Stellantis will announce a summer alliance with a Chinese EV maker to rescue Maserati and revive Italian plants
Executive summary: Stellantis said it will reveal after summer a partnership with a Chinese electric‑vehicle manufacturer to revitalise Italian plants and strengthen Maserati. The deal is intended to protect Italian jobs, sustain Maserati’s future and counter the influx of low‑cost Chinese EVs in the European market.
Who is involved: Stellantis, the unidentified Chinese EV manufacturer, the Italian Parliament, Maserati, and Italian regional authorities.
Likely next: The partnership will be formalised after the summer, with details on investment, plant upgrades and possible subsidies to be disclosed.
Stellantis communicated to the Italian Parliament its intention to partner with a Chinese electric‑vehicle manufacturer after the summer. The agreement aims to revitalise several Italian production sites and strengthen the Maserati brand. The move reflects Stellantis’ strategy to secure production in Italy amid growing competition from Chinese EV makers. The announcement is expected to be followed by detailed investment plans and regulatory reviews.
Analysis — what this means
Likely next events
- Finalization of partnership agreement after summer
- Announcement of specific investment figures for Italian plants
- Possible regulatory review by Italian and EU authorities
Sectors affected
- Automotive
- Electric Vehicles
- Luxury Cars
Regulatory implications
- Italian labor union concerns over plant closures
- Export control considerations for Chinese technology
Historical parallels
- Stellantis previous alliance with Dongfeng for the French market
- Fiat Chrysler’s partnership with Tata for Jeep
- GM’s joint venture with SAIC in China
Key entities
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