Stellantis & Qualcomm to Power New Vehicle Platforms With Snapdragon Digital Chassis Solutions

Stellantis N.V. and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. have announced a multi-year technology collaboration to utilise the latest Snapdragon Digital Chassis to deliver immersive in-vehicle experiences across Stellantis’ 14 automotive brands beginning in 2024. Leveraging the Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms and 5G capabilities for telematics systems, Stellantis will have the capability to offer personalised experiences that are continually upgradeable.  

Stellantis will use next-generation Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms to power the in-car communication and infotainment systems for STLA SmartCockpit, which is being designed and engineered together with Amazon and Foxconn.

This partnership with Qualcomm will facilitate Stellantis’ plan to merge all software domains into High Performance Computers. 

The first application will be in the Maserati brand to power the next generation Stellantis infotainment system. 

Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO, says: “Our technology collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies is another example of how we are identifying industry leaders to work alongside our passionate and talented internal teams as we transform our vehicles through a software-defined approach. This will ultimately better meet the needs of our customers’ lifestyles through safe, personalized, and always-connected features. Qualcomm Technologies’ broad experience in automotive and scale as a semiconductor leader will enable us to vertically integrate key elements of our new platforms and more closely manage the complete electronics supply chain to provide access to the best technologies enable the fulfillment of Stellantis’ volume potential and achieve our Dare Forward 2030 ambition.”

Cristiano Amon, President and CEO, Qualcomm Incorporated, adds: “Qualcomm is honored to expand our work with Stellantis to redefine vehicles in the 21^st century by bringing Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions to their future vehicles. By creating open, scalable, and comprehensive automotive platforms that encompasses semiconductors, systems, software, and services, we are empowering Stellantis, as well as the broader automotive ecosystem, to lead the transformation to the digital era of automobiles.”

Stellantis‘ iconic brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys.