The Latest Breaking News from Factorial

'Can't Be Done By One Company': Factorial Is Rallying A Team To Build Solid-State Batteries

Instead of going solo, Factorial is bringing specialized battery companies together for solid-state tech.

InsideEVs · Sep 18

This American Battery Could Break China’s Grip On The EV Supply Chain

The next big EV breakthrough may have nothing to do with solid-state batteries.

InsideEVs · Aug 28

Factorial Taps Hyundai Supplier To Solve Solid-State Batteries’ Biggest Problem

Can you really mass-produce solid state batteries on existing battery lines? Factorial and SK On plan to find out.

InsideEVs · Jul 29

A Solid-State Motorcycle Is Coming. These Current And Future EVs Have Solid-State Batteries

'Holy grail' solid-state batteries may hit the road by the end of the decade. These EVs could be among the first powered by them. 

InsideEVs · Sep 7, 2025

Solid-State Batteries May Be A 'Weapon' To Beat China, SK On Says

Korean battery giant SK On’s U.S. operations are far bigger than you think. Now, it’s going all in on battery R&D.

InsideEVs · Aug 6, 2025

Mercedes’ Solid-State EV Batteries Are Coming By The Decade's End

The German automaker’s solid-state batteries promise up to 25% more range compared to regular lithium-ion packs.

InsideEVs · Jul 24, 2025

Stellantis Validates Game-Changing Solid-State Battery After 'Production Hell'

Massachusetts-based battery startup Factorial is having a moment. After putting a Mercedes-Benz EQS with its solid-state tech on the road for testing, it’s now teamed up with Stellantis to announce a major milestone: successful validation of automotive-grade semi-solid-state battery cells.

InsideEVs · Apr 24, 2025

Mercedes' Solid-State Battery Prototype Comes Out Of The Lab, Onto The Road

Solid-state batteries have been a long time coming. For years, it felt like they were stuck in the experiment phase, but that’s finally starting to change with more real-world applications. 

InsideEVs · Feb 24, 2025

Solid-State Batteries Are In ‘Trailblazer’ Mode. What's Holding Them Up?

The development of solid-state batteries is nearing the finish line. Now, battery makers are racing to figure out the next steps.

InsideEVs · Feb 13, 2025

Stellantis Promises Half-Price Lithium-Sulfur EV Batteries ‘By 2030’

Solid-state batteries are not the only technology that promises increased range, lower manufacturing costs and lower weight. It’s also not the only technology that’s “just around the corner” for tomorrow’s electric vehicles.

InsideEVs · Dec 9, 2024