Stellantis revealed plans to equip its Dodge Charger Daytona electric vehicle (EV) with Factorial’s advanced solid-state batteries by 2026, marking a new milestone in EV battery technology. 

In detail, the initiative builds upon Stellantis’ $75 million investment in Factorial from 2021. It also represents a crucial step toward bringing solid-state batteries to mass production.

According to Stellantis, Factorial’s proprietary FEST (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology) platform promises to revolutionize EV performance with an impressive energy density of over 390 Wh/kg, nearly double that of conventional lithium-ion batteries. This advancement could potentially enable driving ranges exceeding 600 miles while reducing battery size by two-thirds.

“By integrating Factorial’s innovative battery solution into the STLA Large platform, we are validating its potential to enhance our electric vehicle lineup,” said Ned Curic, Stellantis’ Chief Engineering and Technology Officer. “Customers will benefit from improved performance, longer driving ranges, and faster charging times.”

The demonstration fleet will utilize Stellantis’ STLA Large platform, which underpins vehicles across multiple brands including Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati. This platform is designed to support up to two million vehicles globally, making it an ideal testbed for the new technology.

For comparison, the current 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona lineup includes the base R/T model starting at $59,995, delivering 496 hp and 0-60 mph acceleration in 4.7 seconds. The higher-tier Scat Pack variant, priced at $73,190, delivering 670 hp and achieves 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds.

Factorial’s approach offers a unique advantage in manufacturing scalability. Unlike traditional solid-state battery production, which typically requires entirely new facilities, Factorial’s FEST technology can be integrated into existing lithium-ion cell factories, potentially accelerating adoption and reducing costs. 

Moreover, the company already operates the largest solid-state battery line in the United States (U.S.) at its Methuen, Massachusetts plant, with an annual capacity of 200 megawatt-hours.

Notably, this development follows Factorial’s recent collaboration with Mercedes-Benz on their Solstice all-solid-state EV batteries, demonstrating growing industry momentum toward solid-state technology adoption. 

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While the promise of solid-state batteries in EVs has been discussed for over a decade, this partnership between Stellantis and Factorial represents a concrete step toward making this technology commercially viable.

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