Stellantis UXD Design:

The future of EV Energy Management

2030 Multi-Modal In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) System

About this Project

This project—a collaboration between Stellantis User Experience Design and the University of Michigan School of Information (SI 394: Automotive UX)—focused on redesigning the Alfa Romeo 2025 Giulia’s in-vehicle experience by envisioning a 2030 Smart Energy Management system for EVs. Guided by Stellantis’ 2030 vision for advanced multi-modal infotainment, we designed an AI-powered, future-ready IVI system capable of predictive modeling, multi-modal interaction, and brand-specific adaptation. As a team of two UX designers, we conducted competitive research, built wireframes, designed interaction flows, and developed high-fidelity prototypes supported by usability testing to deliver an intuitive, scalable, and brand-aligned energy management experience.

This project—a collaboration between Stellantis User Experience Design and the University of Michigan School of Information (SI 394: Automotive UX)—focused on redesigning the Alfa Romeo 2025 Giulia’s in-vehicle experience by envisioning a 2030 Smart Energy Management system for EVs.

Guided by Stellantis’ 2030 vision for advanced multi-modal infotainment, we designed an AI-powered, future-ready IVI system capable of predictive modeling, multi-modal interaction, and brand-specific adaptation. As a team of two UX designers, we conducted competitive research, built wireframes, designed interaction flows, and developed high-fidelity prototypes supported by usability testing to deliver an intuitive, scalable, and brand-aligned energy management experience.

Goals

The goal of this project was to create a next-generation EV Smart Energy Management system for 2030 that intelligently boosts driver confidence by maximizing battery performance, reducing range anxiety, and supporting eco-conscious driving. Our design aimed to leverage adaptive AI, predictive energy modeling, dynamic charging recommendations, context-aware multi-modal interactions, and vehicle-to-grid integration to deliver an intuitive, immersive, and future-ready energy experience that empowers users through automation, real-time insights, and clear energy visualization.

The goal of this project was to create a next-generation EV Smart Energy Management system for 2030 that intelligently boosts driver confidence by maximizing battery performance, reducing range anxiety, and supporting eco-conscious driving. Our design aimed to leverage adaptive AI, predictive energy modeling, dynamic charging recommendations, context-aware multi-modal interactions, and vehicle-to-grid integration to deliver an intuitive, immersive, and future-ready energy experience that empowers users through automation, real-time insights, and clear energy visualization.

Roles

UX/UI Designer

Tools

Figma

Team

2 UX/UI Designers

Timeline

4 weeks

Research

We conducted a literature review and analyzed EV driver discussions on Reddit to understand their core challenges. Across all sources, we found consistent pain points:

1. Difficulty maximizing battery performance
2. Ongoing range anxiety
3. Lack of trust in existing energy-management systems.

We conducted a literature review and analyzed EV driver discussions on Reddit to understand their core challenges. Across all sources, we found consistent pain points:

1. Difficulty maximizing battery performance
2. Ongoing range anxiety
3. Lack of trust in existing energy-management systems.

How might we help EV drivers maximize energy efficiency and reduce range anxiety through an intelligent, predictive, and easy-to-understand in-vehicle experience?

How might we help EV drivers maximize
energy efficiency and reduce range anxiety through an intelligent, predictive, and easy-to-understand in-vehicle experience?

How might we help EV drivers maximize energy efficiency and reduce range anxiety through an intelligent, predictive, and easy-to-understand in-vehicle experience?

Hi-Fi Wireframes

Driver Display

Go to Prototype

Hi-Fi Wireframes

Energy Management

Go to Prototype

Hi-Fi Wireframes

Energy Management - Mobile

Go to Prototype

Reflection

Developed a deep understanding of Automotive UX, especially how to design from a driver’s perspective by minimizing distraction, supporting glanceable interactions, and prioritizing essential controls within the driver’s reach.
Gained real client-facing experience by collaborating with the Stellantis UX team, incorporating their feedback, and iterating our designs to meet professional automotive standards.
Built foundational knowledge in automotive technology, including multi-modal interaction, IVI systems, infotainment design, and EV-specific considerations, which strengthened my ability to design for future mobility experiences.

Developed a deep understanding of Automotive UX, especially how to design from a driver’s perspective by minimizing distraction, supporting glanceable interactions, and prioritizing essential controls within the driver’s reach.
Gained real client-facing experience by collaborating with the Stellantis UX team, incorporating their feedback, and iterating our designs to meet professional automotive standards.
Built foundational knowledge in automotive technology, including multi-modal interaction, IVI systems, infotainment design, and EV-specific considerations, which strengthened my ability to design for future mobility experiences.

Developed a deep understanding of Automotive UX, especially how to design from a driver’s perspective by minimizing distraction, supporting glanceable interactions, and prioritizing essential controls within the driver’s reach.
Gained real client-facing experience by collaborating with the Stellantis UX team, incorporating their feedback, and iterating our designs to meet professional automotive standards.
Built foundational knowledge in automotive technology, including multi-modal interaction, IVI systems, infotainment design, and EV-specific considerations, which strengthened my ability to design for future mobility experiences.

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