In another step to ready its 2,600-plus dealerships for the automotive industry’s electrification plans, Auburn Hills-based Stellantis is partnering with Detroit’s Vehya to support its U.S. dealers as the second recommended partner for EV charger sales, installation, and maintenance.
“As our partners in the automotive industry transition to electric-vehicle sales and service, our goal is to provide our 2,600-plus U.S. dealers with high quality options that meet their individual EV integration needs within every area of the dealership business,” says Phil Langley, head of network development at Stellantis North America.
“Vehya is equipped with the experience and infrastructure needed to help support our dealers and make this process as straightforward and simple as possible.”
As an experienced auto dealer partner, Vehya‘s workflow platform will provide a full-service solution for dealers. Features include Vehya-certified electricians, detailed site surveys, comprehensive estimates, and a dedicated account manager that handles all administrative and project management duties.
“In the U.S., auto dealers are a critical partner to consumers’ transition to electric vehicles. We are excited and honored to be chosen as a preferred installation partner to Stellantis’ dealer network,” says William McCoy, CEO of Vehya.
Vehya is one of 15 companies that will graduate from the National Black Supplier Development Program, a program built to bring awareness to the capabilities of Stellantis’ diverse supply base. The program provided key knowledge to participants through networking activities, training and development, and growth plan assessments.
“We’ve found that our easy-to-use platform combined with an account manager for point of contact gives dealers peace of mind and minimizes barriers, especially in cases when dealing with utility company upgrades (at different) sites,” says Etta Salaj, business manager at Vehya.
As part its Dare Forward 2030 plan, Stellantis is setting the course for 50 percent of sales in the U.S. to be battery-electric vehicles by the end of the decade. The company plans to offer more than 25 battery-electric vehicles in the U.S. by 2030.
