Small cars have long held a place in the line-ups of Fiat, Citroën, Peugeot and Lancia. At the Movin’On Summit 2026, Guillaume Clerc, Senior Vice President, Fiat and Abarth Products at Stellantis, outlines the conditions that would enable these vehicles to find their place in Europe’s electric vehicle market.

First, he calls for stable rules so that manufacturers can plan their investments. He also urges stakeholders to examine the cost of additional requirements imposed on small models. In his view, the accumulation of specifications can drive up the price of vehicles whose affordability is precisely what makes them valuable to households.

Guillaume Clerc also addresses the question of volumes. In his view, purchase incentives and targeted investment could support demand and help manufacturers achieve economic viability in this segment. He expects Europe to provide a framework that encourages both the uptake of small electric cars and their production on the continent.