The electric Dodge Charger Daytona is set to be fitted with solid-state batteries, said to boast superior range and safety credentials. Dodge’s parent company Stellantis signed an agreement with US-based Factorial Energy back in 2021 to develop solid-state batteries for its vehicles, investing US$75 million (~$113 million). Now, it says it’ll install Factorial’s solid-state batteries into a “demonstration fleet” of Charger Daytonas that’ll hit the road by 2026.
It has stopped short, however, of confirming when vehicles equipped with these batteries will appear in showrooms. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal.
Browse now . Factorial says its proprietary FEST solid-state battery technology enables energy density of over 390Wh/kg. In addition to offering superior energy density over lithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries are claimed to be lighter and better-performing.
Stellantis also says they offer the “potential for further reduction in total vehicle cost over time”. “This demonstration fleet is an important milestone in our partnership with Factorial,” said Stellantis chief engineering and technology officer Ned Curic. “By integrating Factorial’s innovative battery solution into the STLA Large platform, we are validating its potential to enhance our electric vehicle lineup, ensuring customers benefit from improved performance, longer driving ranges and faster charg.
