Lancia Gamma flagship EV based on STLA Medium, scheduled to arrive in 2026.

Lancia, a subsidiary of Sterantis, plans to launch three electric vehicles this decade. The brand's flagship will be launched in 2026, joining the previously announced Delta and Epsilon.

The Epsilon will be unveiled in February and will go on sale next year in markets where Lancia operates. The Gamma will follow in 2026 and the Delta in 2028. The Epsilon will eventually be offered with an optional gas engine in mild hybrid form, but the Gamma and Delta are expected to be offered only as EVs.

The teaser shots released as part of Friday's announcement do not showcase much of the Gamma's design, but Lancia has previously described the car as a “fastback,” a body style that the original Gamma offered in the 1970s and 1980s, known as the Gamma Berliner. Lancia also states that the modern Gamma will be 185 inches long and will ride on Sterantis' STLA Medium platform. [STLA Medium is one of four highly modular platforms that Sterantis introduced two years ago, capable of supporting gas, hybrid, and electric powertrains. EVs based on this platform can be either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and can be equipped with batteries with a capacity of up to 98 kwh. The platform has a corresponding power output of 214-382 hp and a maximum range of approximately 370 miles as measured by the EPA.

Gamma's production will take place at the Melfi plant in Italy. The plant is currently home to the aging Jeep Renegade and Compass, and will begin production of the new Compass based on the STLA medium platform next year.

The design of Lancia's flagship will likely share elements with Lancia's Pu+Ra HPE concept unveiled last year. The concept featured a wedge-like shape with round elements in the taillights and a Y-shaped motif in the front that forms something resembling daytime running lights.

The three new Lancia models will replace the previous generation Ypsilon, which has been on sale since 2011.Founded in 1906, Lancia, one of Italy's oldest car brands, has been in the doldrums for many years, but under the leadership of Sterantis, has been given new life . Attempts to rebadge Chrysler as Lancia were made over the last decade, but without significant success.

The brand is now entirely focused on the European market, so don't look for any of the new Lancias to reach the United States.