Solid-state batteries utilize a solid material for ion transfer between battery nodes, differing from the liquid electrolytes found in alkaline and lithium-ion batteries. This solid-state chemistry is associated with the ability to store more charge within a smaller volume, exhibit reduced volatility, and potentially lower production costs.
Donut Labs has collaborated with Verge Motorcycles to integrate this battery technology into the Verge TS Pro electric motorcycle.
Regarding wider automotive applications, Antuan Goodwin of CNET has observed that the benefits of solid-state battery technology, including weight reduction and increased charging speeds, are anticipated to be more pronounced when scaled for larger vehicles.