Stellantis unveils new electric SUV under $40k, to rival Volvo EX30

Stellantis reveals new electric SUV set to rival the Volvo EX30, starting under $40,000

Electrek.co by Peter Johnson

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[{"selector":"#anim-7ec51669-a2eb-40f6-9ef8-bd98859ab4de","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Continue reading about the new Stellantis FIAT 600e including specs and see more photos at Electrek.co. Learn more