Stellantis Orders Full-Time Office Return, Targets EV Contactor Rollout by Mid-2026
Stellantis has ordered European white-collar staff to return to full-time office work to boost efficiency as it seeks to recover from last year’s heavy losses. The company is advancing EV contactor programs with Ideal Power, aiming for key deliverables by mid-2026 as it refines its electric vehicle strategy.
1. European Office Return Mandate
Stellantis has rolled out a policy requiring all European white-collar employees to work from company offices full-time, aiming to enhance productivity and operational efficiency following significant losses last fiscal year.
2. Ideal Power EV Contactor Collaboration
The automaker is advancing its partnership with Ideal Power to develop and deploy B-TRAN-enabled EV contactors, with key product deliverables scheduled for mid-2026 to support future electric vehicle programs.
3. Broader EV Strategy Reassessment
Stellantis is adjusting its electric vehicle strategy in light of reduced EV incentives in the U.S. and intensifying global competition, aligning its approach with recent industry pivots away from less profitable EV investments.