Auburn Hills-based Stellantis and its 2,600-plus U.S. dealership network, through an agreement with AGI in Virginia, are continuing to transition to electric-vehicle sales and service.
The addition of AGI’s electrical engineering, project management, fabrication, and maintenance capabilities will provide an additional resource for Stellantis dealers to help accelerate their electric-vehicle (EV) readiness. The move adds AGI to the Stellantis U.S. roster of EV infrastructure and training partners, which includes Future Energy and Vehya.
“As we accelerate the drive toward EVs, Stellantis is in full-execution mode with an electrification strategy designed specifically to address the needs of our dealership network,” says Jeff Kommor, head of U.S. sales for Stellantis. “We are working lockstep with our national dealer council to develop and support their long-term plans during this industry-changing transition.”
The goal is for Stellantis management to work directly with its dealers to best prepare for, be successful in, and address any challenges dealers may face as the automotive industry continues to move toward electrification.
“Stellantis recognizes the importance of dealer EV readiness and customer experience, both at the dealership level and as a leading global OEM,” says Dave Clower, senior vice president and general manager the electrical lighting and maintenance division at AGI. “With the push toward electrification, having the right electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) for charging, installed in the optimal location and with continuous uptime and in clean, proper working order is critical to delivering this overall experience.”
Stellantis’ strategic plan (Dare Forward 2030) is aimed at having Stellantis “second to none” in value creation for all stakeholders. The company has committed to becoming the industry champion in the fight against climate change, reaching carbon net zero emissions by 2038. As part of that leadership, the company plans to offer more than 25 BEVs by 2030.
