CES Unveiled 2026
The Solid-State Revolution: CES Unveiled 2026
So, CES Unveiled 2026. You know the drill—a sea of glowing gadgets, smart fridges that no one asked for, and enough “AI-powered” toothbrushes to fill a stadium. But every once in a while, you stumble across something that actually feels like a pivot point for technology.
This year, that pivot point is riding on two wheels.
I’m talking about the Verge TS Pro, but specifically, the tech inside its new DONUT batteries. Now, “solid-state” has been the ultimate “five-years-away” tech for a decade. But Verge and their partners at Donut Lab are claiming the future is officially here, and the specs they’re throwing around are, frankly, wild.
The Numbers That Matter
When we talk about batteries, we usually focus on range. And yeah, the TS Pro delivers there with a 33.3 kWh pack pushing an estimated 370 miles (600 km). But it’s the physics of this battery that changes the conversation:
– 10C Charge Rates: This is the big one. We’re talking about a full charge in roughly 5 to 10 minutes. That’s not “grab a coffee” fast; that’s “check your notifications and you’re done” fast.
– 100,000 Full Charge Cycles: To put that in perspective, if you charged your bike every single day, this battery would technically last for 273 years. It’s a battery that doesn’t just outlast the bike; it might outlast your grandkids.
– Thermal Resilience: This is where it gets sci-fi. They’re claiming 99% capacity retention at -30°C and 100°C. Usually, batteries hate the cold and melt in the heat. This thing just… doesn’t care.
More Than Just a Spec Sheet
What’s even more impressive than the performance is the chemistry. These DONUT batteries don’t rely on rare earth minerals. No cobalt, no nickel, no geopolitical supply chain nightmares. They’re using abundant, “geopolitically safe” materials.
And because it’s a solid electrolyte, it’s inherently safer. No liquid means no thermal runaway, no “venting with flame,” and no fire risk if the pack gets punctured. It’s the “holy grail” of safety.
The Big Picture
If this works at scale, the Verge TS Pro is just the “Version 1.0” proof of concept. This tech scales to electric cars, heavy-duty trucks, high-end drones, and even the laptop you might be reading this on. We’re looking at a world where “battery health” is no longer a setting you check in your iPhone, because the battery simply doesn’t degrade in a human timeframe.
It’s early days, and we’ve seen plenty of “breakthroughs” die in the lab. But seeing a production-ready bike sitting on a carpet in Vegas with these cells inside? That’s the closest we’ve ever been.