Stellantis scraps US plug-in hybrid sales, citing weak demand

Jan 9 (Reuters) - Chrysler ⁠parent Stellantis ⁠said ‍on Friday it will stop selling plug-in hybrid versions of ‍the Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, and ​the Chrysler Pacifica minivan, in the United ​States as it navigates soft demand and shifts its North American electrification strategy.

"Stellantis will phase out plug‑in ​hybrid programs in North America beginning with the 2026 model year, and ​focus on more competitive electrified solutions, including hybrid and range‑extended ‌vehicles," the company said.

The automaker's pullback comes as Detroit carmakers reassess electric-vehicle ​spending amid policy changes ⁠under President Trump.

Stellantis previously leaned on plug-in hybrids to help ‌meet federal fuel-economy requirements, given a lineup that included many V8-powered models.

Traditional hybrids that ‌do not require charging have also proven to be ‌more popular among shoppers in the U.S. than their plug-in counterparts.

Stellantis' decision also follows a recall ‍last year of about 375,000 Jeep plug-in hybrids after the ⁠company cited concerns about battery failures and reports of fires.

(Reporting by Nathan Gomes and Nora Eckert; Additional reporting by Parth Chandna; Editing by Tasim Zahid)

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