CES 2026: Donut Lab Solid State Battery & Motor Integrated into Verge Motorcycle

Steve Sheridan interviews Marko Lehtimäki, Co-founder and CEO of Donut Lab, about their production-ready solid-state battery designed to integrate into several platforms and applications. The Donut battery has a high energy density of 400 Wh/kg and can support 100,000 charge cycles. Due to its solid-state design, it is extremely safe and low cost when compared to liquid electrolyte batteries such as lithium-ion. Marko showed the Verge TS Pro motorcycle, which includes the Donut battery that powers a Donut rim motor. The frictionless rim motor drives the rear wheel and delivers high efficiency, power, and torque. Using the Donut battery and motor, the TS Pro provides 737 lb-ft of torque, achieves 0 - 60 mph in 3.5 sec, and has a range of 370 miles on a single charge. Marko also showed the WattEV ultra-lightweight skateboard platform that incorporates Donut motors and solid-state batteries. It is a modular platform that supports multiple vehicle types and includes an aluminum architecture, integrated motors, inverters, software, and battery. The interview setting is the CES show floor at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Learn more at https://www.donutlab.com/ Check out the NosillaCast Podcast at https://www.podfeet.com/