This solid-state motorcycle battery can almost fully recharge in under five minutes, according to new test results — but questions remain

• Donut Lab recently announced the first production solid-state battery for motorbikes
• This week, it revealed test results showing the battery's charging powers
• However, doubts remain about its longevity and practicality

Donut Lab sent certain reaches of the internet into a meltdown earlier this year when it unveiled its first production solid-state battery at CES — apparently beating every major battery-maker in the process. And it's now released battery test results to help sway the doubters.

The innovative battery pack, which is due to power upcoming versions of the Verge TS Pro electric motorcycle, is claimed to boast 400 Wh/kg of energy density, which far outweighs anything that current generation lithium-ion batteries can offer.

Donut Lab also stated that its battery tech is designed to last up to 100,000 charging cycles, again far exceeding existing technologies. It can also perform in extreme conditions and ...