A major automotive manufacturer has temporarily halted electric vehicle production at a key plant in France due to a critical battery supply shortage, highlighting ongoing challenges in the global transition to electric mobility. The disruption underscores how tight supply chains remain for essential components, even as demand for EVs surges. Industry experts warn that such pauses could delay deliveries and impact consumer confidence in the short term. The move comes as automakers race to meet ambitious electrification targets amid rising energy costs and geopolitical tensions affecting raw material availability.
Battery shortage: Stellantis pauses EV production in France electrive.com
