Camilla Jessen
Owners of electric models from Peugeot, Opel, Fiat, and Toyota may be eligible for reimbursement—if they paid out of pocket before April 2021.
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Auto giant Stellantis has acknowledged a widespread defect affecting the onboard chargers of several of its electric car models, leading to expensive repairs for many customers.
Now, the manufacturer is offering compensation—at least in some cases.
According to a statement issued to the Dutch consumer program Radar, Stellantis says customers who paid to replace the faulty chargers before April 2021 may apply for reimbursement.
But the group notes that each case will be reviewed individually, and it is still unclear whether the compensation scheme applies outside the Netherlands.
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“If the customer has paid for the replacement of the onboard charger at a brand repair shop before April 2021 and believes that he or she is entitled to compensation, the customer can contact customer service at the brand in question,” Stellantis told Radar.
The faulty chargers have affected owners soon after delivery in multiple countries where local voices have also raised red flags.
The problems reportedly affect a wide range of electric Stellantis models, including not only cars under its own brands but also Toyota models built on the same platform.
Which Models Are Affected?
The charger issue has been found more frequently in models built between 2019 and 2023, including:
Built from 2019–2022:
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Peugeot e-208
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Peugeot e-2008
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Citroën ë-C4
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Opel Corsa-e
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Opel Mokka-e
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DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
Built from 2020–2023:
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Citroën ë-Jumpy
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Citroën ë-SpaceTourer
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Citroën ë-Berlingo / ë-Berlingo XL
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Opel Combo-e / Combo-e Life
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Opel Vivaro-e / Zafira-e Life
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Peugeot e-Expert
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Peugeot e-Rifter
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Peugeot e-Traveller
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Peugeot e-Partner
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Fiat E-Scudo / E-Ulysse
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Fiat e-Doblò
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Toyota Proace Electric / Proace Verso Electric
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Toyota Proace City Electric / Proace City Verso Electric
A Case-by-Case Promise
Stellantis has not yet launched a blanket recall or automatic reimbursement program.
Instead, owners must actively reach out and prove they paid for repairs prior to April 2021 to be considered for compensation.
For now, affected customers outside the Netherlands are left waiting for clarification on whether they, too, will be eligible.
