Auto Manufacturer Stellantis Announces 10-Year Complimentary Connected Car Services for Brands like Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Fiat, or Option for Paid Wi-Fi Subscription
**Stellantis Introduces Simplified Connected Services Structure for Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT, Chrysler, and Alfa Romeo Vehicles**
Stellantis has announced a revamped two-tier subscription system for its connected services, aiming to streamline the customer experience and offer greater value in its digital auto ecosystem. The new structure is now being rolled out across eligible vehicles in the U.S., with Canadian customers expected to benefit in the coming months.
The new system, named Connect ONE and Connect Wi-Fi PLUS, offers essential connectivity and safety features, as well as premium services for enhanced convenience and security.
**Connect ONE**
Connect ONE, available at no extra cost, comes active for 10 years from the date of purchase or lease. Key features include over-the-air (OTA) software updates, vehicle health reports, alerts, and service scheduling, automatic SOS calls and recall notifications, remote lock and unlock via the brand app, digital key for smartphone-based access and engine start (when available), in-vehicle games, EV charging controls and management tools (where applicable), and basic navigation.
This package is available for new and eligible used vehicles and is designed to provide essential connectivity and safety features throughout most of the vehicle's lifespan.
**Connect Wi-Fi PLUS**
Connect Wi-Fi PLUS, a premium subscription, offers unlimited Wi-Fi data and can support up to eight devices with a reliable hotspot. Following a 3-month free trial for new vehicle purchases, the cost is $17.99 per month. Key features include advanced remote operations, such as starting your vehicle, activating climate control, and locating it using horn/lights; stolen vehicle tracking; drive alerts; voice assistant for hands-free control of vehicle functions and smart home integration; connected navigation with real-time traffic updates, speed camera alerts, fuel prices, map updates, and last-mile guidance; and Alexa Built-in.
**Additional Details and Brand Coverage**
The new structure officially covers Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and FIAT vehicles, with some connected services for Chrysler and Alfa Romeo vehicles appearing separately or unchanged in certain model years. Connect Wi-Fi PLUS integrates voice controls, connected navigation, real-time traffic updates, speed camera alerts, fuel prices, and last-mile guidance. Connect Wi-Fi PLUS offers security features like stolen vehicle tracking and Drive Alerts that let users define geofences, speed limits, and time-based restrictions. Amazon Alexa is embedded directly into eligible Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT, Chrysler, and Alfa Romeo vehicles, enabling voice control for both in-car functions and smart devices at home.
**Summary Table**
| Feature | Connect ONE (Free) | Connect Wi-Fi PLUS (Premium) | |-----------------------------|----------------------------|-----------------------------------| | Duration | 10 years | Subscription, after 3-month trial | | Cost | $0 | $17.99/month | | OTA Updates | Yes | Yes | | Vehicle Health Reports | Yes | Yes | | SOS Calls/Recall Alerts | Yes | Yes | | Remote Lock/Unlock | Yes | Yes | | Digital Key | Yes (when available) | Yes (when available) | | In-Vehicle Games | Yes | N/A | | EV Charging Controls | Yes (where available) | N/A | | Basic Navigation | Yes | Enhanced Navigation | | Wi-Fi Hotspot | No | Yes (8 devices, unlimited data) | | Advanced Remote Operations | No | Yes (start, climate, locate) | | Stolen Vehicle Tracking | No | Yes | | Drive Alerts | No | Yes | | Voice Assistant | No | Yes (hands-free, smart home) | | Alexa Built-in | No | Yes |
This new structure aims to simplify the customer experience and provide greater value and clarity in Stellantis’ connected vehicle ecosystem. The overhaul of Stellantis' connected services structure represents a strategic move to position connected services as a defining pillar of its brand experience in the digital auto age. New vehicle buyers can access a three-month free trial of Connect Wi-Fi PLUS, provided they activate it within 30 days of purchasing or leasing the vehicle. Activation of the Connect ONE package is handled at the dealership, while the trial for Connect Wi-Fi PLUS can also be initiated during setup.
Older models such as 2025 and earlier Dodge Durango, Chrysler Pacifica, and Jeep Compass vehicles will retain their current connected services structure. SiriusXM satellite radio and optional services like Hands-Free Active Driving remain unchanged in the overhaul. For current Stellantis owners with eligible models, the new packages will be available retroactively starting this month.
- The overhaul of Stellantis' connected services structure represents a strategic move to position connected services as a defining pillar of its brand experience in the automotive industry, leveraging technology.
- Connect Wi-Fi PLUS, a premium subscription service, extends beyond essential connectivity and safety features found in Connect ONE, offering unlimited Wi-Fi data and advanced remote operations for enhanced convenience and security in transportation.
- The new structure's strategic focus on finance and industry collaboration allows Stellantis to offer customer-oriented solutions, ensuring value in both the digital auto ecosystem and the broader finance landscape.
