Tag: Stellantis
Stellantis targets affordable EV market with new CATL battery plant in Spain
Stellantis and CATL are investing €4.1 billion to build an LFP battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain, starting production by late 2026.The plant will focus on reducing EV costs, supporting Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 strategy...
U.S. Department of Energy commits $7.54bn loan to Stellantis and Samsung SDI EV battery factories
The U.S. Department of Energy this week confirmed that it has offered a conditional loan, worth $7.54 billion, to Starplus Energy: the EV battery joint venture between Stellantis and Samsung SDI.The loan is designed...
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns, with replacement arriving in 2025
Stellantis CEO, Carlos Tavares, who has held the position since Stellantis' creation from the merge of PSA Group and FCA back in 2021, is stepping down from the position with immediate effect.Previously, Tavares was...
Vauxhall Grandland Electric: First Impressions
Vauxhall’s electrification drive, within the wider pivot to EVs within the Stellantis group as a whole, is well underway.The Grandland, which is coming onto the market over the coming weeks, is the first Vauxhall...
Vauxhall updates Mokka Electric, dropping price and adding range
Vauxhall has given the Mokka Electric a mid life update, with several visual changes inside and out, alongside technological changes.The most significant changes, however, are the price cuts, with savings of up to £4,640,...
Stellantis trials Factorial solid-state batteries in new EV demonstrators
Stellantis is set to further explore the mainstream application of solid-state batteries in its future EVs, after it announced that a pre-production demonstration fleet of the upcoming Dodge Charger Daytona EV would run on...
Eurig Druce appointed as Stellantis UK Group Managing Director
Stellantis' UK divison has undergone management changes, after Eurig Druce was appointed as Group Managing Director.Bringing with him over two decades of automotive experience, Druce comes most recently from a role as Managing Director...
Stellantis ready to scale back EU ICE production to meet targets – Which manufacturers will follow?
Stellantis is prepared to cut back production of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars in the European region, in order for the manufacturer to meet EU ZEV targets as opposed to paying the non-compliance fines.This...
Citroen unveils new EVs and concepts at Paris Motor Show
Citroen has unveiled a number of EVs, both in concept and production stages, at this week's Paris Motor Show.This includes updated all-electric versions of its C4 and C4 X vehicles, alongside a concept of...
Peugeot E-5008 Review: The most affordable premium seven-seat EV
Peugeot’s all-new E-5008 is an important turning point in Peugeot’s massive drive towards electric vehicles. This is the first time the historically top-selling 5008 model has been available in fully-electric form. It also marks...
Sub-€19k EV coming to Europe, as Leapmotor opens order books
Leapmotor International, the joint venture split 51/49 between Stellantis and Leapmotor, has opened order books for two new Leapmotor-branded EVs, in Europe.This includes the T03, a compact EV starting at €18,900 (£15,735) to rival...
Stellantis EVs to be built in US for first time, following $406m investment
Stellantis has announced an investment of over $406 million, planned to be used at three of its existing Michigan plants, to help allow for the production of both EVs and hybrid vehicles.$235.5 million of...
EVs reaching price parity with ICE, proves Vauxhall Frontera UK launch
In what Vauxhall say is a first in the UK for any car manufacturer, its new Vauxhall Frontera crossover will have the same starting price, whether consumers go for either the fully-electric or petrol...
EVs and sound: How manufacturers are making use of a silent drive
The relatively silent drive that EVs have brought over their ICE counterparts has raised both opportunities and challenges when it comes to noise.While manufacturers have been required by law for their EVs to generate...
FIAT Grande Panda EV to start at under £22k
After unveiling its design last month, FIAT has revealed more details on its upcoming EV, the Grande Panda.The new car, in fully electric form, will target a starting price under £22,000 / €25,000, making...
Sportier Alfa Romeo Junior ‘VELOCE’ joins Alfa’s EV lineup with 284bhp
With Stellantis brand Alfa Romeo’s first electric vehicle, the Junior, currently hitting the market, Alfa Romeo has confirmed the performance details of the hottest specification of this new model: The Junior VELOCE.The performance oriented...
Peugeot offers widest range of EVs in Europe, with launch of the E-3008
Peugeot’s recent launch of the Peugeot E-3008 electric SUV means the brand now offers one of the largest portfolios of EVs of any mainstream manufacturer in Europe.With models such as the E-208 city car,...
The first electric Jeep: Meet the Wagoneer S
Stellantis brand, Jeep, unveiled its first fully electric vehicle on Thursday, the Wagoneer S.Whilst we’re still waiting for a fully-electric take on the popular boxy Wrangler model, this mid-size electric SUV looks to be...
Stellantis and Leapmotor collaborate to produce affordable electric cars for global markets
Stellantis and Leapmotor collaborate for affordable electric cars, aiming at global markets.Initial offerings: Leapmotor T03 city car and C10 SUV, expanding dealership networks in Europe.T03: 403 km range, 41.3 kWh battery; C10: 530 km...
Calling for increased support for electric vans amid record van market growth
Van market sees 16 months of growth, yet -42.4% dip in April battery electric van registrations lowers market share to 4.9%.Nissan and Maxus exceed 10% ZEV target for electric van sales; hurdles remain for...
Stellantis & EDRI spearhead fast charging rollout at UK retail sites
By end of 2024, new fast charging stations at Stellantis Retailers will enhance EV charging across Europe.Chorley Group and other UK Retailers spearhead deployment of rapid DC public chargers.Free2move Charge stations feature up to...
The new Dodge Charger goes electric
Out goes the V8, in comes charging with electrons: Dodge revealed the latest generation of, aptly named, Charger Daytona, earlier this week.With an all new body, this is the first time the Dodge Charger...
Stellantis considers manufacturing Leapmotor EVs in Italy through joint venture
Stellantis eyes 150,000 EVs yearly in Italy with Leapmotor at Mirafiori.Leapmotor International, a joint venture, focuses on exclusive EV production outside China.Stellantis aligns with Dare Forward 2030, leveraging Leapmotor's tech to increase Italian output.Stellantis...
Stellantis boosts electric drive module production in Hungary
Stellantis expands production of electric drive modules in Hungary, aligning with the Dare Forward 2030 plan.€103M investment, with Hungarian government support, signals commitment to transforming facilities for electrified vehicles.Szentgotthard plant's role in EDM production...