Notably, that powertrain has recently been made compliant with incoming Euro 7 emissions standards. However, some sources suggest Alfa is looking at other options, including the 550bhp twin-turbo 3.0-litre straight six used by the combustion variant of the Charger Daytona.
Due to emissions rules, it’s possible that such a version could be offered only in certain markets, such as the US.
Game-changing technology
The Giulia and Stelvio will be first to use Stellantis’s new STLA Brain software architecture, which Alfa said would enable a more flexible dynamic character -particularly for the performance versions.
This advanced, centralised on-board computing system will use artificial intelligence to actively manage the car’s chassis dynamics, torque vectoring and active suspension damping in real time.
This, claims Alfa, will allow the electric versions to match the dynamic capabilities of lighter ICE siblings while mitigating against the added weight brought by an electric powertrain. The cars will also be updated over the air throughout their lifetimes for further refinement.
The STLA Brain is also expected to power a next-generation augmented reality head-up display. Notably for track-day enthusiasts, this system could potentially project a ‘ghost car’ onto the Tarmac ahead, showing drivers the optimal braking points and racing lines on a circuit.
The STLA Large platform uses an 800V electrical architecture – a first for Stellantis.
The smaller STLA Medium, which underpins cars ranging from the Peugeot e-3008/3008 to the DS N°8, has a 400V system.
Primarily, the 800V wiring will mean a substantially faster maximum charging rate, potentially beyond the 270kW of today’s fastest-charging Stellantis EVs.
However, it’s also important for the range-topping QV pair, as the higher voltage allows for thinner wiring and therefore a significant reduction to each car’s weight.
Both the Stelvio and Giulia will be built at the Cassino plant in italy alongside one or more Maserati models, also based on the STLA Large platform.