A few days ago, the first train carrying “Fiat Panda” electric cars for export left Kragujevac, marking an important milestone for the factory. Saša Đorđević, the president of the FCA Independent Trade Union in Kragujevac, confirmed this development. He had previously mentioned earlier this month that they are one step closer to the mass production of the “Fiat Grande Panda” electric model. While full-scale production hasn’t officially begun yet, there has been some daily production, and the cars were expected to be shipped due to high demand and great interest in the model, particularly in European markets such as Italy, Spain, and France.
According to Đorđević, when mass production begins, the factory plans to produce up to 400 vehicles daily, with 200 units rolling off the assembly line in one shift. Stellantis, the majority owner of the Kragujevac plant, holds a significant stake in the factory, with Serbia owning a minority share. In July of last year, trial production of the “Fiat Grande Panda” electric car commenced at the factory, and the start of serial production was expected several times, with the most recent announcement being made in February.
The Fiat Panda electric model will offer a range of around 320 kilometers on a single charge and will be available in seven colors for customers.
As reported by “Auto-moto revija,” Fiat recently unveiled a hybrid version of the model at the Brussels Motor Show, which will be produced at their factory in Italy. Although pricing details for the Serbian market are still pending, orders for the electric model are being accepted in Europe, starting at €24,900 for the base model. In July of last year, Carlos Tavares, the former CEO of Stellantis, commented on the pricing strategy for the car.
“I believe this car will become the best seller in Germany, Italy, France, and Spain. I think we’re now more competitive than Chinese models, especially in terms of price. The ‘Grande Panda’ will initially be 30% cheaper than its competitors, which means with the state subsidy, it will be available for €15,000 to €16,000,” Tavares said.
