CT Coating AG and Donut Lab: European Breakthrough Challenges Global Battery Dominance
Helsinki/Berlin – With the current date marking February 21, 2026, the global battery sector faces a potential turning point starting Monday: Finnish startup Donut Lab will begin releasing independent test results from the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland on its all-solid-state battery technology. Already integrated into production vehicles from Verge Motorcycles, the innovation promises to reshape electric mobility through superior energy density, rapid charging and extended lifespan, positioning Europe ahead of established leaders in the United States and China. Donut Lab, based in Espoo, unveiled its Donut Battery at CES in January 2026 as the world’s first all-solid-state battery ready for serial production in vehicles. The technology powers the updated Verge TS Pro electric motorcycle, with deliveries starting in the first quarter of 2026. Customers can select modular packs of 20.2 kWh or 33.3 kWh, delivering ranges up to…
