Stellantis Plans to Launch Electric Vehicles Equipped with Factorial Solid-State Batteries in 2026
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Stellantis N.V., a Franco-Italian automaker, and Factorial Inc., an American solid-state battery company, recently announced that they will use Factorial's FEST? solid-state batteries in the new Dodge Charger Daytona electric vehicle based on?Stellantis's STLA Large platform in 2026.
Stellantis invested $75 million in Factorial, a solid-state battery company, as early as 2021. As the next step in the commercialization of solid-state batteries for both parties, Stellantis will launch a new Dodge Charger Daytona demonstration fleet equipped with Factorial solid-state batteries by 2026 to verify Factorial's solid-state battery technology and evaluate its battery performance under actual driving conditions.
Factorial will then provide Stellantis with its patented FEST? solid-state battery, which can achieve an energy density of more than 390 Wh/kg. This battery has higher energy density, lighter weight, and higher performance than traditional lithium-ion batteries, and will further reduce costs in the future.
The STLA Large platform is the cornerstone of Stellantis' Dare Forward 2030, which will enable the electrification of its brands including Jeep?, Dodge, Chrysler, Alfa Romeo and Maserati, and will provide up to 2 million electric vehicles worldwide.
"This demonstration fleet is an important milestone in our collaboration with Factorial," said Ned Curic, Chief Engineering and Technology Officer at Stellantis. "By integrating Factorial's innovative battery solutions into the STLA Large platform, we are validating its potential to enhance the electric vehicle lineup, ensuring customers benefit from improved battery performance, longer driving range and faster charging times in the coming years."
Factorial last month partnered with Mercedes-Benz to launch its new solid-state battery Solstice? with dry electrodes.
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