Stellantis has confirmed that the new electric Lancia Gamma will enter production in 2026 at its Melfi plant in Italy, a facility that is currently suffering from chronic undercapacity.
The decision marks a significant step in Lancia’s revival, expanding its lineup to two models alongside the Ypsilon, which has been Lancia’s only offering since 2017 and is sold only in Italy.
The new Gamma will be built on Stellantis’s STLA Medium platform, which supports multi-energy options, including full electric and hybrid powertrains. With this platform, the new Gamma could incorporate either pure electric or electrified powertrains, broadening its appeal in the European market.
Historically, the Melfi plant has been integral to Italian automotive production, producing iconic models and maintaining a high standard of Italian craftsmanship and innovation.
The choice of Melfi underscores Stellantis’s commitment to Italian manufacturing and aligns with its broader strategy of enhancing sustainable, premium vehicle production.
Currently, the Melfi plant manufactures the Jeep Compass, Renegade and Fiat 500X and is part of Stellantis’s roadmap towards electrification.
The Lancia Gamma’s design is set to feature a fastback saloon style with a coupé-inspired sloping rear, positioning it among competitors like the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 3 Series.
It is around 4.7m in length, and will serve as Lancia’s flagship, showcasing Italian styling and a focus on sustainable performance.
This production announcement comes as part of Lancia’s wider resurgence strategy, which includes expanding across Europe with over 70 dealerships planned in countries such as France, Belgium, and Spain.
It’s too early to say if Lancia will ever make it to right-hand drive markets like Malaysia and Australia as it all hinges on how well the brand is doing.
It will be a few years before there is some clarity on Lancia’s expansion options outside Europe.
