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Stellantis to Adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard

Stellantis has announced its plans to integrate the SAE J3400 charging connector into its battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in North America, beginning with select models in 2025, meaning it is joining the Tesla North American Charging Standard.  As the automotive industry continues to develop Tesla’s J3400/1 requirements this year, Stellantis has committed to providing adapters for […]

Stellantis, LG Resume Construction of EV Battery Plant in Canada

Stellantis and LG Energy Solution announced on Wednesday that they have reached a binding financing agreement with the governments of Canada and Ontario, allowing them to resume construction of their electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ontario. The plant, known as NextStar Energy, had halted construction earlier this year as the companies sought additional government […]

Stellantis Unveils EV Platform with up to 435 Miles of Range

Stellantis has unveiled its latest innovation, the STLA Medium, a global Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) platform designed to revolutionize the heart of the global vehicle market, it said on Wednesday. The platform boasts state-of-the-art features including a best-in-class range of 700 kilometers (435 miles), energy efficiency, embedded power, and charging power. The STLA Medium platform […]

Stellantis Free2Move EV Charging Network Coming, Won’t Comment on Tesla

Stellantis has announced the launch of its groundbreaking service, Free2move Charge. This initiative aims to provide an all-encompassing solution for electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management needs. Led by the newly formed Stellantis Charging & Energy Business Unit, Free2move Charge is designed to accommodate EV customers’ requirements, whether they are at home, at work, […]

Stellantis Evaluating Tesla’s Charging Standard

Stellantis, the multinational automotive manufacturing corporation, announced on Tuesday that it is still considering Tesla’s charging standard. This statement follows the recent announcements made by Ford Motor Co and General Motors indicating they will adopt the standard. Stellantis in a statement to Reuters said, “We continue to evaluate the NACS standard and look forward to […]

Stellantis Halts EV Battery Plant Construction Amid Dispute with Canada

Stellantis has abruptly ceased construction on certain segments of its planned electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The automotive manufacturer announced on Monday that the halt comes in response to a conflict with the Canadian federal government over financial assistance. The automotive giant accuses Ottawa of failing to deliver on a previously […]

Ram 1500 Revolution Electric Truck Concept Unveiled [VIDEOS]

Stellantis on Thursday unveiled the Ram 1500 Revolution battery electric vehicle concept at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to the automaker, this concept features R.A.M. badging at the front and animated LED ‘tuning fork’ headlight design. The interior has what Stellantis is saying as an industry-first: third-row jump seats. There’s also a pass-through […]

Dodge Challenger EV Unveiling Coming at ‘Speed Week’ in August

Dodge plans to share details about its electrified future during the Dodge Speed Week event in August, revealing at least three separate muscle cars at the event. The Speed Week event will take place on Detroit’s famed Woodward Avenue from August 12 and 20, will supposedly hold enough news to fill an entire calendar year, […]

New Stellantis EV Platform Coming to Re-Tooled Windsor Plant in Canada

Following news that Stellantis plans to spend $2.79 billion on retooling Canadian plants to produce zero-emission vehicles, the company has officially dedicated its Windsor plant in Ontario, Canada to work on an upcoming platform for the tech. Stellantis will use its Windsor, Ontario plant to produce electric vehicles (EVs) using the automaker’s new STLA Large […]

Stellantis Secures California Lithium for EV Production in North America

Lithium’s increasing demand has electric vehicle (EV) automakers rapidly searching for ongoing supply deals, with Stellantis also recently announcing a decade-long deal. Stellantis inked an ongoing deal with Controlled Thermal Resources Ltd. (CTR) to supply Jeep and Peugeot with lithium hydroxide over a 10-year period, according to Automotive News. The news came in an announcement […]

Stellantis, Samsung SDI to Build $2.5 Billion EV Battery Factory in Indiana

Stellantis and Samsung SDI on Tuesday announced plans to build a $2.5 billion USD electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in Kokomo, Indiana. The factory is expected to be up and running by 2025. It will be located near Stellantis’ existing engine, casting, and transmission plants in the region, where it is investing another $229 million […]

Stellantis and LG Energy to Build EV Battery Plant in Canada: Report

A new battery plant from Stellantis and LG Energy Solution will be built in Ontario, Canada, reports Automotive News. An unnamed source says an official announcement will likely take place next week on Wednesday, March 23. The new electric vehicle battery plant for Ontario was due to the Canadian government’s clean energy incentives for businesses. […]