Stellantis Aims for 29 New EVs by 2030 with $70B Investment

Stellantis, the multinational vehicle manufacturer behind brands like Jeep, Ram, and Fiat, has announced an ambitious plan to release 29 electric vehicle models by 2030. The company will invest $70 billion over five years to develop these EVs, aiming to compete with dominant players like BYD and Tesla. This strategy, dubbed 'FaSTLAne 2030', includes 60 new vehicles and 50 refreshes, spanning battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and internal combustion engine cars with mild hybrid features. Stellantis will focus 70% of its investments on core brands Fiat, Ram, Jeep, and Peugeot, while also boosting its Pro One commercial vehicle wing.

The move comes as many automakers have scaled back their EV ambitions due to high costs and slowing demand. However, Stellantis is betting on a diversified approach, offering a mix of powertrains to cater to varying customer needs. CEO Antonio Filosa stated that FaSTLAne 2030 is designed to create a profitable, long-term strategy that serves customers as the industry transitions to sustainable mobility. By spreading risk across gas-powered cars and multiple EV types, Stellantis aims to weather market fluctuations and emerge as a dominant player.

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