Stellantis has announced a $406 million investment in three Michigan facilities as part of its multi-energy strategy. The Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) will be the company’s first U.S. plant to produce a fully electric vehicle. This facility will manufacture the 2025 Ram 1500 REV, Stellantis’ first battery-electric light-duty pickup, along with the new 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger, a range-extended model. Both electric and internal combustion engine (ICE) versions will be built on the same assembly line.
Additional investments include $97.6 million for the Warren Truck Assembly Plant (WTAP) to prepare for the production of an electrified Jeep Wagoneer, and $73 million for the Dundee Engine Plant (DEP) to support the assembly of battery trays and components for Stellantis’ STLA Frame and STLA Large battery platforms.
CEO Carlos Tavares praised SHAP for its swift transformation, emphasizing the importance of supporting both Jeep and Ram brands while aligning with Stellantis’ multi-energy approach. These investments contribute to the company’s Dare Forward 2030 plan, which aims to provide innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. Stellantis is investing over €50 billion in electrification by 2030, with the goal of achieving 100% battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales in Europe and 50% in the U.S., as well as becoming a carbon net-zero company by 2038.
SHAP will see $235.5 million dedicated to the Ram 1500 REV, featuring the new STLA Frame architecture designed for full-size electric vehicles, capable of achieving up to 500 miles of range. Meanwhile, the Ram 1500 Ramcharger offers 663 horsepower, 14,000 lbs. of towing capacity, and features bi-directional charging for flexibility.
The Warren Truck Assembly Plant will build electrified and ICE models of the Jeep Wagoneer, while the Dundee Engine Plant will focus on battery trays and beams for Stellantis’ future electric vehicle architectures, set to launch in 2024 and 2026, respectively.
With this multi-pronged approach, Stellantis is advancing its electrification strategy while retaining flexibility to adapt to a variety of energy sources and consumer needs.
