EV platform for Dodge muscle cars, Jeep SUVs, more

Stellantis has reaffirmed a declare of 500 miles of vary for its STLA devoted EV platform, set to underpin a number of future automobiles, crossovers, and SUVs from the automaker.

STLA Massive is certainly one of 4 devoted EV platforms introduced by Stellantis in 2021, together with STLA Small, Medium, and Body variations. Stellantis was making the 500-mile range claim then as properly. The automaker has now clarified that this is applicable to sedans, however it hasn’t stated whether or not it is based mostly on predicted EPA vary numbers.

Different particulars now being confirmed embrace functionality for 400-volt or 800-volt charging, with quick charging at 4.5 kwh per minute with 800-volt {hardware}. Battery packs will vary between 85 kwh and 118 kwh.

STLA Massive platform

On the time of the 2021 introduction, Stellantis boasted of nickel-based cells packed in modules, whereas later variations from 2026 will use a cell-to-pack technique and additional power density enhancements.

Stellantis additionally boasts of the potential to deal with “excessive energy,” permitting for 0-62 mph occasions within the 2.0-second vary, with over-the-air (OTA) replace functionality for the powertrain. Entrance-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive configurations are all attainable, in response to Stellantis.

The automaker additionally mentioned dimensions for the primary time, hinting that STLA Massive might be used for a wide range of fashions. General size ranges 187.6 to 201.8 inches, with wheelbases of 113.0 to 121.1 inches. General width for STLA Massive-based autos will vary from 74.7 to 79.9 inches.

STLA Massive platform

Floor clearance spans from a minimal 5.5 inches to a most of 11.3 inches. The utmost floor clearance, together with the power to accommodate autos with tire diameters as much as 32.6 inches, hints at off-road functions.

Stellantis plans to launch eight autos based mostly on the STLA Massive platform between 2024 to 2026, beginning in North America with Dodge and Jeep fashions. Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, and Maserati fashions will comply with. That might embrace Dodge’s electric muscle car and the lately teased Jeep Wagoneer S. Chrysler’s first EV was initially regarded as a manufacturing model of the Airflow crossover concept, however the model’s boss has additionally hinted at an electric minivan.

The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger plug-in hybrid pickup truck and its all-electric REV companion, in the meantime, might be constructed on the completely different STLA Body platform. And whereas Stellantis detailed its mid-size STLA Medium platform final summer time, it is nonetheless unclear which U.S.-bound EVs is perhaps constructed on it.