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Stellantis invests £50 million in Ellesmere Port plant for electric van assembly line

Investment Transport announced Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom Mar 9, 2026
USD50M
Deal Value
14500 units/year
Capacity
development
Stage

Stellantis is investing £50 million in its Ellesmere Port plant to install a new assembly line for electric vans.

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Deal Analysis

Stellantis is directing £50 million into its Ellesmere Port plant, establishing a new assembly line dedicated to electric vans. This move directly advances the global automotive manufacturer's strategy to expand electric vehicle production and develop sustainable mobility solutions. The UK facility will now be a key part of Stellantis's broader electrification push, which also includes investments in battery technology and charging infrastructure. It's a tangible commitment to scaling their EV manufacturing capabilities.
  • £50 million investment
  • Ellesmere Port plant in the United Kingdom
  • New electric van assembly line
  • Stellantis, a global automotive manufacturer, focuses on electrification

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

The additional funding doubles the originally planned investment for the site. Quote: 'The additional funding doubles the originally planned investment for the site.' The plant will produce battery-electric variants of the Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro and related models. Quote: 'to produce battery-electric variants of the Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro and related models at its Ellesmere Port plant from next year.' The Ellesmere Port plant is Stellantis’ only fully electric factory. Quote: 'The Ellesmere Port plant, which previously produced models such as the Opel/Vauxhall Astra, is now Stellantis’ only fully electric factory.' The entire site covers 118,000 square metres. Quote: 'Today, the entire site covers 118,000 square metres, roughly the size of the former body shop.' Stellantis has invested a total of £100 million in the conversion of the UK plant in recent years. Quote: 'Stellantis has invested a total of £100 million in the conversion of the UK plant in recent years.'

Deal Size
According to a report by The Times , Stellantis is investing a further £50 million (around €58 million) to produce battery-electric variants of the Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro and related models at its Ellesmere Port plant from next year.
Capacity
According to The Times , Ellesmere Port currently produces around 14,500 small electric vans annually.
Location
Stellantis is investing £50 million in its Ellesmere Port plant to install a new assembly line for electric vans.
Announcement
09.03.2026 - 11:01
COD
to produce battery-electric variants of the Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro and related models at its Ellesmere Port plant from next year.
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"Stellantis is investing £50 million in its Ellesmere Port plant to install a new assembly line for electric vans."

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Announced
Mar 9, 2026
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