Lancia plans to unveil new EVs in 2024, 2026, and 2028, with the middle child positioned to be a stylish flagship vehicle with more than 435 miles of range
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Lancia has unveiled its roadmap for the upcoming decade, and it’s no surprise that electrification takes center stage. The journey begins with the introduction of the new Ypsilon in 2024, followed by the launch of the flagship Gamma EV in 2026, and culminating with an all-electric Delta in 2028.
The Italian brand confirmed that the upcoming Ypsilon will be offered in both pure battery-powered and hybrid variants. However, beginning in 2026, the company will exclusively introduce new EVs, and by 2028, their entire lineup will consist solely of electric-powered models. This implies that the hybrid Ypsilon will have a relatively short lifespan, lasting only four years.
In 2026, Lancia is set to debut its first exclusive electric vehicle, to be manufactured at Stellantis’ Melfi plant in Italy. Measuring in at 185 inches (4.7 meters) long, it will be roughly the same size as a BMW 4-series. Lancia’s CEO, Luca Napolitano, says that it will be an elegant fastback that is based on the STLA medium platform. Notably, he had previously confirmed the resurrection of the Gamma nameplate. “Our second flagship car, slated to debut in 2026, will be named ‘Gamma,’” Napolitano affirmed.
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“The flagship of Casa Lancia will be a beautiful and elegant Italian car, beautiful outside and beautiful inside, where it will really look like you feel in the living room of an Italian house,” said Napolitano. “The STLA Medium platform will be perfect for Lancia, as a native BEV will be very efficient and will guarantee high levels of comfort, offering both a front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive version.”
Thanks to its platform, Lancia anticipates that the flagship model will get up to 435 miles (700 km) of range per charge. It also expects 50 percent of the EV’s sales to come from European countries outside of Italy.
Illustrations Francois Hubert/SB-Medien for CarScoops
Unfortunately, few details have been revealed about the new Delta, which is due in 2028, but speaking to Italian media in the past, Luca Napolitano confirmed the return of the compact model saying: “It will return and it will be a true Delta – an exciting car, a manifesto of progress and technology, and obviously it will be electric”.
All three of the vehicles announced by Lancia today form part of Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 strategy. The automaker hopes the plan will allow it to emit no carbon by 2038.
Note: The Delta and Gamma illustrations are freelancers and have no connection to Lancia whatsoever.
