Opel & Peugeot face long delivery times for long-range EVs

A Stellantis dealer in Germany told Automobilwoche that deliveries have been pushed back to the first or second quarter of 2027. Other dealers reportedly have not yet received binding delivery dates. The delays are causing growing frustration among dealers and customers alike.

The situation is particularly problematic for Opel and Peugeot, as it affects only those customers who are willing to pay nearly €5,000 more for a larger battery with a 97 kWh capacity—rather than 73 kWh—to achieve a greater range in the same model.

Dealers, meanwhile, face further frustration: customers either cancel their purchase contracts or require a replacement vehicle to bridge the waiting period, with dealers typically bearing the costs.

The delays affecting the long-range variants may be linked to fleet business. According to reports, Stellantis is prioritising a large fleet order, although the company has not confirmed this. A spokesperson did, however, point to strong demand from business customers: “Demand—particularly from B2B fleet customers, who account for almost 90 per cent of orders—currently exceeds production capacity.” The situation is compounded by a slower-than-expected ramp-up at a supplier.

Stellantis currently expects to complete deliveries for existing business customer orders by September 2026, while private customers will receive their new long-range electric vehicles by the first quarter of 2027.

automobilwoche.de (in German)