Italian automaker Lancia has commenced series production of its new Ypsilon, marking the brand’s first foray into battery electric vehicles. The company has also begun accepting initial orders in Italy, revealing pricing details for the electric model.
The all-electric Lancia Ypsilon starts at 34,900 euros before subsidies in Italy, with deliveries scheduled to commence in early June. While availability in other markets has not been confirmed, Lancia intends to offer the model across Europe, signaling a broader market strategy beyond Italy. CEO Luca Napolitano stated, “It is the first of three new cars in the strategic plan for Lancia to enter the European premium market.”
The new Ypsilon is a compact car based on the Stellantis CMP platform and the electric eCMP variant. It features the same drive technology found in the Peugeot e-208 and Opel Corsa Electric, including a 115 kW electric motor and a 54 kWh battery, providing a WLTP range of over 400 kilometers. Charging capabilities include AC with 11 kW and DC with up to 100 kW.
Production of the Ypsilon takes place alongside the Peugeot e-208 and Opel Corsa Electric in Zaragoza, Spain, leveraging existing synergies. However, the Ypsilon’s future production at the Zaragoza plant remains uncertain, as Stellantis plans to prioritize Peugeot and Opel models there, with a conversion to produce vehicles based on the new STLA Small platform by 2026. Speculation suggests that Lancia production could be relocated to a Stellantis plant in Italy once the Zaragoza plant transitions to the STLA Small platform.
