Stellantis has launched the STLA Frame platform, a new battery electric vehicle (BEV) design aimed at large pickup trucks and SUVs.
This platform serves North America and other key markets, offering a range of up to 690 miles (1,100 km) with range-extender electric vehicle (REEV) technology and 500 miles (800 km) in BEV mode.
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The STLA Frame platform is designed to support various propulsion systems, starting with a full BEV setup and a REEV configuration, with potential future adaptations for internal combustion, hybrid, and hydrogen systems.
The REEV configuration combines a battery with front and rear electric drive modules (EDMs), an on-board generator, and an internal combustion engine.
Built from high-strength steel, the STLA Frame ensures durability while minimising weight, the company claims.
Its design features a widened centre section to securely house the battery pack, reinforced frame rails for side impact protection, and a full-length belly pan to reduce aerodynamic drag and maximise driving range without sacrificing performance.
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By GlobalDataThe platform supports liquid-cooled battery packs ranging from 159 to over 200 kilowatt-hours and is designed to accommodate future energy storage technologies for long-term adaptability.
Stellantis has developed front and rear electric drive modules (EDMs) that can deliver up to 250kW each, enabling all-wheel-drive functionality.
The STLA Frame platform supports fast charging for both BEV and REEV configurations. BEV setups allow for 800-volt DC fast charging up to 350kW, providing 100 miles in just 10 minutes.
For REEVs, it supports up to 50 miles at the same time with 400-volt DC fast charging at up to 175kW.
Additionally, the platform includes bi-directional charging capabilities, enabling the vehicle’s battery to charge another EV.
The STLA Frame is a key component of Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan, following the launch of STLA Medium in July 2023 and STLA Large in January 2024.
This lineup enables Stellantis to address diverse global electrification needs with flexible solutions tailored to various adoption scenarios.
Furthermore, Stellantis noted that it plans to invest more than €50bn ($52bn) by 2030 to accelerate electrification, aiming for a 100% BEV sales mix for passenger cars in Europe and 50% BEV sales for passenger cars and light-duty trucks in the US by that year.
