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Donut Labs' Battery Achieves 4.6-Minute Fast Charging in Independent Test

Key Points
  • Donut Labs' battery cell charged from 0 to 80% in 4.6 minutes in a VTT test.
  • The test used an extremely high charging current, stronger than typical EV fast charging.
  • Experts still seek evidence for the company's broader claims about the technology.

Donut Labs has released initial results from an independent test of its controversial battery cell, conducted by VTT in Finland. 6 minutes, aligning closely with the company's claims. However, the test focused solely on fast charging using an extremely high charging current, significantly stronger than typical electric vehicle fast charging, and covered only a small part of the technology.

Experts continue to call for proof of the company's most spectacular promises.

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