Stellantis has reaffirmed a declare of 500 miles of vary for its STLA devoted EV platform, set to underpin a number of future vehicles, crossovers, and SUVs from the automaker.
STLA Massive is certainly one of 4 devoted EV platforms introduced by Stellantis in 2021, together with STLA Small, Medium, and Body variations. Stellantis was making the 500-mile vary declare then as properly. The automaker has now clarified that this is applicable to sedans, but it surely hasn’t stated whether or not it is based mostly on predicted EPA vary numbers.
Different particulars now being confirmed embody functionality for 400-volt or 800-volt charging, with quick charging at 4.5 kwh per minute with 800-volt {hardware}. Battery packs will vary between 85 kwh and 118 kwh.
STLA Massive platform
On the time of the 2021 introduction, Stellantis boasted of nickel-based cells packed in modules, whereas later variations from 2026 will use a cell-to-pack technique and additional vitality density enhancements.
Stellantis additionally boasts of the aptitude to deal with “excessive energy,” permitting for 0-62 mph instances within the 2.0-second vary, with over-the-air (OTA) replace functionality for the powertrain. Entrance-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive configurations are all doable, based on Stellantis.
The automaker additionally mentioned dimensions for the primary time, hinting that STLA Massive can be used for quite a lot of fashions. Total size ranges 187.6 to 201.8 inches, with wheelbases of 113.0 to 121.1 inches. Total width for STLA Massive-based autos will vary from 74.7 to 79.9 inches.
STLA Massive platform
Floor clearance spans from a minimal 5.5 inches to a most of 11.3 inches. The utmost floor clearance, together with the flexibility to accommodate autos with tire diameters as much as 32.6 inches, hints at off-road functions.
Stellantis plans to launch eight autos based mostly on the STLA Massive platform between 2024 to 2026, beginning in North America with Dodge and Jeep fashions. Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, and Maserati fashions will observe. That might embody Dodge’s electrical muscle automobile and the lately teased Jeep Wagoneer S. Chrysler’s first EV was initially regarded as a manufacturing model of the Airflow crossover idea, however the model’s boss has additionally hinted at an electrical minivan.
The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger plug-in hybrid pickup truck and its all-electric REV companion, in the meantime, can be constructed on the completely different STLA Body platform. And whereas Stellantis detailed its mid-size STLA Medium platform final summer season, it is nonetheless unclear which U.S.-bound EVs is likely to be constructed on it.
