AUBURN
HILLS, Mich., Nov. 29,
2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Stellantis readies its U.S. dealer network for electrified
future, support evolving needs of consumers
- Partners with Future Energy offering individual, comprehensive
evaluations and EV integration services
- To date, nearly 70% of dealers are in the process of assessing
their individual readiness
- As part of its Dare Forward strategy, Stellantis sets course
for 50% of United States
sales to be battery-electric vehicles by the end of this
decade
Stellantis and its dealership network across the United States are driving toward their
electrified future. Working with its 2,600-plus dealers, the
company is focused on the dealership transition to electric-vehicle
sales and service, offering consulting and on-site evaluation of
electric-vehicle (EV) integration needs within every area of the
dealership business.
"As we accelerate the drive toward electrification, Stellantis
is in full-execution mode with an electrification strategy designed
specifically to address the needs of our dealership network," said
Phil Langley, head of network
development, FCA - North America.
"We are working lockstep with our national dealer council to
develop and support their long-term plans during this
industry-changing transition. From business operations and
inventory management to service centers and employee culture, our
goal is to work directly with our dealers to best prepare for, be
successful in and address any challenges they may face as the
automotive industry continues to move toward electrification."
"Stellantis is demonstrating their commitment to their dealer
network and supporting brand EV readiness by partnering with Future
Energy to build a program to help their dealers prepare for the
disruption of electrification and to develop a thoughtful approach
to help their dealer network modify their business processes," said
Sam DiNello, CEO of Future Energy.
"Never has there been a time when the automotive, utility, energy
and other technology industries needed to align to be successful in
this emerging market."
To date, nearly 70% of dealers are in the process of assessing
their individual readiness.
The comprehensive evaluations include:
- Identifying energy requirements, electrical infrastructure
changes and necessary utility service upgrades
- Educating dealership staff on the short- and long-term
operational impacts to their business purpose, people, place and
processes resulting from EV integration and reviewing the
technology solutions for EV charging and energy
management
- Calculating charging needs to support different areas of their
business and locate ideal installation areas for EV charging
stations inside and outside the building to address business flow
challenges
- Discovering all applicable financial incentive programs to
assist with EV integration costs
Future Energy is also offering Stellantis dealerships EV
integration services, including:
- Guidance through the financial assistance application process
to obtain project funding support to offset EV integration
costs
- Coordination of all construction, logistics, networking and
commissioning to install and activate EV charging stations across
the necessary areas of their business
- Technology solutions and infrastructure to measure and manage
the energy use across their entire business, in real time,
including monitoring and automation to make better decisions and
reduce energy costs
- Staff training regarding business operational changes, sales
strategies and EV hardware maintenance and usage
- Ongoing customer support, including maintenance and warranty
programs for integrated infrastructure and
hardware
Stellantis unveiled Dare Forward 2030, its bold strategic plan
for the coming decade that will drive Stellantis employees to be
'second to none' in value creation for all stakeholders. Stellantis
has committed to becoming the industry champion in the fight
against climate change, reaching carbon net zero emissions by
2038.
As part of that leadership, the company is setting the course
for 100% of sales in Europe and
50% of sales in the United States
to be battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) by the end of this decade.
The company plans to have more than 75 BEVs globally and reach
global annual BEV sales of 5 million vehicles by 2030. In the U.S.,
the company plans to offer more than 25 BEVs by 2030.
Future Energy
Future Energy is a Michigan-based
company with a multidisciplinary team of experts across
North America, including talent
from various industries such as software, automotive, lighting,
healthcare, utility, engineering, manufacturing, and construction
who are passionate about creating unique, energy- and
technology-based solutions for our client partners.
Stellantis North America
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) is one of the world's leading automakers
and a mobility provider. In North America, it's best known for
producing and selling vehicles in a portfolio of iconic and
award-winning brands such as Jeep®, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Alfa
Romeo and Fiat. Powered by its diversity, Stellantis leads the
way the region and the world move – aspiring to become the greatest
sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating
added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in
which it operates. For more information,
visit www.stellantis.com.
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