From Torque News.

Mercedes is betting big on its future with the EQS Prototype, featuring a groundbreaking quasi-solid-state battery from Factorial Energy. This innovative design promises a massive 620-mile range—far surpassing the current EQS’s 390 miles—while tackling the EV industry’s range anxiety head-on. With China dominating EV technology and pushing record-breaking ranges, Mercedes’ move could be a game-changer, ensuring its survival against fierce competition and potentially making today’s EV batteries obsolete.

This quasi-solid-state battery blends the safety of solid-state tech—reducing fire risks—with the performance perks of traditional EV batteries, thanks to a liquid-gel electrolyte infusion. Mercedes has also engineered dendrite-prevention tech using pneumatic actuators to maintain cell pressure, addressing common solid-state pitfalls like lithium dendrite growth. Lighter, cheaper to produce, and greener to manufacture, this battery could boost range, handling, and affordability, giving Mercedes an edge in a market increasingly ruled by Chinese automakers.

While Toyota and others race to perfect solid-state tech, Mercedes’ prototype signals a bold fight to close the EV gap with China, where cars already boast 500+ mile ranges and raw material dominance. This isn’t just about better cars—it’s about survival. If Western companies like Mercedes don’t innovate fast, China could dominate the EV future, potentially wiping out legacy automakers by 2040. Will Mercedes’ battery pivot keep it thriving for another century? Drop your thoughts below and subscribe for more EV breakthroughs!

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Reference
Torque News Mercedes article by Rob Enderle
https://www.torquenews.com/17995/shipping-solid-state-ev-battery-and-showcasing-why-existing-ev-batteries-will-soon-be