Dodge Charger Daytona to have solid-state battery

Vehicle manufacturer Stellantis is incorporating solid-state batteries into a demonstration fleet of Dodge Charge Daytonas.

The electric vehicles, which will be on the road by 2026, have batteries from US company Factorial that contain more than 390Wh/kg energy density.

The battery cells are based on FEST solid-state battery technology, which supposedly has the advantages of higher-energy density, reduced weight, improved performance and could reduce total costs over time.

The STLA Large multi-energy platform is part of Stellantis' Dare Forward 2030 strategy and includes brands such as Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Maserati.

It is said to be designed for up to two million vehicles globally.

Stellantis previously invested US$75mln in Factorial in 2021.