Stellantis Introduces New Software-Based Products for B2C and B2B Customers
Stellantis is launching innovative software-based products targeting both individual and business customers. Over the past three years, software revenue has increased 2.5 times, with the number of connected vehicles reaching 13.8 million.
Key Achievements and New Features
- OTA Updates: Over 94 million over-the-air updates in 2023, enhancing vehicle mobility and features.
- Subscription Growth: Over 5 million users of subscription-based products in 2023.
- STLA Platforms: Integration of STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit, and STLA AutoDrive platforms by the end of 2024.
Next-Generation Technologies
- STLA Brain: A centralized computing system reducing the number of electronic control units (ECUs) in vehicles, enabling faster development of new functions. This technology offers full over-the-air access to sensors and actuators, allowing rapid innovation. New features can be developed in less than six months, significantly faster than the current process. The technology will be implemented by the end of 2024, with vehicle integration in 2025.
- STLA SmartCockpit: This platform introduces a new level of personalization and connected capabilities, utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). It offers seamless integration with users’ digital lives through a simplified menu system, AI-driven experiences for navigation, media management, climate control, lighting, and productivity features. A key element is the digital personal profile, which follows users across Stellantis vehicles. The technology will be available by the end of the year, debuting in Stellantis vehicles in 2025.
- STLA AutoDrive: Leveraging STLA Brain and STLA SmartCockpit, this system provides an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) that is intuitive, robust, and reliable. The goal is to significantly increase the uninterrupted driving time and distance supported by ADAS. The strategy includes industry-leading ADAS systems offering both “hands-off/eyes-off” and “hands-off/eyes-on” driving modes, with “eyes-off” technology ready for integration by the end of the year and market debut in 2025.
Global Technology Network
Stellantis uses a global network of technology development centers, operating 24/7 to tailor software for each of the company’s vehicle platforms.
Innovative Services and Applications
Stellantis introduces new services and applications to enhance mobility and convenience for users:
- e-ROUTES: Available in Europe, this smartphone app plans routes for electric vehicles, integrating real-time vehicle data. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display e-ROUTES on the car’s central display, customizing charging stops to driver preferences.
- ChatGPT: After a successful pilot in October 2023, Stellantis is introducing ChatGPT as a standard feature for new and existing vehicles, available in 20 European countries by the end of 2024. ChatGPT answers questions in natural language, assisting with daily tasks.
- AppMarket: In North America, AppMarket serves as a central connectivity hub, offering regularly refreshed services and subscriptions in the vehicle. AppMarket was wirelessly enabled in nearly half of Jeep® and Ram vehicles produced between 2021-2023, and will cover 99% of vehicles with the service by the end of 2024. A similar service is available for vehicles in Europe.
- Free2move Connect Fleet: An online fleet management platform allowing fleet managers to monitor vehicle status in real-time. The platform offers geolocation, geofencing, and tracking of battery charge and oil levels. In the event of vehicle theft, the system facilitates recovery.
- MyTasks: This tool provides drivers with all necessary information to complete tasks, even with changes or delays. Fleet managers receive automatic updates on task status, improving time and resource management.
- Mobilisights: Using data from 13.8 million connected Stellantis vehicles, Mobilisights delivers innovative solutions to improve fleet management, driver experiences, traffic management, and urban planning, while maintaining data privacy.
The Future of Stellantis Software
Stellantis aims to generate approximately 20 billion euros in additional annual revenue by the end of this decade through its software strategy. By continuously developing and implementing new online features, Stellantis enhances mobility for both private and business customers, providing innovative and sustainable solutions.
For more information on Stellantis software features, visit: myconnectedcars.stellantis.com.
