Stellantis battery electric vans reach price parity with diesel in Europe, invests in UK manufacturing
By Eve
Stellantis has announced that its battery electric vans are now available at price parity with diesel equivalents across Europe. The automaker is also investing in its UK manufacturing site to support production. The move marks a significant milestone in commercial vehicle electrification, making zero emission vans financially competitive with traditional diesel models for fleet operators.
Why it matters
Price parity removes a major barrier to fleet electrification, likely accelerating demand for charging infrastructure at depots and commercial sites. The UK manufacturing investment signals sustained production volumes that will require expanded charging networks to support growing numbers of electric commercial vehicles on the road.
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- evinfrastructurenews.com
- Original title
- “Stellantis battery electric vans in Europe available at price parity with diesel models, invests in UK manufacturing site”
- Published
- 11 March 2026 (date approximate)
- Updated
- 16 July 2026
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- Electric Vehicles
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- Stellantis
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