The electric Dodge Charger will hit the road with Factorial’s solid-state EV batteries in 2026

The electric Dodge Charger Daytona will be the first Stellantis EV to hit the road with Factorial’s solid-state batteries in 2026. Jeep, Dodge, and Ram’s parent company said the milestone marks a crucial step in bringing the promising new tech to market.

Stellantis and Factorial announced plans Wednesday to accelerate the development of EVs powered by solid-state batteries.

In 2026, the electric Dodge Charger Daytona will be the first equipped with Factorial’s solid-state EV batteries. Stellantis plans to launch a fleet of new Dodge Charger Daytona models powered by this new tech.

Factorial will supply cells based on its FEST (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology) solid-state battery tech platform.

After years of developing the platform, Factorial is ready to test it in real-world conditions. Factorial claims its FEST platform offers a breakthrough energy density of over 390 Wh/kg, significantly higher than most lithium-ion batteries on the road today.

At a third of the size of traditional Li-ion tech, Factorial aims to unlock over 600 miles of range at less cost.

The tech is an ideal match for Stellantis’ next-gen electric models. Stellantis chose its STLA Large platform, which underpins upcoming Jeep and Dodge EVs, for the new tech.

Stellantis’ chief engineering and tech officer Ned Curic said by integrating Factorial’s solid-state battery tech, “we are validating its potential to enhance our electric vehicle lineup, ensuring customers benefit from improved performance, longer driving ranges and faster charging times in the coming years.”

Electric Dodge Charger to get solid-state EV batteries

After Stellantis invested $75 million into Factorial in 2021, the two are now opening the next chapter in their partnership.

The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona starts at $59,995 and includes a Direct Connection Stage 1 upgrade. With 496 hp and 404 lb-ft of torque, the base electric Charger can hit 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 secs.

For $73,190, the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack upgrades to a Direct Connection Stage 2 kit for even more power.

Dodge says the Scat Pack model maintains the Charger’s throne as the “World’s quickest and most powerful muscle car.” With 670 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque, the electric Charger can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds.

The electric Charger looks, drives, and feels like a Dodge, according to CEO Matt McAlear. With features like Dodge’s new Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust, the EV emulates the noises and sounds of a V8 engine. The 2024 Dodge Charger EV will hit US dealerships by the end of 2024.

“And we are just getting started,” Dodge claims. Will Factorial’s solid-state batteries unlock even more performance? We will see with the electric Charger due out with the new tech in 2026.

The news comes after Factorial and Mercedes-Benz unveiled their new Solstice all-solid-state EV batteries last month. Earlier this summer, Factorial delivered solid-state battery cells to Mercedes based on its FEST platform.