Stellantis Claims Market-Leading 436-Mile BEV Range with STLA Medium Platform

Stellantis joins the battery-electric-vehicle race for range with the launch of its long-range platform claiming a 436-mile (702-km) real-world highway performance.

Its STLA Medium platform in the new Peugeot E-3008 fitted with the automaker’s long-range battery pack completed an journey from the French capital of Paris to Nice with just two stops for recharging. The journey maintained a speed up to the legal highway limit of 81 mph (130 km/h), with an average temperature of 68˚F (20˚C).

Stellantis points out that this range performance is comparable to the stops required for an equivalent internal-combustion-engine powertrain, albeit with more time required for charging than refueling.

The automaker claims virtual simulations show similar results for customers driving vehicles built on the STLA Medium platform when traveling from Turin to Naples in Italy and from Prague to Brussels across Europe.

The high-performance long-range ACC batteries are produced at Stellantis’ Billy-Berclau/Douvrin gigafactory in the Hauts-de-France region. 

Currently, the long-range platform is available in the Peugeot and the Opel/Vauxhall Grandland SUVs with five additional models set to launch by the end of 2026.

Ned Curic, chief engineering and technology officer at Stellantis, says: “Our focus has always been on creating technology that directly benefits our customers. The STLA Medium platform’s long-range capability makes it ideal for long-distance travel without compromising on the convenience and efficiency of a BEV. Drivers can now enjoy extended trips with fewer charging stops, delivering both performance and peace of mind.”