Solid-state batteries have long promised a major leap forward for EVs. They hold more energy, charge faster, and offer better safety than today’s lithium-ion cells. However, when it comes to the first real EV powered by these batteries, timelines are shifting once again. New developments suggest that even the earliest candidates may not arrive as…
The electric vehicle industry just hit a historic milestone at CES 2026. Donut Lab has officially announced the “Donut Battery,” the world’s first all-solid-state battery (ASSB) ready for mass production vehicles. Unlike previous “semi-solid” attempts, Donut Lab claims this is a true, no-compromise all-solid-state system that is available to global OEMs today. Production-Ready and Already…
The EV world is about to change. The first production-ready all-solid-state battery has officially arrived, promising ultra-fast charging that could take as little as five minutes. This breakthrough has the potential to transform how we drive, charge, and think about electric vehicles. What Makes Solid-State Batteries Different Unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries, all-solid-state batteries use a…
