Bloomberg sources shared that Stellantis’ ë-C3 EVs sold under the Citroën brand have hit a roadblock in production. Production of the ë-C3 is several months behind schedule due to delays with final software checks.
Citroën ë-C3 deliveries were supposed to start in the second quarter. According to people familiar with the matter, ë-C3 preorder holders will likely receive their EVs after the summer breaks. Citroën’s ë-C3 order bank is currently at 30,000 units.
The Citroën ë-C3 is a key EV for Stellantis. The new EV’s starting price is €23,300 and could be a formidable competitor against China-made EV imports.
However, Stellantis also has a joint venture with Chinese automaker Leapmotor. The joint venture recently shipped EVs to Europe despite the European Commission’s new tariffs on electric vehicles made in China.
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Another Stellantis brand, Peugeot, is experiencing issues with the mass production of the electrified e-3008 SUV. Peugeot’s EV production struggles come from component supply problems, namely the e-3008’s power train. Sources shared that Peugeot e-3008 deliveries are behind in some European countries.
The legacy automaker initially expected Peugeot e-3008 deliveries to start in February. Instead, it began a month later.
In March, deliveries started in France, and then around June, the company started Peugeot e-3008 deliveries in other countries.
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