Stellantis to Expand Hybrid Line-up in Europe; 6 new Launches Planned Through 2026

Stellantis has announced plans to expand its line of hybrid model in Europe in reaction to rising customer demand. It will offer 30 hybrid models this year and plans to introduce six more through 2026.

The company achieved a 41% sales increase in hybrid models year-to-date 2024 versus year-to-date 2023, and expects an increase in customer take rate with the upcoming new launches. 

Hybrid variants ensure a reduction of CO2 emissions at a more affordable price point than fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Most Stellantis-brand hybrid vehicles in Europe are now equipped with the eDCT tech and its integrated 21-kW electric motor.

The eDCT-based hybrid powertrain system is engineered for optimal fuel efficiency, achieving up to 20% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to a combustion engine with an automatic transmission.

Thanks to its modularity, the innovative eDCT concept can also support plug-in electric vehicles due to a 93% commonality of components, changing only the electric drive module and inverter.

Stellantis is currently producing hybrid vehicles in more than 70% of its plants in Europe. 

Uwe Hochgeschurtz, Stellantis Chief Operating Officer, Enlarged Europe, says: “In an era where sustainability meets innovation, Stellantis remains at the forefront with our ultimate commitment to advancing hybrid technology for our European customers. This technology not only enhances the efficiency and performance of traditional combustion engines, it also propels us toward a future of lower emissions, extended vehicle range and overall affordability for our customers.”

“We have a very competitive hybrid solution that we are now ramping up with our new eDCT technology and we are rolling it out across a wide range of models, making it accessible to many customers,” adds Sébastien Jacquet, Stellantis Deputy Chief Engineering Officer. “Hybrids are easy to use and don’t require any change in driving habits compared to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. Our advanced eDCT technology allows the internal combustion engine to remain off, particularly during low-speed driving, resulting in reduced CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. This is not just innovation; it’s innovation within reach of everyone.”

Stellantis is investing more than €50 billion worldwide in electrification over the decade to deliver targets of reaching a 100% passenger car battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales mix in Europe and 50% passenger car and light-duty truck BEV sales mix in the United States by 2030.