first time in over 20 years. From December 31, solidarity contracts for 1,900 workers will not be renewed, allowing them to return to work and bringing the plant back to full operation. New hiring will start in February 2026, with 434 young workers joining production of the Fiat 500 Hybrid and Fiat 500e. Of these, 410 roles will be at the Mirafiori plant mainly on the 500 Hybrid line, while the remaining positions will be spread across the Verron...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/22

cent LA Auto Show.  Officially deemed “an all-electric quadricycle” rather than a car, according to Stellantis, the Topolino  has a top speed of roughly 28 miles per hour and driving range of up to 75 km (less than 50 miles) on a single charge.  The Topolino, which will slot beneath the Fiat 500e, is produced in Morocco, and is also sold in Europe as the Citroen Ami and Opel Rocks. The small electric vehicle has a front-mounted motor that ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

Indian Government disburses INR 16.3 billion subsidy under PM E-DRIVE Scheme On December 2, the Ministry of Heavy Industries announced that it has disbursed INR 16.3 billion in subsidies under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme till November 23, 2025. 1,500 e-buses have been allocated to Mumbai, and 2,800 e-buses have been allocated to Delhi. Other than Mumbai, 1,000 e-buses have been allocated to Pune, in Maharashtra. An allocation of INR 5 billion has been ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

Stellantis’ Free2move partners with Ample to launch fast battery-swapping EVs in Madrid On June 12, Stellantis’ Free2move collaborated with Ample to bring battery-swapping technology to Madrid’s car-sharing market. The partnership aims to make EV use easier and promote sustainable city travel. Free2move will launch a fleet of Fiat 500e cars fitted with Ample’s swappable battery packs. These batteries can be fully exchanged in under 5 minu...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

Stellantis Mirafiori plant restarts with Fiat 500e and Maserati production On May 7, multiple sources reported that the production has resumed at the Mirafiori plant on May 5, following a long pause caused partly by upgrades to prepare for the upcoming FIAT 500 hybrid, which is set to launch in a few months. For now, operations are limited to a single shift due to low demand for the electric 500, but there are no planned production stoppages in M...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

ded with the addition of the ES350h (247.4 PS), which offers enhanced power performance, along with the availability of an AWD model. The BEV lineup offers two models: the ES 350e, a front-wheel-drive variant with an estimated range of approximately 685 km and maximum output of 224.3 PS, and the ES 500e, an all-wheel-drive version with a range of approximately 610 km and 342.6 PS. Toyota press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

% to 21,731 units     •    The Dodge Charger Daytona EV sold 1,947 units as it ramped up in dealerships in Q1    •    Dodge Hornet R/T hybrid sales accounted for 56% of total Dodge Hornet sales  FIAT brand sales increased 239.0% to 522 units in Q1    •    The all-electric FIAT 500e provided strong momentum Alfa Romero brand sales fell 14.6% to 1,952 units in Q1    •    Alfa Romeo Tonale sales rose 12% in Q1 2025 compar...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/03

Jean Philippe Imparato announced that Fiat 500 hybrid production will begin in Mirafiori in November 2025. The new model will help increase production at the factory to 130,000 units. Fiat 500 hybrid is set to increase the factory production, which struggled in 2024 due to lower demand for the Fiat 500e and Maserati models. The hybrid will be similar to the Fiat 500e in design and will cost under EUR 20,000. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/31

three models have the same body size as before. The FWD model (RZ350e) is equipped with a motor with a maximum output of 167 kW and maximum torque of 268.6 Nm, accelerates from 0-100km/h in 7.5 seconds, and has a cruising range of 575 km (for Europe, WLTP mode). The AWD models (RZ550e F SPORT and RZ500e) are equipped with two motors with maximum output of 167 kW and maximum torque of 268.6 Nm at the front and rear, respectively, for maximum syste...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

r front-wheel-drive variants, or the smooth and efficient 10-speed automatic for the rear-wheel-drive variants, producing up to 165 PS of power. The Transit Cargo Van offers five configurations to choose from including 350M (Medium Roof), 350M (High Roof), 350L (Medium Roof), 350L (High Roof), and 500E (High Roof “Jumbo”). While the Transit Bus offers seating for up to 18 occupants and comes in two configurations including 410L (Medium Roof)...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31

ctric Vehicles (PHEVs): FCA US led the U.S. PHEV market in 2024 with a 41% share. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe was the top-selling plug-in hybrid, followed by the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe (3rd) and the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid (4th). BEVs: The company now has four BEVs in the U.S. marketplace with the Fiat 500e, Dodge Charger Daytona, Jeep Wagoneer S and Ram ProMaster EV. The all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona has begun arriving in U.S. dealerships, whil...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/07

Stellantis announces participation at Brussels Motor Show 2025 On December 18, Stellantis announced an impressive showcase of 53 vehicles at HALL 5 of Brussels Expo, highlighting its diverse portfolio of electrified, hybrid, and innovative models. Abarth will present the all-electric 600e Scorpionissima Limited Edition and the 500e, both delivering sporty performance with zero emissions. Alfa Romeo will unveil the INTENSA special series, the Juni...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/19

Stellantis halts production at Mirafiori body shop due to low demand for Fiat 500e On November 27, multiple sources reported that Stellantis would halt production in the body shop of its Mirafiori plant for the entire month of December 2024 due to low demand for the electric Fiat 500. Production will be suspended from December 2 to 17, 2024, followed by a holiday closure from December 18, 2024, to January 5, 2025, as part of a pre-arranged agreem...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/28

ellantis described the European electric car market is reflecting a global slowdown in EV sales. This decline is partly due to varying green incentive policies across countries, prompting automakers to adjust their EV strategies. Despite the production halt, Stellantis remains committed to the Fiat 500e's future, announcing a EUR 100 million investment to develop a high-performance battery version. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/04

y-duty (2500/3500) commercial fleet channel’s Q3 total sales increased 26% year over year.•    ProMaster van total U.S. sales increased 29% Q3 2024 over Q2 2024 Fiat brand sales of 316 units were up 117.9% from Q3 last year  •    Fiat recently launched the all-new, all-electric 2024 Fiat 500e. Dodge sold 26,559 units in Q3, a -42.5% decrease from the same period last year. •    Dodge Hornet R/T placed No. 5 among top-selling plug-i...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/03

will be announced in Los Angeles on November 21, with final winners will be announced at the Detroit Auto Show on January 10, 2025. 2025 North American Car of the Year Candidates (* indicates EV) •    BMW 3 Series•    BMW M5•    Cadillac Celestiq*•    Dodge Charger EV*•    Fiat 500e*•    Honda Civic Hybrid•    Kia K4•    Mercedes-AMG E Class•    Porsche Panamera•    Toyota Camry 2025 North American Truck o...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/17

Stellantis suspends Fiat 500e production for four weeks amid declining EV demand On September 12, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has announced a four-week suspension of Fiat 500e production due to low demand. The decline in electric vehicle (EV) sales, influenced by varying green incentive policies, has prompted automakers to reassess their plans. Production at the Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy will pause starting from September 13, ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/13

tellantis Mirafiori plant will face production stoppages expected to last from mid-September to mid-October 2024. While operations may resume on October 14, 2024, the plant is likely to see only sporadic production until the end of the year, with uncertainty extending into 2025. Demand for the Fiat 500e is very low, and the launch of the new Fiat 500 hybrid is highly anticipated next year. Production has dropped in 2024 to just 18,500 cars built ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/09

Citroën, India and Refex eVeelz partners for 500 e-C3 SUV EVs On July 17, Citroën signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Refex Green Mobility Limited (RGML), a subsidiary of the Refex Group for the procurement of 500 Citroën ë-C3 electric vehicles (EVs). Refex Group’s Green Mobility vertical, which runs as Refex eVeelz has been an early adopter of Citroën’s EV. The collaboration between Citroën and RGML was incorporated in Marc...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/17

Stellantis launches Free2move Charge website, app in U.S. to reserve, charge EVs On July 15, Stellantis announced the launch of its Free2move Charge website and Free2move Charge app as the company begins to launch its all-new, all-electric 2024 Fiat 500e, 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025 Jeep Recon and 2025 Ram 1500 REV in the U.S. market Customers currently can reserve the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and order the 2024 Fiat 500e. ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/16