Imagine plugging in your car and being fully charged before you even finish your coffee. That’s the promise of Donut Lab’s solid state battery, which takes less than ten minutes for a full top up. In a region where time is precious and heat is always a challenge, this breakthrough is more than just a technological upgrade. It could be a game changer for drivers in the UAE and wider Gulf, where traditional batteries have always struggled with both charging speed and durability under harsh summer conditions. If Donut Lab’s technology delivers on its promise in everyday use—not just in motorcycles or controlled tests—it could finally make EVs as convenient as petrol cars for fast paced city life.

For decades, gasoline engines have dominated the roads in Gulf countries, mostly because old battery tech couldn’t handle the heat or keep up with the pace of life. Now, with Donut Lab’s new gigawatt hour scale solid state battery ready for industrial use, the balance might be shifting. If the company can scale up production and keep the performance high outside the lab, the next decade could see EVs finally take the lead. This isn’t just another tech upgrade; it’s a real shot at removing the two biggest obstacles to electric cars—charging time and lifespan. The Gulf, with its unique demands, could be one of the first regions to truly experience the end of the combustion engine’s dominance.