Stellantis’ Hybrid Push Triggers Production Delays in Europe

Stellantis’ Hybrid Push Triggers Production Delays in Europe​

Struggles with Parts Supply and Changing EU Rules Slow Down Production​

Stellantis’ shift away from an all-electric strategy in favor of hybrids is causing major production delays across its European factories. The automaker, which has been adjusting its game plan due to slowing electric vehicle (EV) demand, is struggling to source enough hybrid motors and proper tires, leading to an estimated shortfall of 20,000 vehicles this month alone, according to a report from Bloomberg.

Stellantis' Hybrid Push Triggers Production Delays in Europe

Stellantis hybrid switch is causing production delays in Europe. Discover the impact on vehicle supply and component sourcing issues.

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The strategy of one common engine-transmission combo or an electric drive with different top hats is coming back to bite Stellantis hard. All the eCMP vehicles are the same car underneath. Now the "Smart" platform products are getting the same hardware, just dumb. This is a repeat of the 1990's GM philosophy of " same candy, different wrapper". Carlos's cost cutting crippled GSE development and production and favored the PSA side of the house. They put all their chips on the same number and are spinning the wheel. The historical vendors and suppliers providing transmissions and other drive train components are being kicked to the curb as Stellantis doubles down on their Punch in-house products. The PHEV system is new and needs to be proven. Look what Toyota is going through with the all new transmission in the Taco.

That's Europe. What about North America? The return of the Hemi V8 will probably save the CDJR brand's bacon. It might bring in more buyers, but it will help greatly in the strategy of redundancy. The EV models are a flop because they arrived half-baked and pricey. The Hurricane six is a typical first year Chrysler Corporate engine. Who knows about the future hybrids. The legacy Chrysler Corp brands need the Pentaster and Hemi because many buyers choose the familiar. Look, I'm in favor of the new stuff, I drive a hybrid. I think Stellantis isn't pursuing REEV hard enough for the smaller vehicles, but they are also correct with the larger frame based products. The lessons of Europe is obvious, an auto company needs redundancy.