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

The platforms embody the STLA Small, STLA Medium, STLA Massive, and STLA Body, and are designed with commonality of components in thoughts, particularly in the case of the drive unit which mixes an electrical motor with a transmission and inverter.

The primary of the platforms to enter manufacturing would be the STLA Medium, Stellantis mentioned on Wednesday. The platform is designed for compact and mid-size autos and is believed to debut across the finish of the 12 months in a redesigned Peugeot 3008 compact crossover.

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

Stellantis STLA Medium platform

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

Autos based mostly on the STLA Medium platform will probably be accessible 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 will probably be used for mini and subcompact autos. The STLA Massive is designed for premium mid-size and huge autos, and will probably 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 utility would be the Ram 1500 REV due in 2024 with a focused vary of as much as 500 miles.

Stellantis mentioned it designed the platforms to be future-proofed, which means they are going to be capable to accommodate future battery chemistries, together with nickel- and cobalt-free and even solid-state options. The platforms’ electrical structure, referred to as STLA Mind, additionally permits software program updates to simply be applied.

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