Road tests start on solid-state EV battery developed
Following lab and bench testing, engineers modified and equipped a Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan with a solid-state battery. The vehicle was lab-tested in late 2024, and road tests started in...
Mercedes-Benz working on an all-new solid-state battery
The all-electric car from Mercedes Benz was slightly modified to fit the solid-state battery and was equipped with all accessories to operate it. The first laboratory vehicle tests
Mercedes Has a New Solid State Battery Prototype With Over
A Breakthrough for Solid-State Batteries Mercedes-Benz has officially begun real-world testing of an EQS prototype powered by a lithium-metal solid-state battery, a major
Road tests start on solid-state EV battery developed by Mercedes
Following lab and bench testing, engineers modified and equipped a Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan with a solid-state battery. The vehicle was lab-tested in late 2024, and road
BMW tests first EVs with game-changing all-solid
The first BMW EVs powered by all-solid-state batteries are now on the road for testing. BMW used an i7 to test the "holy grail" of EV battery tech, promising longer driving range at a lower cost.
Mercedes tests first solid-state battery EV with +621
On-road tests in a modified EQS began earlier this month following the first lab tests at the end of 2024. The EQS is slightly modified to fit the solid-state battery and other parts.
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Mercedes-Benz announced it had tested "the first car powered by a lithium-metal solid-state battery on the road" with Factorial Energy earlier this year using a modified
Mercedes and Factorial Partner On Solid-State Battery
Mercedes-Benz engineers from the road and racetrack worked in collaboration with Factorial cell engineers to deliver an all-new solid-state battery test program, resulting in
Mercedes'' Solid-State Battery Hits the Road | GreenCars
Now, for the first time, a major automaker is putting a Solid-State vehicle on the road for testing and delivers 25 percent more range. Mercedes-Benz recently released word
Mercedes-Benz: Passenger car and Formula 1 engineers team up as solid
Over the next few months, Mercedes-Benz will further test the solid-state battery and its overall performance in an electric vehicle with extensive laboratory and road tests.
Mercedes Started the Road Tests with Solid-State
Solid-state batteries existed before but were small in capacity for use in the electric cars. After intensive testing on various test benches, the new battery was integrated into a slightly modified Mercedes EQS in late 2024.
Mercedes-Benz begins road testing solid-state
Over the next few months, Mercedes-Benz will further test in the lab and on the road the solid-state battery and its overall performance in the electric vehicle. Mercedes-Benz started collaborating with Boston
Passenger car and Formula 1 engineers team up as solid-state
Mercedes-Benz engineers from the road and racetrack worked in collaboration with Factorial cell engineers to deliver an all-new solid-state battery test program, resulting in
Mercedes-Benz starts road testing first solid-state
Mercedes-Benz engineers from the road and racetrack, alongside cell engineers from battery developer Factorial, have worked together on delivering an all-new solid-state battery test program, aimed at bringing lithium
Mercedes begins road tests of solid-state batteries with Factorial
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.
Mercedes-Benz begins road tests for solid-state battery in EQS
Mercedes-Benz, together with US-based solid-state battery provider Factorial Energy, has commenced road tests for a lithium-metal solid-state battery in an EQS Sedan.
Mercedes-Benz Achieves Major Breakthrough with Successful Road Tests
The solid-state battery design also promises improved safety compared to current lithium-ion batteries. Mercedes-Benz is using knowledge from its Formula 1 team to speed up the
Mercedes-Benz begins road testing of solid state battery EV
The prototype solid state battery pack has been fitted to an existing Mercedes-Benz EQS, which was slightly modified to allow the new battery type to be fitted on board. The
Mercedes Is Testing This Firm''s Solid-State Cells
Mercedes-Benz starts road tests of solid-state battery design by US-based developer Factorial Energy. The solid-state cells promise greater range, thermal safety, and decreased weight compared to
Mercedes Started the Road Tests with Solid-State Batteries
Solid-state batteries existed before but were small in capacity for use in the electric cars. After intensive testing on various test benches, the new battery was integrated
Mercedes tests first solid-state battery EV with +621 miles range
On-road tests in a modified EQS began earlier this month following the first lab tests at the end of 2024. The EQS is slightly modified to fit the solid-state battery and other parts.
Mercedes-Benz tests world''s first solid-state battery EV with +621
Mercedes hit a big milestone, taking its solid-state EV battery tech from the lab to the real world. On Monday, the company announced it has officially put "the first car
Mercedes-Benz Tests Solid-State Battery With 1,000km Range
Mercedes began lab testing in Stuttgart in late 2024 before starting public road trials in early 2025. Mercedes expects production versions using solid-state batteries could
Mercedes-Benz and Factorial partner on solid-state
Mercedes-Benz engineers from the road and racetrack worked in collaboration with Factorial cell engineers to deliver an all-new solid-state battery test program, resulting in the first car powered by a lithium-metal solid
6 FAQs about [Mercedes road tests solid state batteries]
How did Mercedes-Benz get a solid-state battery?
Mercedes-Benz engineers from the road and racetrack worked in collaboration with Factorial cell engineers to deliver an all-new solid-state battery test program, resulting in the first car powered by a lithium-metal solid-state battery on the road.
Does Mercedes have a solid-state EV battery?
Mercedes hit a big milestone, taking its solid-state EV battery tech from the lab to the real world. On Monday, the company announced it has officially put “the first car powered by a lithium-metal solid-state battery on the road” through its partnership with US-based Factorial Energy.
Are Mercedes-Benz engineers working on a new solid-state battery?
Mercedes-Benz engineers are working on an all-new solid-state battery powered by a lithium-metal solid-state battery.
When do solid-state battery road tests start?
Solid-state battery road tests begin. February 24, 2025 – Mercedes-Benz engineers from the road and racetrack and Factorial cell engineers have worked together on delivering an all-new solid-state battery test program, which has brought the first car powered by a lithium-metal solid-state battery to the road.
Can a solid-state battery be integrated into a car for road testing?
Together with the motorsport experts from HPP, the Mercedes-Benz Center of Competence for Battery Systems developed a prototype solid-state battery with cells from Factorial that can be integrated into a car for road testing.
Will Mercedes-Benz EQs have a solid-state battery?
The solid-state battery is expected to deliver up to 25 per cent more electric range compared to a conventional battery of the same weight and size that normally comes with the Mercedes-Benz EQS. Mercedes-Benz expects that testing will demonstrate the EQS with solid-state battery can achieve over 621 miles of range – or around 1,000 kilometres.