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Posted on February 4, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 4, 2026
Stellantis is delaying Peugeot electric models due to battery production issues, affecting the Peugeot 3008 and 5008 for up to eight months.
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Automaker Stellantis is facing delays to some electric models due to manufacturing difficulties at one of the company's battery makers, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Fully electric models such as the Peugeot 3008 and 5008 are being delayed by as long as eight months because of production snags involving long-range batteries made by Automotive Cells Co., the report says.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
(Reporting by Federica Mileo in Barcelona)
Battery production refers to the manufacturing process of creating batteries, which are essential components for electric vehicles, storing energy for use in powering the vehicle.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are cars that are powered by electric motors instead of internal combustion engines, using batteries to store energy.
Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturer formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group, producing a variety of vehicle brands.
Long-range batteries are high-capacity batteries designed to provide extended driving ranges for electric vehicles, allowing them to travel further on a single charge.
The Peugeot 3008 and 5008 are compact SUVs produced by Peugeot, known for their modern design and advanced technology, including electric versions.
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