Alfa Romeo has abandoned its plan to become an all-electric carmaker from 2027. Instead, the Stellantis brand is focusing on a multi-energy strategy. One of

The Italian marque planned to go fully electric in 2027 but will now continue offering gas powertrains as it plots a radical reimagining of the Giulia sedan.

Of course, only those inside the Alfa Romeo or larger Stellantis buildings can say for certain, but it’s probably not a huge reach to expect the Giulia will sport styling close

The news comes by way of an interview with Alfa Romeo / Maserati CEO Santo Ficili, who took the helm at the automaker back in October 2024. While detailing the brand’s upcoming model push through 2030, Ficili made mention of a new Stelvio coming for 2025, and that the Giulia will follow in 2026.

Rather than another conventional-bodied upright SUV, Alfa could be looking at something more stylish for this one by way of a crossover coupe. The style, popularized by the BMW X6 and a host of Mercedes-Benz SUV Coupe and Audi Sportback models, is less stodgy than the usual SUV, and that suits the brand's character well.

The new Alfa Romeo Stelvio is due this spring and the next Giulia will follow in 2026 as a fastback crossover. Both will utilize the new Dodge Charger platform

Alfa Romeo is joining the long list of car companies scaling back their EV plans. A few days ago, new CEO Santo Ficili told French media L’Argus that the brand won’t become fully electric by 2027 as previously envisioned and will instead implement a multi-energy strategy.

Alfa Romeo has decided to move away from an EV-only future to adopt a “multi-energy” approach that includes real engines.This change comes amid an identity crisis as the Italian automaker drowns in declining sales in North America and mounting pressure from its dealer network to do something.

Alfa Romeo is walking back a plan to go all-electric by 2027, keeping internal-combustion models in the mix for now amid slumping North American sales, reports Automotive News.