Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares showed the new vehicle on the sidelines of the Franco-Italian Group’s strategic plan
On the sidelines of the assembly on the strategic plan of the Stellantis Group, CEO Carlos Tavares confirmed the arrival of the first electric Jeep, the features of which were briefly revealed in a video. It will arrive in 2023 with the dimensions of a compact SUV conferred by what will probably be its development base: the e-Cmp of its cousin Peugeot 208. The same base that in the coming years will be used for the compact models of the Fiat brands, Alfa Romeo (Brenner?) And Lancia. “Someone says we have too many brands, I say we have a brand suitable for all types of customers, and I’m proud of it.” Tavares said during the conference. However, he did not reveal technical details on the electric motor, nor on the name of the new zero-emission model of Jeep, which could even replace the Renegade. Given its identity card and the similarity of the new model, in style and size, it would not be a hypothesis to be completely ruled out.
DODGE RAM EV FOR THE UNITED STATES
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On the product side, Stellantis plans for the important US market include a new two battery-powered vehicles for as many brands starting from 2024. The 100% electric version of the Ram 1.500 pick-up is expected to arrive at Dodge, while it should be presented the series version of the Chrysler Airflow Concept electric SUV just presented at Ces in Las Vegas. It represents the future direction of the US brand on the design, on the advanced technologies that will characterize the portfolio of electric models in the price list by 2028. As for the Ram 1500 EV, it will enter the strategic segment of electric pick-ups challenging Ford F-150 Lightning and Gmc Hummer EV, both already close to landing on the market. For Tavares, delay is not a problem: “We have the opportunity to adapt our product according to trends, increasing its competitiveness and attractiveness. The real winner of this competition is the final customer”