Stellantis has unveiled ambitious plans to enhance the production of its electric drive modules (EDMs), with intentions to commence manufacturing at its facility in Szentgotthard, Hungary by late 2026.
The Hungarian government’s support, coupled with Stellantis’ €103 million ($110 million) investment in the Szentgotthard site, underscores the company’s commitment to advancing electrification initiatives. These EDMs will power vehicles based on Stellantis’ BEV-centric STLA platforms.
The Szentgotthard plant will not only handle in-house manufacturing of EDMs but will also serve as a testing ground for a groundbreaking 3-in-1 EDM concept, integrating the electric motor, reduction gearset, and inverter into a single unit.
Currently, Stellantis produces EDMs at facilities in Tremery-Metz, France, and Kokomo, Indiana. Additionally, the Mirafiori factory in Italy will soon commence production of electrified dual-clutch transmissions for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Arnaud Deboeuf, Stellantis’ chief manufacturing officer, emphasized the pivotal role of the Szentgotthard plant in advancing the company’s electrified future, praising the workforce for contributing to the delivery of customer-centric, electrified vehicles.
The skilled workforce at the Szentgotthard plant, known for assembling turbocharged engines, will undergo training to adapt to the production of the new EDMs, ensuring a seamless transition.
Hungarian Minister Péter Szijjártó hailed the investment as pivotal for Hungary’s automotive industry, emphasizing its role in job protection and fortifying the Szentgotthárd plant’s future amid the electrification shift.
Stellantis remains steadfast in its electrification commitments, earmarking over €50 billion for electrification endeavors over the next decade. The company aims for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to constitute 100% of all new sales in Europe by 2030 and 50% in the U.S., aligning with global efforts toward sustainable mobility.