Stellantis is rapidly meeting the increasing European demand for hybrid models, specifically those equipped with the latest eDCT advanced hybrid technology. This year, the company is offering 30 hybrid models and plans to add six more by 2026. These hybrids provide an excellent driving experience with lower CO2 emissions, at a more affordable price than fully electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Stellantis has seen a 41% increase in EU30 hybrid sales in 2024 compared to 2023 and anticipates further growth with new model launches. The company leads sales of low emission vehicles, including battery electric, fuel cell, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid models, in the EU30’s A and B segments and light commercial vehicle category.
Stellantis provides a variety of technologies—hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric—leveraging its multi-energy manufacturing capabilities to cater to diverse customer preferences, driving needs, and vehicle sizes. Hybrid vehicles capture kinetic energy that would otherwise be lost during braking and deceleration. This energy is stored in a compact, lightweight battery and reused during acceleration, enhancing driving efficiency.
Most Stellantis-brand hybrid vehicles in Europe feature the advanced eDCT technology with integrated 21-kW electric motors. The electric motor allows the vehicle to travel with the internal combustion engine off. The system’s 48-volt, 0.9-kWh battery provides up to 1 km of range in steady driving and can offer some electric propulsion during light-load cruising or coasting. During coasting and braking, the electric motor acts as a generator, capturing kinetic energy and recharging the battery. A Belt Starter Generator ensures a swift and seamless transition between electric and hybrid modes.
The eDCT-based hybrid powertrain system is designed for optimal fuel efficiency, achieving up to a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to a combustion engine with an automatic transmission. Its modular design also supports plug-in electric vehicles, with 93% of components being common, requiring only changes to the electric drive module and inverter.
Responding to the development, Uwe Hochgeschurtz, Stellantis Chief Operating Officer, Enlarged Europe, shared, “In an era where sustainability meets innovation, Stellantis remains at the forefront with our ultimate commitment to advancing hybrid technology for our European customers.This technology not only enhances the efficiency and performance of traditional combustion engines, it also propels us toward a future of lower emissions, extended vehicle range and overall affordability for our customers.”
“We have a very competitive hybrid solution that we are now ramping up with our new eDCT technology and we are rolling it out across a wide range of models, making it accessible to many customers,” said Sébastien Jacquet, Stellantis Deputy Chief Engineering Officer. “Hybrids are easy to use and don’t require any change in driving habits compared to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. Our advanced eDCT technology allows the internal combustion engine to remain off, particularly during low-speed driving, resulting in reduced CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. This is not just innovation; it’s innovation within reach of everyone.”
