Stellantis does not rely solely on Chrysler’s concept to determine the future of EV. As part of the new Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan, the automaker introduced Jeep’s first all-electric SUV. The company did not provide specifications or even a name, but the Jeep EV launched in early 2023 and appears to be relatively compact like the Compass. Autoblog notes that Jeep can use the STLA Small platform, which supports up to 82kWh battery and 300 miles range.
It is still coming in 2024. You will find a more off-road oriented model and SUV “lifestyle” in 2024. The jeep will not be alone either, as Ram will launch an electric ProMaster van in 2023 and 1500 pickups (shown in the middle) of next year.
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Careful implementation leaves Stellantis behind Ford, GM and other established brands that already have a number of electric cars either on the road or coming this year. This doesn’t just include electric badges like Tesla or Rivian. To date, the company is focusing on converted cars such as the Fiat 500e or its 4xe plug-in hybrids.
However, the new machines and the new plan of Stellantis can help with that. Under Dare Forward, the brand hopes to sell five million EVs in 2030. That’s enough to completely replace car sales in Europe and half of all cars and trucks in the United States. There will be over 25 EVs aimed at American buyers. The only question is whether the brand can make up for lost time, especially with competitors such as GM, which is already planning to eliminate sales of internal combustion cars.
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