Mercedes is getting new all-solid-state EV batteries for its next-gen fashions. Developed with Factorial, its new all-solid-state battery “breakthrough” can prolong EV vary by as much as 80%.
Mercedes is getting new all-solid-state EV batteries
Factorial is “on the innovative” of solid-state EV battery tech. The US-based firm claims its tech will prolong EV vary, enhance security, and cut back prices in comparison with what’s in the marketplace at the moment.
Mercedes was amongst a number of automakers, together with Hyundai and Stellantis, that invested in Factorial’s $200 million fundraise in 2022.
The corporate has been advancing its proprietary solid-state FEST (Factorial Electrolyte System Know-how) platform for years. Its solid-state battery cells primarily based on the FEST platform have been delivered to Mercedes earlier this summer season.
On Tuesday, Factorial launched its newest breakthrough, Solstice. The brand new all-solid-state EV battery was developed with Mercedes to energy its next-gen fashions.
Factorial mentioned its sulfide-based system addresses issues over flammable liquid electrolyte designs. It’ll additionally preserve stability when working at temperatures over 194°F (90°C).
The safer design can cut back the necessity for heavy cooling methods inside the battery pack, which might drive even decrease costs.
With a “breakthrough vitality density” of 450 Wh/kg, Factorial claims the brand new tech can prolong EV vary by as much as 80%. It’ll additionally drastically cut back the load of EVs for even greater effectivity.
Factorial goals to unlock over 600 miles of driving vary for future electrical fashions with 40% weight financial savings (in comparison with conventional Li-ion batteries). The corporate says its tech can also be 33% smaller.
Solstice will complement Factorial’s FEST platform for safer and extra environment friendly electrical automobiles. The brand new all-solid-state EV batteries are anticipated to launch by the top of the last decade.
In line with chief tech officer Markus Shafer, the brand new tech is a “cornerstone of Mercedes-Benz’s technique and dedication” to main EV battery growth. Shafer added that Solstice will assist Mercedes “set new requirements in vary, price, and efficiency.”
The brand new tech comes a day after after Toyota introduced its plans to develop and produce all-solid-state EV batteries have been licensed in Japan.
Toyota is amongst a number of main Japanese firms, together with Nissan and Panasonic, aiming to spice up home manufacturing. Japan seeks to safe a steady home provide chain to scale back reliance on China and South Korea, which at the moment dominate the worldwide battery market.
Automakers are betting on solid-state batteries for longer-range, extra environment friendly electrical automobiles. Nevertheless, important challenges, together with poor efficiency in excessive climate, have confirmed to be extra complicated than anticipated.
Supply: Factorial, Mercedes-Benz
