Stellantis is advancing its new industrial platform as the Vigo plant remains the key hub for the electric vehicle lineup, with the STLA program at its core. The planned investment has been clearly defined, and the facility’s leadership has publicly stated the scale of support required. The plant director, Ignacio Bueno, communicated to the media that the investment will run around 600 million euros. He noted that these funds are aimed at both capital equipment and the enhancement of facilities and products. During a recent visit by the President of the Xunta, Alfonso Rueda, Bueno emphasized that the plant would continue to receive assistance from the regional government as part of its long term strategy.
The Vigo facility’s plan to secure the Electric and Connected Vehicle Division as a cornerstone of its future is a central objective for Stellantis Spain. Bueno described Stellantis Spain’s desire to be part of the next generation of electric vehicle projects, underscoring the company’s commitment to integrating STLA across its manufacturing sites. The comments followed a meeting with regional leaders and a tour of the assembly line to review the plant’s most critical challenges and opportunities.
According to industry observers, Galicia and Vigo are expected to remain a reference point in the automotive sector. There is ongoing dialogue about additional governmental support beyond the existing Perte program to help the plant realize its ambitions. The local government is urged to ensure adequate funding channels so the region can sustain its competitive edge and continue to attract investment in the next generation of vehicles.
Rueda was joined by Francisco Conde, the First Vice-President and Minister for Economy, Industry and Innovation; María Jesús Lorenzana, the Minister for Employment Promotion and Equality; and Marta Fernández-Tapias, the Xunta’s regional representative in Vigo. The group explored the broader implications of the investment for the region and its workforce, and discussed avenues to accelerate development and production readiness across Stellantis’ Vigo operations.
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From another angle, the Fiat Doblo model is slated to begin production in the near term, with supply chain considerations such as microchips continuing to influence planning. Industry sources indicate that the current microchip shortage might persist into the coming year, though the impact is expected to be less severe than in the peak shortages seen earlier in the period. The situation remains a focal point for the factory’s production scheduling and supplier coordination.
While short-term adjustments are being made, the reintroduction of weekend shifts is discussed as a pathway to safeguarding employment levels. Figures suggest that around 1,400 jobs could be affected by the shift changes, though such measures would require a high degree of certainty before they can be implemented. Plant leadership stressed the need for stable conditions and clear timelines to advance any modifications to the work schedule, highlighting the importance of coordinated planning with labor representatives and regional authorities.