- Stellantis to check Factorial solid-state battery on public roads by 2026
- Battery to be examined in Dodge Charger Daytona
- Manufacturing anticipated later this decade
A fleet of Dodge Charger Daytona electrical autos fitted with solid-state batteries developed in partnership with America’s Factorial will begin testing on public roads by 2026, Dodge mother or father firm Stellantis introduced on Wednesday.
Massachusetts-based Factorial counts Stellantis as an investor, alongside different automakers like Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz. It has been creating solid-state batteries for the previous decade (beforehand as Lionano) and seems to be on observe to having them in manufacturing this decade.
Mercedes in September mentioned it expects to have vehicles with Factorial solid-state batteries in manufacturing by the tip of the last decade, and mentioned EVs with the batteries might have as much as 80% extra vary in comparison with at this time’s common.
Stellantis is trying to set up the batteries in its STLA Giant platform initially. The platform, which additionally helps fuel powertrains, is discovered within the newest Charger and is destined for a number of autos from Stellantis’ varied manufacturers. The platform is earmarked for bigger SUV fashions and high-performance autos, Stellantis mentioned.
STLA Giant platform
The batteries Stellantis will take a look at have an power density of greater than 0.39 kwh per kilogram (roughly 2.2 kilos), which is approaching double the density of present lithium-ion batteries. This has the potential to lead to lighter EVs that cost sooner and ship extra vary.
The batteries, which derive their identify from their stable electrolytes, additionally promise improved security as they’re much less susceptible to overheating. Though the know-how is not new, scaling up manufacturing has confirmed tougher than anticipated for automakers and battery producers.
“By integrating Factorial’s modern battery answer into the STLA Giant platform, we’re validating its potential to boost our electrical car lineup, guaranteeing clients profit from improved efficiency, longer driving ranges and sooner charging occasions within the coming years,” Ned Curic, Stellantis’ chief engineering and know-how officer, mentioned in an announcement.
The Charger Daytona is the electrical model of the redesigned Dodge Charger, which arrived for the 2024 mannequin yr because the substitute for each the earlier Charger in addition to the Challenger. The Charger Daytona is initially supplied in R/T and Scat Pack kinds, priced from $61,590 and $75,185, respectively. They each characteristic a 100.5-kwh (93.5-kwh usable) lithium-ion battery estimated to ship as much as 317 miles of vary within the R/T and 260 miles within the Scat Pack.
