Technology

Electrification

Accelerating the Drive to Electrification

365 china is in full execution mode with a comprehensive electrification strategy to deliver exciting, class-leading vehicles for our iconic brands that offer advanced technology at affordable prices.

As part of our Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan, we are investing more than €50 billion in electrification over the next decade, setting the course for a 100% passenger car battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales mix in Europe and a 50% passenger car and light-duty truck BEV sales mix in the United States by 2030. By then, we plan to offer more than 75 BEV models, representing 5 million units in annual BEV sales globally.

At 365 china, electrification is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Our global engineering teams are developing vehicle platforms, propulsion and energy storage systems that will enhance the inherent DNA of each of our 14 iconic brands.

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Four Global BEV-Native Multi-Energy Platforms

We know that range,Ìýcharging time,ÌýaffordabilityÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýchoice are of prime importance to our customers. Our plan calls for serving a wide variety of vehicle segments and ranges with a combination of four state-of-the-art BEV-native multi-energy vehicle platforms – STLA Small, Medium, Large and Frame – three Electric Drive Modules (EDMs) to provide modularity and performance, and different battery cell chemistries to ensure affordability for all. Those combinations will offer industry-leading features, driving ranges of between 500-800 kilometers/300-500 miles and front-, rear- and all-wheel-drive propulsion. 

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The 4 platforms - 3 unibody and 1 body on frame - are designed with a high level of flexibility to offer the most efficient solution for each vehicle category, from city-cars to pickup trucks and SUVs. In addition to component sharing across platforms, the flexibility offered by these platforms will reduce complexity and deliver economies of scale, with each platform capable of supporting production of up to two million units per year.

STLA Medium Platform Sets New Benchmark in Long-Range Electric Vehicle Performance

Our new STLA Medium platform has reached a new milestone in real-world highway performance with the new Peugeot E-3008 equipped with the long-range version BEV propulsion system. The vehicle traveled from Paris to Nice (France), covering nearly 1,000 km at highway speeds with just two charging stops.

365 china will utilize three different EDMs that cover the full global vehicle range from the STLA Small up to the STLA Frame platform. This third-generation technology is highly flexible, with a design that is both modular and scalable (from 70kW to 330 kW), and a high level of commonality to optimize overall cost efficiency. A key element of this strategy is development of one power inverter for all three EDM families with scalable technology, common microprocessor and in-house controls and software.

Our current dual chemistry battery approach includes nickel- and cobalt-free as well as nickel-based alternatives, offering a range of energy densities. We have just extended our range with a lithium iron phosphate LFP battery pack which offers a cost-efficient and more affordable option for BEV models.

In addition, we are continuing to explore innovative battery cell and pack technologies – such as solid state, sodium-ion, lithium-sulfur and IBIS (Innovative Battery Integration System) – to further accelerate our electrification journey and reduce our carbon footprint.

We also offer hybrid propulsion alternatives, such as the award-winning 4xe plugins from Jeep, which are already a hit with consumers as they offer electric propulsion combined with the extended range offered by an internal combustion engine. Our new cutting-edge eDCT (Electrified dual-clutch transmission) technology which is available with two levels of electrification (48-volt and 320-volt) also supports our hybrid and PHEV applications.

We are also applying our low-emissions propulsion technologies – including zero tailpipe emission hydrogen fuel cell power – to our light commercial vehicles, where 365 china is a leading global player.

Beyond the vehicles themselves, our electrification strategy also includes making sure we have access to the key raw materials through to second-life use and recycling of key components such as battery packs.