Amid the collapse of electric vehicles, Stellantis brings diesel cars back to life in Europe

According to a survey of dealer websites and company comments, Stellantis, the company that owns Fiat and Jeep, is secretly bringing back diesel versions of at least seven car and van models throughout Europe as it moves away from electric vehicles.

The fourth-largest carmaker in the world, Stellantis, made a previously undisclosed strategic change in late 2025 by returning diesel variants in Europe for models ranging from different vans to the Peugeot 308 and the high-end DS No. 4 hatchback.

Sales of electric vehicles fell short of projections, and this change coincides with Europe relaxing emissions regulations that would extend the life of combustion engines.

Under President Donald Trump, whose administration last week overturned a scientific judgment that greenhouse gas emissions threaten human health, the United States, Stellantis’ primary market, is likewise reversing its stance on electric vehicles. last includes the removal of emissions regulations for vehicle and truck tailpipes.