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January 9, 2026
Is this the world’s first solid-state battery?
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TL;DR
- Donut Lab claims their solid-state batteries are in production now, not years away.
- These batteries offer 400 Wh/kg energy density, a 30% increase over current lithium-ion.
- They can charge fully in as little as five minutes, with a claimed 100,000 charge cycles.
- The batteries are thermally stable and require minimal cooling.
- Donut Lab's CEO, Marko Lehtimaki, attributes their success to a small, agile engineering team.
- The batteries are produced in Finland, with potential for U.S. expansion.
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