Stellantis two years in the past introduced plans for 4 extremely modular platforms to underpin electrical autos throughout the automaker’s manufacturers.

The platforms embrace the STLA Small, STLA Medium, STLA Massive, and STLA Body, and they’re designed with commonality of components in thoughts, particularly in terms of the drive unit that mixes an electrical motor with a transmission and inverter.

The primary of the platforms to enter manufacturing would be the STLA Medium, Stellantis stated on Wednesday. The platform is designed for compact and mid-size autos and is anticipated to debut across the finish of the yr in a redesigned Peugeot 3008 compact crossover.

The STLA Medium platform will initially characteristic two battery choices, and the larger of those (Efficiency pack) may have a usable capability of 98 kwh, or sufficient for a variety of about 370 miles as measured by the EPA. The smaller battery (Normal pack) may have a variety of about 265 miles.

Stellantis STLA Medium platform

The batteries will characteristic 400-volt expertise, which can allow them to cost comparatively rapidly. Utilizing a DC quick charger, Stellantis estimates a cost from 20-80% will take round 27 minutes. Sooner-charging 800-volt batteries are additionally destined for a few of Stellantis’ EV platforms.

Autos based mostly on the STLA Medium platform shall be out there with front- or all-wheel drive, the latter generated by having an electrical motor at every axle. Energy outputs will vary from 214-382 hp.

Within the case of Stellantis’ further platforms, the STLA Small shall be used for mini and subcompact autos. The STLA Massive is designed for premium mid-size and enormous autos, and shall be featured in Dodge’s EV due in 2024 and based mostly on the Charger Daytona SRT idea.

2025 Ram 1500 REV

The STLA Body platform is designed for body-on-frame autos, together with pickup vehicles, SUVs, and vans. The primary software would be the Ram 1500 REV due in 2024 with a focused vary of as much as 500 miles.

Stellantis stated it designed the platforms to be future-proofed, that means they’ll be capable of accommodate future battery chemistries, together with nickel- and cobalt-free and even solid-state options. The platforms’ electrical structure, often known as STLA Mind, additionally permits software program updates to be simply carried out.

Stellantis is late to the EV recreation, however the automaker plans to catch up quick. It presently targets an EV gross sales combine of fifty% within the U.S. by 2030 and 100% in Europe by the identical date.