Alfa Romeo Launches the Milano - Its First Electric Vehicle

Alfa Romeo has officially introduced its first electric vehicle, the Milano, a stylish B-segment crossover that marks a new era for the Italian carmaker With an emphasis on performance and design, the Milano is offered with two single-motor, front-wheel-drive electric powertrains producing 154 or 237 horsepower The fully electric Milano, named after the city of Milan where the brand was founded, comes equipped with a 54 kWh battery providing a range of up to 410 kilometers and sports features such as a unique grille, a telescopic gauge cluster, and two 10.25-inch screens. It is built on the e-CMP2 platform and measures 164.1 inches in length, which accommodates a 14.1 cubic foot trunk Available in both electric and hybrid variants, the Milano Elettrica and Milano Ibrida will hit the European market later this year, with pricing starting at around €30,000 and €29,900 respectively for the entry-level models in Italy The Milano Speciale launch edition is now open for orders at a starting price of 39,500 euros before government incentives. The Milano also sparks a controversy as it is the only Alfa Romeo model to be manufactured outside Italy, specifically at the Stellantis Tychy plant in Poland, a move criticized by the Italian government but defended by Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares for its cost-saving advantage of €10,000 Alfa Romeo plans to sell only electric vehicles by 2027, following a turnaround that started with the launch of the Tonale compact SUV and will include new versions of its Stelvio SUV and Giulia sport sedan.