Stellantis on Wednesday unveiled the redesigned Lancia Ypsilon hatchback—the historic Italian model’s first EV.
This marks the start of a revival of Lancia, which has produced classics just like the Aurelia, Fulvia, Stratos, and Delta Integrale, however has been largely ignored by Stellantis and predecessor Fiat Chrysler Vehicles (FCA). The present internal-combustion Ypsilon is Lancia’s solely mannequin, and first went on sale in 2011.
The brand new Ypsilon, which is because of begin gross sales in Europe this Might however unlikely to achieve the U.S., shall be offered as each an EV and a gentle hybrid. However Lancia will solely launch all-electric automobiles from 2026. A midsize crossover is scheduled to reach that yr, adopted by a bigger hatchback doubtless reviving the Delta identify in 2028.
2024 Lancia Ypsilon
Measuring simply over 160 inches lengthy, the Ypsilon shares the Stellantis CMP platform with the Jeep Avenger, one other mannequin not deliberate for America. It is presently offered in Europe with each electrical and internal-combustion powertrains. The identical platform can also be utilized by the Fiat 600, which was lately revealed in a efficiency Abarth variant.
A 51-kwh battery pack supplies an estimated 250 miles of vary, as measured on the European WLTP testing cycle. DC quick charging permits for a 20-80% cost in 24 minutes, equal to 62 miles of vary per 10 minutes of charging, in line with Lancia.
2024 Lancia Ypsilon
A single front-mounted electrical motor supplies 154 hp in the usual model that shall be out there at launch. Lancia additionally plans to introduce a sportier HF mannequin in 2025, with 240 hp, a wider physique, and different efficiency upgrades.
For now, Stellantis’ strongest dose of U.S.-bound reasonably priced Italian type is within the upcoming 2024 Fiat 500e—which is anticipated to achieve U.S. showrooms later this yr. The Alfa Romeo Tonale crossover can also be out there with a plug-in hybrid powertrain rated at 33 miles of EPA electrical vary.