Stellantis still lacks Long Range batteries. Electric vehicle factories face disruptions in October
In October, three French and one Italian factory of Stellantis will be shut down. This is due to shortages of Li-ion cells/batteries needed for producing long-range electric vehicles, which are supplied by the group’s subsidiary Automotive Cells Company (ACC). Paradoxically, this is good news as it indicates growing demand for electric cars. In September 2026, ACC produced almost as many battery modules as it did throughout the entire year of 2025.
Shutdowns at Stellantis. Shortage of Li-ion cells/batteries
Outages are scheduled at plants in Mulhouse (France; October 15-30), Rennes (October 22-30), Sochaux (October 23-30), and Turin (Italy, “two weeks at the end of October”). Turin was also shut down in August and September, when shortages reportedly affected “engine components,” according to Reuters (source). ACC, while improving efficiency, still cannot keep up with demand but is fulfilling promises made to Stellantis, says an ACC spokesperson. A Stellantis representative counters that batteries are still in short supply.
The visible cells in the battery of the model on the STLA Medium platform (c) Markus Heimbach / Peugeot DE
The battery shortage will primarily affect the Citroen e-C5 Aircross. If we look at the model configurator (HERE), we’ll notice that potential buyers still don’t have access to the Long Range version; they can only choose the Comfort Range with a battery capacity of ~77 (73) kWh, but not the Long Range version with ~104 (97) kWh. The latter is available on its related Peugeot E-5008, in fact, it’s the only option for lower equipment packages, as the smaller ~77 (73) kWh battery appears only in the GT Exclusive edition with all-wheel drive.
The Mulhouse plant currently produces Peugeot E-308, E-408, Citroen e-C4, and DS No 4 E-Tense, along with their gasoline counterparts. The Citroen e-C5 Aircross is manufactured in Rennes, while Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008 are produced in Sochaux. The battery modules that are in short supply are used in the Long Range variants, and this shortage actually began on the day these vehicle models with those packages were unveiled. The previously mentioned Peugeot E-5008 with a large battery existed only on paper for two years, as it was produced in minuscule quantities. The issue concerns Li-NCM cells with the highest energy density; it seems the technology is scaling more slowly than expected.
STLA Medium platform with a smaller battery and all-wheel drive (c) Markus Heimbach / Peugeot DE
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