The Stellantis STLA Frame electric offers vehicles a range of 690 miles with an extender.

Stellantis has provided new details about its "multi-energy" vehicle platform, known as STLA Frame. This innovative platform is primarily based on electric battery technology but is also compatible with internal combustion engine vehicles, hybrids, and those utilizing a gas range extender and hydrogen. The company highlighted that the STLA Frame supports bidirectional charging and that its purely electric version features an 800-volt architecture, capable of providing fast charging speeds of up to 350 kW, allowing for the addition of 100 miles of range in just 10 minutes.

When configured with a gas range extender (REEV), the platform uses a 400-volt architecture with charging capabilities of up to 175 kW, which can add 50 miles in the same time. For example, vehicles like the Ram 1500 Ramcharger are expected to reach up to 690 miles of range with the use of a gasoline range extender, or 500 miles on battery alone in the Ram 1500 REV model. Additionally, the platform has the capacity to tow up to 14,000 pounds and support a payload of 2,700 pounds.

The design of the STLA Frame is oriented towards larger vehicles, such as full-size trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles. Stellantis plans to implement this platform in large Jeep models and in Ram trucks, including the Ram 1500 Rev, whose launch date has been postponed from late 2024 to the first half of 2025. On the other hand, the STLA Large will be used for future electric vehicles like the Jeep Wagoneer S and the Dodge Charger Daytona.

Additionally, there is an STLA Medium intended for some European vehicles, which will likely serve as the basis for a future smaller Jeep vehicle in the United States. The automaker also has a fourth platform, the STLA Small, planned for Fiat and Peugeot models, although the latter has yet to be fully developed. This announcement comes at a crucial time for Stellantis, as dealerships in the U.S. have reported that the company is not launching affordable vehicles and has deteriorated the brands. Moreover, the company has lowered its earnings forecast for the year and underwent a restructuring in its leadership last month.