World's 1st Production Solid-State Battery! - CleanTechnica

A Finnish company, Donutlabs, has developed and begun production of the world’s first true solid-state battery (SSB), rated at 400 Wh/kg. These batteries have been integrated into Verge Motorcycles’ TS Pro and TS Ultra models, enabling ranges up to 600 km (360 miles) and rapid charging—80% in under 10 minutes using 200 kW charging. The motorcycles also feature innovative in-wheel “donut” motors, delivering exceptionally high performance with over 700 lb-ft (1,200 N-m) of torque. The batteries are noted for their safety, being free from explosion and fire risks even under extreme conditions, and are made from widely-sourced, abundant materials, contributing to relatively low cost and supply chain advantages. Donutlabs claims their batteries overcome common limitations in range, charging speed, degradation, temperature tolerance, safety, cost, and supply chain constraints. The company is also providing a vertically integrated technology platform to support battery and motor system integration,