Overview
- A Stellantis–Dongfeng memorandum of understanding disclosed Wednesday sets up a Europe joint venture for Voyah EVs and could add assembly at Stellantis’s underused Rennes plant, pending final agreements and approvals.
- Following Tuesday’s E‑Car launch, Stellantis plans 2028 production of small, low‑cost electric models at Pomigliano in Italy using battery technology developed with selected partners.
- Reports put the E‑Car starting price near €15,000, though the company has not confirmed pricing.
- The plan targets the EU’s new M1E class for sub‑4.2‑meter EVs, which offers super‑credits toward CO2 goals and steadier rules to make compact city cars viable.
- Stellantis is reshaping plants to fit the strategy, with Poissy slated to end car output around 2028 and Leapmotor set to use Spanish capacity under an expanded partnership.