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Stellantis begins electric van production at Ellesmere Port factory
Date: Thursday, September 7, 2023 | Author: Sean Keywood
The production of electric vans at Stellantis’s Ellesmere Port factory has begun.
Models being made at the site include the Vauxhall Combo Electric, Peugeot e-Partner, Citroen e-Berlingo, and in a newly-announced move, the Fiat E-Doblo.
Passenger-carrying versions of several of these vehicles will also go into production at the site next year.
Ellesmere Port opened in 1962, and for most of its life produced Vauxhall cars. It has received a £100million upgrade to produce EVs.
Plant director Diane Miller said: “The start of electric vehicle production at Ellesmere Port signals a bright future for the plant, ensuring it will continue to manufacture vehicles for many years to come.
“With Vauxhall’s long history of UK manufacturing, it’s especially fitting that the first electric model to roll off Ellesmere Port’s production line is a Combo Electric. Whilst the welcome addition of the Fiat E-Doblo to the plant is a positive reflection of increasing electric vehicle demand.
“Stellantis is committed to working with the government to ensure the UK automotive industry remains competitive for producing electric vehicles for the long-term.”
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