications. Each partner showcases a different way solutions can be integrated, highlighting a growing series of products on the market powered by Donut Lab.

Verge Motorcycles

Now powered by Donut Lab’s all-solid-state battery, Verge Motorcycles is the world’s first production vehicle to feature this breakthrough technology. With Verge Motorcycles Donut Battery powered bikes on the road in Q1, the electric motorcycles can charge in less than 10 minutes, delivering up to 60 kilometers of combined range per minute of charging. The long-range version offers an impressive 600 kilometers on a single charge. Verge Motorcycles with the new battery are available for order today, with first deliveries in Q1 2026.

ESOX Group

In partnership with ESOX Group, Donut Lab’s battery is being deployed in defense-grade platforms where safety, reliability, and performance under extreme conditions are non-negotiable. Current projects in development include a four-wheel tactical buggy and a next-generation drone platform, showcasing the battery’s versatility and robustness in a variety of applications.

Cova Power Smart Trailer

Cova Power Smart Trailer is the result of a joint venture between Ahola Group and Donut Lab, delivering series-production smart trailers powered by Donut in-wheel motors, Donut Battery, and Donut Platform software. The trailers achieve up to 54% reduction in diesel consumption and up to 30% reduction in total energy use, while improving traction, stability, and safety even in demanding conditions.

WATTEV

WATT Electric Vehicles partners with Donut Lab to deliver an ultra-lightweight, modular EV platform that combines Donut Motors and Donut Lab’s battery technology. The platform features an aluminum skateboard architecture with fully integrated motors, inverters, software, and battery, offering a versatile modular design that can support multiple vehicle types. A functional version of the skateboard will be debuted at CES 2026.

Donut Lab’s new battery technology not only transforms the automotive and electric mobility industry. With zero-compromise performance, virtually unlimited cycles and pricing below lithium-ion, Donut Battery unlocks next-generation applications ranging from data center energy storage and grid balancing to flexible charging infrastructure.

Now, with the world’s first no-compromise all-solid-state battery technology available in production vehicles, Donut Lab is not just promising the future, it is delivering it, creating real-world impact and transforming the possibilities for transportation, energy, and beyond.