PARIS — Stellantis will construct its full-electric compact vans in its manufacturing unit in Mangualde, Portugal, including one other manufacturing heart for EVs on the Iberian Peninsula. 

The manufacturing unit in Mangualde, northern Portugal, at the moment builds internal-combustion engine variations of the vans for Citroen, Fiat, Opel and Peugeot.

Electrical and combustion-engine variations of the vans are in-built Stellantis’ close by manufacturing unit in Vigo, Spain, in addition to a contract model for Toyota. 

Now, Mangualde is being up to date to additionally construct electrical vans, Stellantis mentioned Friday night in a information launch. 

Beginning in 2022, passenger variations of the vans aimed toward personal patrons are largely obtainable solely as EVs. Industrial patrons have the choice of diesel or full-electric powertrains.

Investments in Mangualde embody a brand new battery meeting line, Stellantis mentioned. Electrical van manufacturing will begin on the web site in 2025, Stellantis mentioned Friday night in a information launch. The automaker is investing 30 billion euros in electrification and software program as a part of its Dare Ahead 2030 plan.

A ceremony to inaugurate the van meeting was held with the Portuguese president, prime minister and financial minister, in addition to with Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, a local of Portugal.

Fashions at the moment constructed in Mangualde embody the Citroen Berlingo, the Fiat Doblo, the Opel Combo and the Peugeot Companion/Rifter.