Donut Labs Drops High Temperature Performance Report [pdf]

[vipulbhj]

This campaign should have been called "I Donut Don't Believe" from the two reports that have dropped so far, mega sus

[szmarczak]

From the previous test, the data seems to match NMC which does contain Lithium: https://youtu.be/3PwEA-tBufI?si=5r2AmBmFctMuYfSC&t=233

[sagyam]

Yep given the weekly drip feed of information and charging fingerprint matching a high-end NMC battery. I am finding this more and more sus. It's probably a very high end expensive battery but not the miracle that was promised in CES.

[sagyam]

Donut Lab drops another VTT report this time focused on High Temperature Performance Here is the TLDR:

The Battery & Test Setup

   - Cell tested: Donut Lab "Solid-State Battery V1" – a pouch cell labeled DL2
   - Nominal specs: 26 Ah capacity, 3.6V nominal voltage, 94 Wh energy
   - Tested by: Independent third-party lab (VTT) at customer request
   - Test equipment: PEC ACT0550 cell tester + Weiss climate chamber capable of -40°C to +180°C

Performance Results

   - Actual capacity measured: 24.9 Ah (slightly below 26 Ah nominal, but within reasonable variance)
    - +80°C discharge: Delivered 110.5% of room-temperature capacity (27.48 Ah vs 24.87 Ah at 24A)
    - +100°C discharge: Delivered 107.1% of room-temperature capacity (27.61 Ah at 12A)
    - Energy efficiency: ~89-90% round-trip efficiency observed
    - Charging: All charging performed at +20°C for safety; cell accepted charge normally after both high-temp tests

Physical Observations

    Cell used a 2.4kg steel plate on top for mechanical pressure during testing
    Post-100°C test: Cell pouch lost vacuum (visible inflation/deflation) but remained electrically functional
    No visible damage after 80°C test; cell appeared physically intact after 100°C test despite vacuum loss

Missing claims

    Energy density: No weight and volume was mentioned

    Cycle life: VTT ran only 3 test cycles total.

    Cost Claims: Nothing about cost is mentioned

    Material Claims: No chemical analysis or materials analysis.

    No abuse testing: No nail penetration, no overcharge, no short-circuit, no crush tests.

Company has said next report will drop next monday i.e. March 9th