Fiat boss backs Multiplay electric MPV concept for production within two to three years
By Eve
New Fiat chief Arnaud Belloni has described the Multiplay concept, a radical MPV and pick up hybrid shown at the Paris motor show, as 'absolutely meaningful' and confirmed a family car based on it could reach production in two to three years 'if we are fast.' The model would compete with electric people carriers such as the Kia PV5 and Volkswagen ID Buzz, drawing on the legacy of the 1998 Multipla.
Why it matters
A new electric family vehicle from Fiat would expand the European EV market segment that charging networks serve, potentially driving demand for high power charging at family oriented destinations and along holiday corridors across Italy and wider Europe.
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- Original title
- “Multipla’s back? Fiat boss tips Multiplay concept for production”
- Published
- 21 October 2026
- Updated
- 22 October 2026
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