Stellantis’ New Electric Motorcycle Architecture Will Debut In 2026
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, and FIAT Will Have Electric Motorcycles In Their Lineup By 2026...
Over the past several months, Stellantis has faced criticism from enthusiasts regarding the company’s direction toward electrification in the North American marketplace. A majority of the North American market has been leaning away from electric vehicles (EVs), with automakers racing to develop more plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). However, Stellantis has taken a different approach.
This morning, the automaker announced its intention to become the world’s largest mobility maker, allowing Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, and FIAT to enter the electric motorcycle market. Stellantis hopes that a portfolio of electric motorcycles will offer cheaper transportation for those in the North American marketplace and help persuade some of its petrol-headed customers to transition to EVs faster, aligning with its Dare Forward 2030 goals.
Each electric motorcycle will be based on the new STLA Cycle architecture. The STLA Cycle frame is constructed from lightweight aluminum and a swing arm, housing a 15.5 kWh Samsung battery pack. A single electric drive module (EDM) connected to a 90-degree single-speed gearbox will power the rear wheel via belt drive. Additionally, each bike will feature a liquid cooling system shared by the EDM and controller.
The new STLA Cycle architecture will be the first STLA vehicle architecture to be released with the new NACS SAE J3400 charging connector system.
According to Stellantis, the new STLA Cycle architecture supports Level 3 direct current (DC) fast charging and comes with a Level 1 charger that can be stored under the seat when not used. The range is expected to vary depending on the application and riding style of the rider; however, Stellantis claims riders can expect a range of 130 to 200 miles, again depending on the application.
Let’s look into what Stellantis has planned for each brand’s offerings beginning in 2025…
Jeep® Scrambler –
America’s off-road and adventure brand, Jeep®, will be offering an all-new, all-electric adventure motorcycle in Q3 2025. Built for both on- and off-road use, the new Scrambler will be the perfect bike to take you anywhere you can go on two wheels. Two variants of the Scrambler will be available: the entry-level Scrambler offers more of an on-road experience with sporty radial tires, while the Scrambler Willys model offers a taller windshield, a long-travel inverted front fork with adjustable compression/rebound damping, and polycarbonate hard side luggage.
Standard features will include…
- LED Lighting
- Adjustable Two-Mode Air Suspension
- All-Digital 6-Inch TFT Mult-Function Instrumentation
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
- Under-The-Seat Rubber Dampers
- Jeep® App Smartphone Access (Scheduling OTA Updates, Charging, and Maintenance Features)
- OnX Off-Road (1-Year Subscription)
- Multi-Tool Case Storage with Unique Jeep®-styled Multi-Tool
- Choice Of Three Colors (Black, Sand, and Sarge (only on Willys)
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