"When it comes to production quality and cost efficiency, Vigo is a benchmark."

Anne Abboud, head of the Stellantis Pro One commercial vehicle division, leads a sector that is critical to the company because it is the undisputed leader in the commercial vehicle market in Europe, the Middle East, and South America.

Maintaining this leadership position is crucial for the brand's factories and the diversification of its offering. Two of Stellantis' main commercial vehicle plants are Atessa, Italy, and Vigo, Spain.

- What's the plan for the K9 vans (Citroën Berlingo, Fiat Doblò, Opel Combo, and Peugeot Partner) assembled at the Vigo factory, and what role do they play in the Stellantis Pro One universe?

- The K9 is key because it's the best model in Stellantis's commercial offering, so it's crucial that the Vigo factory operates at a high level. In many areas, when it comes to production quality and cost efficiency, Vigo is a benchmark.

- What's your opinion on the market situation for electric vans versus diesel and other options?

-We've launched a second generation of electric vehicles with greater range and improved capacity in mid-2024. The proportion is 9% electric vehicles. We currently have a 30.3% global market share with our products.

- How are you working to promote the sale of electric vehicles in order to comply with emissions standards?

We're doing everything we can to promote the mix of electric and combustion engines. We just introduced the electric K9 to our offering six weeks ago for the Spanish market. We're pushing as much range diversity as we can, but we're still at 9%, and the industry isn't moving as fast as we are.

-Are there any plans to expand the commercial vehicle portfolio to plug-in hybrid vehicles?

We're doing everything we can to meet customer needs, and plug-in hybrid technology is part of the solution. It's coming.

- What is the mix of electric models between large and small vehicles?

-It's different. Among large models, it's 4%, but among mid-size models like the K9, it's 16%. Smaller models are mostly electric because they're more commonly used in urban areas.

How does the trend toward more electric vehicle manufacturing affect production lines?

- The trend is clear: there are more and more electric cars, and we're working to adapt our factories to demand. A few years ago, this represented only 20% of production, and now it's around 30%.

- What do you think about the option of hydrogen engines for commercial vehicles?

- We're not ready. It's a very complex technique, so we're not ready to put more cars on the road with that technology.

- What do you think about the competition from new commercial vehicles coming from China?

- There aren't many companies offering anything in this segment right now. They're primarily attacking us on price. This means we need to offer a more comprehensive offering for our customers, along with personalized service. I think the answer lies in offering customers a solution tailored to their needs, something we offer at Stellantis Pro One with our CustomFit service.