Dodge Charger Daytona to have solid-state batteries by 2026

Solid-state batteries are expected to revolutionize electric vehicles, and Stellantis announced that it will be installed in the Dodge Charger Daytona in 2026. Before you get too excited, though, these models will just make up a demo fleet.

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The prototype will be equipped with Factorial solid-state batteries with an energy density of over 390 Wh/kg. The companies didn’t reveal many other details but said the batteries offer “substantial advantages” over traditional lithium-ion batteries. These include “higher energy density, reduced weight, improved performance and the potential to further reduce total vehicle cost over time.”

More: New solid-state battery from Mercedes and Factorial could increase electric car range by 80%

It’s a win-win combination, so both companies are taking the next step towards commercialization. As part of this work, prototypes will be used to validate the battery technology and evaluate performance under real-world driving conditions.

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Stellantis invested $75 million in Factorial in 2021, and Ned Curic, the company’s chief engineering and technology officer, said: “By integrating Factorial’s innovative battery solutions into the STLA Large platform, we are validating its ability to enhance our electric vehicle product line. “

Upgraded wind tunnel focuses on electric vehicle aerodynamics

In other news, Stellantis has unveiled a high-tech wind tunnel with “moving ground plane” technology at its research and development center in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The automaker says the upgraded tunnel will allow them to “measure and reduce wheel and tire airflow resistance, which can account for up to 10 percent of total real-world aerodynamic drag.”

This is expected to make future electric vehicles more aerodynamic, which would help increase their driving range or allow the use of smaller, cheaper batteries. In addition to a focus on aerodynamics, there are also technical improvements including automation capabilities. As the automaker explains, “Changes in wheelbase and track testing that might take up to two hours in a traditional wind tunnel can now be completed in minutes.”

Given its presence in North America, it’s no surprise to learn that the wind tunnel focuses on very large vehicles based on the STLA Large and STLA Frame platforms.

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