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Stellantis takes $26.5 billion writedown in EV pullback
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 6, 2026
2 min readLast updated: February 6, 2026
Quick Summary
Stellantis announces €22.2B in writedowns due to a strategic shift in EV plans, projecting significant losses for H2 2025.
Stellantis Faces $26.5 Billion Writedown Amid EV Strategy Shift
Stellantis' Financial Adjustments and Future Outlook
By Giulio Piovaccari
Impact on Shares and Market Response
MILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Stellantis announced 22.2 billion euros ($26.5 billion) of charges on Friday as it scales back its electric-vehicle ambitions, hammering its shares as automakers pay the price of misjudging the switch to cleaner driving.
Details of the Writedown
The move follows similar, albeit smaller, writedowns by rivals including Ford and General Motors as many Western automakers retreat from battery-powered models in response to the Trump administration's policies and soft demand.
Strategic Changes in EV Plans
Milan-listed shares in Stellantis were down 19% in early trading.
"The Company has taken the vast majority of decisions required to correct direction, particularly related to aligning our product plans and portfolio with market demand," Stellantis - which will present its new business plan in May - said in a statement.
The charges, which will be booked in results for the second half of 2025 - include cash payments of approximately 6.5 billion euros expected to be made over the next four years, it added.
CEO Antonio Filosa started downsizing the Fiat to Jeep maker's EV ambitions last year when he took the helm, after previous boss Carlos Tavares' strong bet on electrification resulted in a protracted sales decline in Europe and in the group's former profit powerhouse, the North American market.
As part of this strategy, the Italian-French-American group on Thursday also agreed to sell its 49% stake in a battery joint venture in Canada to South Korean partner LG Energy Solution.
Due to the writedowns, Stellantis now expects a preliminary loss of between 19 billion and 21 billion euros in the second half of 2025 and will not pay a divided this year.
The group will also issue up to 5 billion euros in non-convertible subordinated perpetual hybrid bonds.
"These actions will contribute to preserving a strong balance sheet, with approximately 46 billion euros in industrial available liquidity at year-end," it said.
Stellantis will release final second half and full-year 2025 results on February 26.
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(Reporting by Giulio Piovaccari. Editing by Gavin Jones and Mark |Potter)
Key Takeaways
- •Stellantis is booking €22.2 billion in writedowns.
- •The automaker is scaling down its EV development plans.
- •A strategic shift is being launched by Stellantis.
- •Projected losses for H2 2025 are between €19-21 billion.
- •The financial adjustments reflect a change in strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stellantis takes $26.5 billion writedown in EV pullback
1What is a writedown?
A writedown is an accounting term that refers to reducing the book value of an asset due to a decline in its value, often reflecting losses in financial statements.
2What is an electric vehicle?
An electric vehicle (EV) is a type of vehicle that is powered by electricity, using one or more electric motors, and is considered more environmentally friendly than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles.
3What is corporate strategy?
Corporate strategy refers to the overall plan and direction of a company, focusing on how to achieve long-term goals and improve overall performance in the market.