The first quarter of 2026 was a really bad one for Stellantis EV sales in the United States amid the EV retreat in the market.
Electric vehicle sales declined across the board particularly after the third quarter of 2025 when the EV federal tax credit was axed, and the trend continued in Q1 this year, with Stellantis seeing some dramatic declines.
While the report notes that the automaker’s overall sales rose 4% over the first quarter of 2025, the Dodge Charger Daytona, Jeep Wagoneer S and Fiat 500e EVs saw massive year-over-year declines that neared 100% for each of the three models.
Dodge Charger ICE Vs EV: It’s Not Even a Contest
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Starting with the Dodge Charger, Q1 2026 provided a good opportunity to see how customers react when faced with the choice of a gas engine and a battery-electric powertrain for the same model.
Buyers went overwhelmingly for the gas-powered Dodge Charger, which outsold its all-electric sibling 7 to 1. Dodge sold 1,672 six-cylinder Chargers compared to 240 Charger BEVs. Sales of the all-electric muscle car dropped 88 percent from 1,947 units in the first quarter of 2025.
That said, it’s worth pointing out that sales of the gas-powered Charger 4-Door and 2-Door—1,672 units in Q1 2026—are still very low compared to the previous generation Charger sedan and Challenger coupe, which exceeded a combined 20,000 units in Q1 2024 even after production of both models ended in December 2023.
Jeep Wagoneer S and Fiat 500e Sales Dropped 93% and 85% in Q1 2026
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Moving on to the Jeep brand, the Wagoneer S midsize electric SUV had a rough first quarter as well, with sales plunging 93% to 175 units, down from 2,595 in Q1 2025. Of the entire Stellantis USA lineup, only Fiat 500e sales were lower—excluding “zombie” models like the Jeep Renegade, Dodge Challenger and Fiat 500X, which appear in the Q1 sales report after sitting on dealer lots for months or even years.
The Wagoneer S has received mixed reviews so far, with the buggy software, questionable build quality, inconsistent brake feel and high pricing—it start at over $65,000—being frequently cited as downsides, while the performance, sleek styling and luxurious interior are generally appreciated. The abysmal Wagoneer S sales spells bad news for Jeep, which is getting ready to welcome its second EV to the lineup this spring, the Recon off-roader.
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Finally, the Fiat 500e is another Stellantis EV that flopped in Q1 2026, with sales collapsing 85% to 68 units, down from 448 units year-over-year. The electric city car is suffering in the US not only because of the overall EV downturn but also because it has a limited range of 149 miles and it’s too expensive.
The 2025 Fiat 500e starts at $30,500 (excluding $1,995 destination), which is simply too much for a car this small. The 2027 Chevy Bolt and 2026 Nissan Leaf are significantly bigger and more practical cars that offer more range while costing less than the Fiat.
