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The Finnish company “Donut Lab,” owned by Verge Motorcycles, unveiled its groundbreaking project, the “solid-state electrolyte” battery, in early January 2026.
At first glance, it may seem like a minor technical innovation developed by a small company for niche applications. However, if Donut Lab and Verge Motorcycles can indeed deliver the product they are currently advertising, we may be witnessing the end of combustion engine motoring.
The specifications of the company’s new product may raise questions among laypeople and provoke nervous laughter from engineers and scientists familiar with the subject.
- Donut Battery / Industry Standard:
- Battery Density: 400 Wh/kg / 250-300 Wh/kg
- Charging to 80%: up to 5 minutes / approx. 20-30 minutes
- Lifespan: 100,000 cycles / 3,000-3,500 cycles
- Safety: No fires / Risk of thermal runaway (self-ignition)
- Cold Tolerance: 99% efficiency at -30°C / 80-90% efficiency at -30°C
Donut Lab is a name little known outside a narrow circle of specialists, yet over 200 manufacturers already use their solutions. The company keeps its formulas, designs, and technological processes secret, which is understandable given the highly competitive nature of the electric vehicle industry, where intellectual property theft is more the rule than the exception. However, this also raises concerns and questions about the product’s authenticity. The CEO attempts to dispel these fears by assuring that mass production has already begun and that the product can be tested in practice in Verge TS Pro and Ultra vehicles, which will be available for sale in the first quarter of 2026. In 2025, Donut Lab invested in “Nordic Nano-Group,” and based on the company’s portfolio, some commentators suggest that the technology may be based on graphene structures.
Investors should closely monitor further products and communications from the company. Some already point to similarities with Nokia, a small Finnish company that took the mobile phone market by storm. However, it is wise to arm oneself with patience and healthy scepticism; extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.
If the company’s products prove their quality and specifications, the entire consumer electronics industry could be turned upside down, and most automotive conglomerates will face difficult decisions.
Manufacturers focused on combustion vehicles, such as General Motors, Stellantis, Volkswagen, and BMW, will be in danger. European manufacturers can, however, count on agreements and cooperation, while Tesla and BYD have much less chance of this.
There will also be volatility among electronics and battery manufacturers, including Panasonic, Samsung, LG, and CATL.
Such a significant increase in efficiency and safety deprives opponents of electric vehicles of most of their arguments.
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