This is turning out to be a very tough decade for the once iconic American brand. Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 3, 2025 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV A 2-Door, 308-miles range, 400V based EV with a starting price of $55,090 incl D&H is a bit steep imho. Stellantis announced the successful validation of Factorial’s automotive-sized Factorial solid-state battery cells. The Li-metal solid-state battery offers higher energy density, faster charging, and more cycles with minimal degradation. The validated 77Ah cells with an energy density of 375Wh/kg is being tested for near future automotive application within the Stellantis family of vehicles. The cells can charge from 15 to over 90% charge in 18 minutes at room temp, can discharge at up to 4C rates, and perform in temps ranging from -22°F to 113°F with minimal losses. Stellantis plans to integrate Factorial's solid-state batteries into a demonstration fleet by 2026. All I can add to this is this: CATL May Power the Vast Majority of Future EVs With a Game Changing Na-Ion Battery Design -- Na is abundant, inexpensive, safe, and as a Na-Ion battery can be charge incredibly fast with no short- or long-term ill-effects. Stellantis Q1 2025 US Sales Overview Stellantis reported Q1 2025 US sales of 293,225 vehicles, down 11.8% below the 332,540 sold in Q1 of 2024. Stellantis Q1 2025 US Sales Highlights Jeep Compass: 31,730 sold, up 14.8% over the 27,647 sold in Q1 of 2024 RAM ProMaster Van: 14,519 sold, up 148.1% over the 5,853 sold in Q1 of 2024 All-electric Dodge Charger Daytona found 1,947 new driveways and accounted for 65% of total Charger sales in Q1 2025. US Q1 2025 Automotive Sales Overview A recap of the overall sales results can be found here: US Q1 2025 Automobile Sales: 3.91 million Vehicles Sold, up 5.7%
Hi All: The 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona just won a Ward’s 10 Best Interior and UX award. From its driver-centric cockpit, “pistol grip” shifter, performance flat-top/flat-bottom-designed steering wheel, digital instrument cluster, PowerShot button, high-back fixed headrest seats and Attitude Adjustment lighting that sets the tone with 64 color options, the new Dodge Charger’s interior is designed for everyday comfortable use. The all-new Dodge Charger’s standard 12.3” central touchscreen is powered by the award-winning Uconnect 5 infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Electric vehicle screens share power flow information, battery regen status and charge states. Performance Pages, EV pages and Drive Modes give drivers easy access to everything they could possibly want. If only they would have incorporated a 120-kWh pack, 1,200 hp drive, and an 800V architecture… Function follows form, and the all-new Dodge Charger’s interior offers the utility of best-in-class cargo and rear cargo capacity in its powered “hidden hatch” design, with rear seats that fold flat. Max rear cargo area is a smallish 38.5 cu ft and the “frunk” adds an additional 1.5 ft cu ft of storage. Wayne
The sad fact is that most EV buyers wouldn't even look at Stellantis, and the loyal MOPAR boys "don't want no lectric cars".
