Stellantis has confirmed that it will equip a handful of Dodge Charger Daytonas with solid-state batteries to demonstrate the viability of this promising technology.
This demonstration phase will begin in 2026 with the help of the firm Factorial Energy, which designed the battery. “This demonstration fleet will validate Factorial’s technology and evaluate its performance in real driving conditions,” reads the Stellantis press release.
Dodge's parent company chose the Charger because its platform called “STLA Large” will also host a number of SUVs and crossovers intended to generate “a large volume” of sales.
Solid electrolyte batteries are less bulky and therefore lighter than traditional lithium-ion batteries thanks to their significantly greater energy density. The absence of flammable liquid electrolyte also makes them safer and they promise a longer lifespan.
Many manufacturers have invested in this type of battery to increase the autonomy of their vehicles and reduce production costs. However, no solid electrolyte battery is currently on the market. We will see if Stellantis will win this race against time, which is in great need of an improvement, especially in these times.
