Stellantis will launch eight electric models by the end of 2026 based on its new STLA Large platform.
The STLA Large architecture will equip car, crossover and SUV models.
The platform will initially be used in the North American market on Dodge and Jeep models, with Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Maserati and other brands to follow.
"Full-size vehicles based on STLA Large are the core of customer demand in prime global markets," Stellantis said.
The platform will be installed in several plants in Europe and North America and will be available in a 400-volt and a 800-volt BEV architecture, targeting a range of 800 km (500 miles), Stellantis said in a statement on Friday.
It will also be available in additional multi-energy variants, including hybrid and internal combustion.
Stellantis, which was formed three years ago when Fiat-Chrysler merged with Peugeot-maker PSA, intends to set up four BEV-native platforms under its long term business plan. It unveiled its STLA Medium platform last year, with the Small and the Frame ones to follow.
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As part of its electrification plans, Stellantis is investing more than 50 billion euros ($54 billion) over the next decade to reach 100 percent electric passenger car sales in Europe and 50 percent car and light truck electric mix in the U.S. by 2030.
The automaket plans to secure about 400 GWh of battery capacity, including from six battery manufacturing plants in North America and Europe.
