Stellantis pulls back on EVs and hybrids as $7,500 credit nears end

Stellantis NV has dialed back production of its electrified lineup — with dealers prevented from ordering several models — as the end of the federal $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit approaches on Sept. 30.

The carmaker wouldn't provide details on the changes but confirmed at least some production of electric models had paused. "In line with our retail priorities and the plans shared with our dealer network, we are working to ensure our production plan is in line with consumer demand," Stellantis spokeswoman Jodi Tinson said in a statement.

Stellantis retailers said the carmaker has either fully stopped or restricted orders on its EV offerings and plug-in hybrids — including the fully-electric Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona, as well as the hybrid Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee