Finland's Donut Lab unveils 5-minute EV battery

The solid-state battery pack claims to charge rapidly and last for 100,000 cycles.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Finland's Donut Lab revealed a solid-state electric vehicle battery at CES 2026 that can charge in just five minutes. The battery is touted as the first-ever solid-state EV battery ready for production, with cells that can last for up to 100 years. Donut Lab claims the battery is the "single most disruptive announcement in the history of the electric vehicle industry."

Why it matters

Solid-state batteries have long been seen as the holy grail for electric vehicles due to their potential for faster charging, increased safety, and longer lifespans compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. If Donut Lab can successfully scale and mass-produce this technology, it could be a major breakthrough for the EV industry and accelerate the transition to clean transportation.

The details

Donut Lab's solid-state battery uses a firm middle section, or electrolyte, where ions travel between two electrodes during charging and discharging. Solid electrolytes are not flammable like common liquid electrolytes, which Donut Lab says allows for 100% charge ability for 100,000 cycles, even in extreme temperatures. The company claims the battery can charge in just five minutes, though the actual charge time will depend on the charging infrastructure available.

  • Donut Lab unveiled the battery at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
  • The battery is currently being installed in Verge electric motorcycles, boosting their range to 370 miles.

The players

Donut Lab

A Finnish technology company that developed the solid-state EV battery.

Marko Lehtimäki

The CEO of Donut Lab, who stated the company's battery technology is ready "now, today, not later."

Verge

An Estonia-based electric motorcycle company that is installing Donut Lab's batteries in its vehicles.

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What they’re saying

“If true, we are looking at the single most disruptive announcement in the history of the electric vehicle industry and energy storage as a whole.”

— Fred Lambert (Electrek)

“The tech is ready now, today, not later.”

— Marko Lehtimäki, CEO, Donut Lab (News release)

What’s next

Donut Lab will need to successfully scale and mass-produce its solid-state battery technology to bring it to the broader EV market. The company is currently installing the batteries in Verge electric motorcycles.

The takeaway

Donut Lab's solid-state battery breakthrough could be a game-changer for the electric vehicle industry, offering the potential for faster charging, increased safety, and longer lifespans compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. If the company can deliver on its ambitious claims, it could accelerate the transition to clean transportation.