Stellantis is investing $406 million across three Michigan manufacturing plants to expand electric and hybrid vehicle production. The automaker, which owns Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram, announced upgrades at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, Warren Truck Assembly Plant, and Dundee Engine Plant. These investments are a critical step in Stellantis’ strategy to bolster its EV lineup and meet its Dare Forward 2030 goals.
The largest share of the investment—$235.5 million—will go to the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant. This upgrade will enable the plant to produce the all-electric Ram 1500 REV and the extended-range Ram 1500 Ramcharger alongside existing gas-powered models. The Ram 1500 REV, set to launch later this year, will be Stellantis’ first fully electric vehicle built in the U.S. The plant’s transformation includes new conveyor systems, automation processes, and retooling to handle multiple drivetrains on one line.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares highlighted the plant’s rapid conversion: “Sterling Heights Assembly has performed an incredible transformation in record time, preparing to build our first-ever Ram electric truck and range-extended version in Michigan.”
At the Warren Truck Assembly Plant, Stellantis is investing $97.6 million to prepare for the production of an electrified Jeep Wagoneer. This will be one of four Jeep EVs expected globally by 2025. The plant already produces gas-powered versions of the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, and the electric and range-extended models will be integrated into the same production line.
Despite the investment at Warren Truck, a shift reduction is planned next month due to the discontinuation of the Ram Classic pickup, which could affect up to 2,450 workers. Union officials estimate closer to 1,600 jobs will be impacted. UAW Local 140 President Eric Graham expressed concerns that the electrified Wagoneer won’t generate enough demand to restore the plant’s second shift, urging Stellantis to introduce additional models to maintain employment levels.
The Dundee Engine Plant will receive a $73 million investment to produce battery trays and front and rear beams for the STLA Frame and STLA Large vehicle platforms, with production set to begin in 2026. The plant will also continue to produce the GME-T4 engine and launch a new 1.6-liter turbocharged engine in 2025, designed for hybrid compatibility.
These investments are part of Stellantis’ broader Dare Forward 2030 plan, which aims to invest $55 billion globally in electrification. By the end of the decade, the company aims to have 50% EV sales in the U.S. and 100% in Europe.
