Stellantis has upgraded the battery and efficiency of three of its key electric hatchbacks—the Lancia Ypsilon Electric, Peugeot E-208, and Vauxhall Corsa Electric—delivering increased driving ranges and new functionalities such as vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability.
Lancia’s recently redesigned Ypsilon Electric, which debuted just last year, now offers a WLTP range of 425 km, a 6% increase over the previous model.
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Credit: StellantisThe company attributes the 22-km gain to improved NMC battery chemistry and a more efficient powertrain, which lowers average energy consumption to 14.3 kWh per 100 km. Despite the upgrades, the Ypsilon’s starting price remains at €34,900, though market-specific incentives and trade-in deals may reduce the final cost.
“The new Ypsilon Electric reflects our commitment to continuous improvement and energy efficiency without increasing costs for our customers,” a Lancia spokesperson said.
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The Ypsilon shares its e-CMP platform with the Peugeot E-208 and Vauxhall Corsa Electric, both of which now also benefit from the updated 54 kWh battery (51 kWh usable). The Peugeot E-208 now reaches 433 km of range (up 23 km), while the Corsa Electric offers up to 428 km—an improvement of 22 km over earlier versions. Charging performance remains unchanged with a peak 100 kW DC rate, allowing a 10% to 80% charge in just under 30 minutes.
The Peugeot and Vauxhall models have also gained V2L functionality, enabling them to power external devices with outputs of 3.5 and 3.6 kW respectively. The feature will be available on the Corsa Electric starting May 2025 and functions down to a 30% battery state-of-charge. Bidirectional adapters will be available through official retailers.
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Peugeot further enhances the E-208 with a new trip planner integrated into its optional navigation system. The planner calculates optimal routes by factoring in initial and desired charge levels, driving conditions, terrain, and available charging stations. Additionally, a new 80% charge limit option for AC charging is aimed at preserving battery life during regular use. It remains unclear whether these digital features will be made available to existing vehicles via software updates.
The updates come as Stellantis continues to enhance the capabilities and value of its small electric vehicles in the highly competitive European EV market.