Stellantis and Bolt have announced a partnership to develop and deploy Level 4 (driverless) autonomous vehicles for commercial operations across Europe. The collaboration will leverage Stellantis’ AV-Ready Platforms, specifically the eK0 medium-size van and STLA Small platforms, and integrate them into Bolt’s extensive shared mobility network. Bolt, a leading European mobility platform, currently provides ride-hailing services in over 50 countries, including 23 EU Member States.
The companies plan to begin deploying test vehicles for trials in European countries starting in 2026. This deployment will follow a phased approach, moving from prototypes and pilot fleets to a progressive industrial scale-up, with an initial production target set for 2029. Both companies are committed to the highest safety, reliability, and cybersecurity standards and will work closely with European regulators to ensure responsible testing, certification, and scalable deployment.
This partnership is a significant step for Bolt towards its ambition of having 100,000 autonomous vehicles available on its shared mobility platform by 2035. For Stellantis, the collaboration expands its partner ecosystem in Europe and advances its global driverless mobility strategy, utilizing its AV-Ready Platforms designed for scalable and safe Level 4 deployment. The goal is to provide fully autonomous, driverless ride-hailing services across Europe.
