Stellantis delays EV launches after battery supply setbacks – report

Group 1 - Stellantis has postponed several electric vehicle (EV) programs by up to eight months due to production issues at its battery partner, Automotive Cells Company (ACC) [1][2] - Current battery output from ACC is only sufficient for about 1,000 vehicles per month, significantly below initial targets [2] - Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa has halted several electric projects, including the RAM 1500, and is scaling back plug-in hybrid offerings from Jeep and Chrysler in North America [3] Group 2 - The production setbacks at ACC reflect broader challenges in Europe's battery manufacturing sector, including stalled projects like Northvolt AB [4] - Stellantis is also working to recover market share lost under former CEO Carlos Tavares, addressing customer concerns over price increases and product quality [4] - The company has announced plans to cut vehicle prices in France for brands like Fiat, Opel, and Peugeot to regain market share [5]