That $13 billion investment in the United States revealed by Stellantis in October was merely the start. The automotive powerhouse is on the offensive and now it’s taking action.
On Thursday, Stellantis unveiled a fresh five-year strategic recovery plan named FaSTLAne 2030 with an expenditure exceeding $69 billion. The outcome will be a revamp of the company’s extensive global product lineup featuring over 60 new models and 50 updates across all brands.
This initiative includes what is said to be 29 electric vehicles, 15 plug-in hybrid or range-extended EVs, 24 hybrids, and 39 gasoline-powered models. No specifics regarding which brands will receive how many of these were available at the time of this writing.
In the U.S. specifically, Stellantis intends to grow its market coverage by 50% with 11 new vehicles and a 35% increase in volume. The product range is set to gain seven new offerings priced below $40,000 and two under $30,000. The U.S. sector will receive an investment of $41 billion, representing 60% of the total global investment over five years.
Stellantis confirmed that it now operates four global brands including Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat. The automaker indicated that Chrysler, Dodge, Citroen, Opel, and Alfa Romeo have transitioned to regional brands.
Maserati’s wavering future was affirmed as a “pure luxury brand” and the addition of two new midsize vehicles will enhance the lineup. A strategic outline for the brand’s future is anticipated in December.
Development cycles for products are projected to be shortened from the current 40-month period to just 24 months.
In the coming five years, Stellantis plans to invest over $27 billion, or 40% of its total R&D and capital expenditures during this timeframe, into global platforms, powertrains, and technology.
On a global scale, the company will transition to a new modular multi-energy platform named STLA One.
Stellantis will aim to boost capacity utilization across regions due to the soon-to-launch product offensive. Although production capacity in Europe is expected to decline by 80,000 units, factory utilization is projected to rise from 60% to 80% by 2030. Production in the United States is expected to grow and achieve a capacity utilization rate of 80% by 2030.
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