Stellantis Unveils STLA Frame, a Multi-Energy Platform for Pickup Trucks & SUVs

Stellantis N.V. has unveiled the STLA Frame platform, a multi-energy platform engineered for full-size body-on-frame pickup trucks and SUVs. The platform features 400-volt and 800-volt EV architectures. and offers DC fast charging up to 350 kW, adding 100 miles in just 10 minutes.

It offers a maximum towing capacity of 14,000 pounds (6,350 kg) and a payload rating of 2,700 pounds (1,224 kg). 

Intended to underpin Stellantis full-size pickup trucks, light commercial vehicles and SUVs, STLA Frame vehicles will initially be offered with a propulsion lineup including a full BEV system and a range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) configuration.

It can also accommodate internal combustion, hybrid and hydrogen propulsion systems in the future.

The STLA Frame platform is one of four global BEV platforms 

The REEV system, which combines a battery, front and rear electric drive modules (EDMs), on-board generator and internal combustion engine, allows drivers to haul or tow heavy loads over extended distance without sacrificing range. 

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, says: “Like STLA Medium and STLA Large, STLA Frame combines an unprecedented range with new levels of capability and performance to offer best-in-class range, payload and towing for our customers who need reliable and powerful trucks and SUVs, to haul their families or power their businesses. With full EV and extended-range EV tech coming soon, we’re bringing ‘no compromise’ solutions to buyers who may be hesitant on trying their first electric vehicle. We’re proud of this engineering marvel and look forward to seeing it come to life in our upcoming product blitz on Jeep and Ram.”

Stellantis is investing more than €50 billion in electrification through 2030 to reach its targets of 100% passenger car BEV sales mix in Europe and 50% passenger car and light-duty truck BEV sales mix in the US by 2030.