Stellantis Announces Small Affordable Electric Car Project for 2028 Production in Italy
Stellantis plans to produce a small, affordable all-electric car starting in 2028 at its Pomigliano d'Arco plant in Italy, aiming to revive the affordable European car segment.
2028
Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy
What Happened
Stellantis has announced the E-Car project, a small, innovative, and affordable fully electric vehicle developed for the European market. Production is scheduled to start in 2028 at the Pomigliano d'Arco plant in Italy, a facility with a history of producing iconic affordable cars like the Fiat Panda. The 'E' stands for European, Emotion, Electric, and Environmental friendliness, and the car will feature cutting-edge design and world-class BEV technologies developed with partners.
“The E-Car is a concept that finds its natural match in the small car success that runs deep in our European Stellantis DNA. Our customers are calling for a revival of small, stylish vehicles, proudly produced in Europe, which are also affordable and environmentally friendly. Stellantis is answering their call with exciting new models for multiple brands.”
Why this matters
The project addresses the contraction of the small affordable car segment in Europe, supports local manufacturing jobs, and promotes wider EV adoption for urban mobility, as recognized by the European Commission.
Terms in This Story
- BEV
- Battery Electric Vehicle, a type of electric vehicle that uses a battery pack to store energy for propulsion.
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