Maserati And Alfa Romeo Switch To Electric Vehicles, Focus On Using Large Batteries

Alfa Romeo Giulia. (Doc. Alfa Romeo)

Two Italian brands, Maserati and Alfa Romeo decided to switch to electric vehicles and will use the STLA Large platform for their electric cars in the future. The decision of the two major brands was announced by its parent company, Stellantis.

The move towards electric vehicles is nothing new for Maserati and Alfa Romeo. Previously, Maserati had released its first electric car, Maserati MC20 in 2020. Alfa Romeo has also announced plans to launch two electric cars by 2024. Both brands are already preparing to face a more environmentally friendly future by reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

The STLA Large platform is a platform that allows for greater battery usage, and this will allow Maserati and Alfa Romeo electric vehicles to have more range.

Stellantis also confirmed that their assembly plant in Cassino, Italy, will produce electric vehicles using the STLA Large platform. The assembly plant in Cassino has been established since 1972 by producing Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio, as well as Maserati Grecale. Now, the factory is being renovated to prepare for the production of electric cars.

"The factory in Cassino has a rich history of innovation and technology," said Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, quoted from carscoops, March 13.

Carlos Tavares added that STLA platform vehicles will revolutionize driving experiences with cutting-edge features and capabilities, and he believes support from their skilled workers and national support can strengthen their efforts to please customers with clean, safe, and affordable mobility.

To reduce overall carbon dioxide emissions, Stellantis targets that 70% of their car sales in Europe and North America will become electric vehicles by 2030. And until May 2021, Stellantis is listed as the sixth largest automotive producer in the world, after Volkswagen Group, Toyota, Renault 'Nissan' Missibishi Alliance, General Motors, and Hyundai Motor Group.