AMSTERDAM (NETHERLANDS) (ITALPRESS) – Stellantis and Factorial have announced a major new development in their partnership to accelerate the deployment of next-generation electric vehicles (EVs) powered by Factorial’s solid-state battery technology. This additional step is part of Stellantis’ $75 million investment in Factorial in 2021.
By 2026, Stellantis will introduce a fleet of new Dodge Charger Daytona cars equipped with Factorial’s solid-state batteries, marking a key step in the commercialization of this promising technology. This fleet of cars will allow Factorial’s technology to be validated and its performance evaluated under real-world driving conditions.
Factorial will provide Stellantis with cells based on its proprietary FEST solid-state battery technology, which enables a specific energy density of more than 390 Wh/kg. Factorial’s FEST technology offers substantial advantages over traditional lithium-ion batteries, including higher energy density, reduced weight, improved performance, and a potential further reduction in total vehicle cost over time. All this makes this technology ideal for powering next-generation electric vehicles.
For the introduction of this technology, Stellantis has chosen the STLA Large multi-energy platform, focusing on electric SUVs and high-performance vehicles. The STLA Large platform, a cornerstone of the Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan, will be used by Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Alfa Romeo and Maserati. STLA Large is designed to support up to two million vehicles globally, making it perfect for the introduction of this type of battery.
“This fleet of cars represents a key moment in our partnership with Factorial,” said Ned Curic, chief engineering and technology officer at Stellantis. “By integrating Factorial’s innovative batteries into the STLA Large platform, we are validating their ability to enhance our electric vehicles, ensuring customers better performance, longer range and faster charging times in the coming years.”
“We are very excited to accompany Stellantis toward electric vehicle adoption,” said Siyu Huang, CEO and co-founder of Factorial. “We believe solid-state battery technology can play a crucial role in delivering better performance and lower costs to the next generation of electric vehicles.”
Stellantis’ partnership with Factorial highlights the growing importance of solid-state batteries in the electric vehicle landscape. This collaboration, which began in 2021, reflects a shared commitment to technological innovation and sustainable transportation.
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