Stellantis launches solid‑state battery road tests on Dodge Charger in Brazil

Stellantis and Factorial Energy have begun public‑road testing of a Dodge Charger Daytona equipped with the first automotive‑grade solid‑state battery cells. The program, the first of its kind on a production vehicle in North America, aims to validate performance, safety and reliability. Laboratory data show an energy density of 375 Wh/kg, ultra‑fast charging from 15 % to 90 % in 18 minutes, and operation across –30 °C to 45 °C. Ned Curic, Stellantis’ director of engineering and technology, said, “It’s not enough to optimise a single metric; we need a system that delivers real benefits in a real vehicle.”

At the same time, Brazil’s electric‑vehicle market is expanding rapidly, with 24,885 light‑EV registrations in February 2026—a 92 % year‑on‑year increase—and more than 21,000 public and semi‑public charging points. Fast‑DC charging grew 167 % over the previous year, accounting for 31 % of public infrastructure. To support the higher power demand, battery‑energy‑storage systems (BESS) are being deployed. SecPower’s BESS units, each initially 100 kW/215 kWh and now upgraded to 200 kW/430 kWh, are installed at three TELD charging hubs in São Paulo, enabling simultaneous rapid charging of more vehicles. Gabriella Reigada, SecPower CEO, emphasized that “BESS is the strategic solution that lets charging hubs and fleet operations grow with reliability.” These developments illustrate a coordinated push toward advanced battery technology and resilient charging infrastructure in Brazil.