Overview
- Stellantis, which announced the plan Tuesday, targets a 2028 start of production for small, low‑cost city EVs to revive a shrinking entry‑level segment.
- The company assigned production to Pomigliano d’Arco near Naples, a factory with room for high volumes and a long history with affordable models like the Fiat Panda.
- The cars are being engineered to meet the EU’s new M1E “e‑car” rules, which grant extra CO2 compliance credits for sub‑4.2‑metre EVs made in Europe.
- Stellantis says it will use battery‑electric technology from selected partners to lower costs and speed the launch.
- Multiple brands are planned, with reports pointing to an electric Fiat Panda and a basic Citroën model, though Stellantis has not confirmed nameplates.