Mercedes begins road tests of solid-state batteries with Factorial startup

A black and blue Mercedes sedan — An EQS demonstrator model. Mercedes says the solid-state batteries in the test car are expected to offer a range of more than 1,000 km (620 miles). (MERCEDES-BENZ)

February 25, 2025 04:07 PM

Mercedes-Benz will start testing solid-state batteries on the road this month, in collaboration with Factorial, a U.S. startup that is also partners with Stellantis and Hyundai-Kia.

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