Overview
- Production at Mirafiori began in mid‑November with a goal of more than 6,000 cars by year‑end and first deliveries scheduled for January 2026.
- At full run the plant targets about 100,000 hybrid 500s annually alongside roughly 20,000 to 25,000 electric 500s.
- Stellantis plans about 400 hires and a second shift from March 2026, with the refurbished Mirafiori office building set to be reoccupied by 2027.
- John Elkann says confidence in an electric future remains unchanged yet urges EU rule adjustments, while Italy’s minister Adolfo Urso calls the launch a signal for policy change ahead of a December 10 milestone for the sector.
- The model shifts assembly from Tychy to Turin, orders opened November 21, and the car offers Hatchback, 3+1, and Cabrio variants with a 1.0‑liter mild‑hybrid engine and entry pricing reported at €16,950.