Stellantis stops production in three French factories due to battery shortage
Quick Look
- Stellantis is halting production at its Sochaux, Rennes and Mulhouse plants for at least a week due to a shortage of batteries for long-range electric cars.
- The company said demand is currently exceeding supply.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Stellantis produces long-range electric cars in French factories. Demand currently exceeds the supply of batteries, particularly among fleet customers.
Stellantis is ceasing production due to a battery shortage for long-range electric cars. The plants in Sochaux, Rennes and Mulhouse are expected to be shut down for at least a week.
Stellantis: According to the company, demand for the models currently exceeds supply. Photo: Reuters
Paris. The car company Stellantis is temporarily suspending production in three of its French plants due to a shortage of batteries for electric cars. The company announced on Tuesday that the disruption will last at least a week. The locations affected are Sochaux, Rennes and Mulhouse. According to the company, employees were informed about the plans on Tuesday.
The reason for the stop is a lack of batteries for long-range electric cars. The demand for these models is particularly high among fleet customers and exceeds the current supply, explained Stellantis. By temporarily adjusting the production plan, the group wants to prevent stocks of vehicles from accumulating that do not meet customer demand.
More: Critical raw materials from mining waste? There could be a billion-dollar market lying dormant in Europe
rtr Published according to the editorial standards of the Handelsblatt. You can find more information in our guidelines.
More on the topic of our partners display
remind.me Take advantage of current low electricity/gas prices before prices rise again
Open Questions
- How long is the battery shortage expected to last?
- Which suppliers are affected by the bottleneck?
- Will production be increased at other plants to compensate for the loss?
