Alfa Romeo has been making headlines recently, with the surprising news that they have almost completely sold out a high-performance car without official approval for production, the upcoming 1000 hp EV Giulia Quadrifoglio model that is on the horizon, and the revelation of a three-row Alfa Romeo SUV with a 400-mile range tailored for the American market. Adding to this string of announcements, it has been disclosed that the forthcoming Stelvio version will be electric and is slated for a 2026 debut.
As per a publication by Autocar featuring insights from Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Phillipe Imparato, the upcoming electric variant of Stelvio will follow the debut of the next-generation Stelvio. This article is part of a considerable amount of information released by Autocar directly from the company’s CEO, which is how most of this news has circulated. The report indicates that the Giulia EV and Stelvio EV are likely to share a common platform, suggesting that they will utilize similar battery packs leading to comparable driving range well into the 300s.
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The next edition of Stelvio is expected to maintain a similar appearance to the current model and will be based on the Stellantis STLA Large platform, which is set to be shared with Giulia. This forms a significant part of Alfa Romeo’s extensive electrification strategy, aiming to improve its market presence in the United States relative to its competitors. The automaker is preparing for a strong embrace of electrification to potentially enhance its market share in the US, particularly with the introduction of a three-row EV SUV tailored for the American market.
If the Stelvio shares a platform with the Giulia, it is likely to also receive a high-performance Quadrifoglio variant similar to the Giulia, potentially featuring the 1000 hp powertrain that Imparato has hinted at. However, the fruition of these plans is expected to unfold in 2026.
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