Stellantis, the parent of Dodge, and Factorial announced a partnership to bring solid-state battery technology to reality with the 2027 Charger Daytona EV.

Stellantis is working with a Massachusetts firm on the project. Solid-state batteries are believed to have key advantages over today's lithium-ion.

A fleet of Dodge Charger Daytona electric vehicles fitted with solid-state batteries developed in partnership with America's Factorial will start testing on public roads by 2026, Dodge parent company Stellantis announced on Wednesday.

Stellantis NV plans to operate a test fleet of electric vehicles powered with solid-state batteries in two years’ time, taking a step toward potential commercialization of a technology that’s aimed at improving EV performance.

Carmaker Stellantis will launch by 2026 a demonstration fleet of vehicles fitted with solid-state batteries from U.S. startup Factorial, the two companies said on Wednesday. Solid-state batteries are expected to reduce fire risk and allow for lighter,