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Stellantis and Leapmotor begin electric SUV production in Spain
Stellantis and the Chinese automaker Leapmotor have officially commenced mass production of the B10 electric SUV at the Stellantis manufacturing plant in Figueruelas, near Zaragoza, Spain. This marks a significant step in the strategic partnership between the two companies, which includes a joint venture named Leapmotor International. Under this arrangement, Stellantis holds a 51% stake and manages the brand's sales and production outside of China.
By manufacturing vehicles locally in Europe, Leapmotor aims to mitigate the impact of European Union tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and reduce logistics costs. The Zaragoza facility, which currently produces models such as the Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208, and Lancia Ypsilon, will also prepare for the production of the B05 electric hatchback, which is expected to begin in early 2027.
The B10 is a C-segment electric SUV designed for the European market, offering a range of over 400 km. The collaboration leverages Leapmotor's electric vehicle technology alongside Stellantis's established industrial expertise and quality control systems to strengthen the brand's presence across the European Union.
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Danilo Annese · Jiangming Zhu · Leapmotor · Leapmotor International · Stellantis · Zaragoza
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Production of the B05 electric hatchback is planned to start in the first quarter of 2027. fdrive.cz
- [● 3 SOURCES] The production program has resulted in more than 450 new hires in Zaragoza. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.europasur.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] Local manufacturing aims to reduce exposure to EU countervailing duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.europasur.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The first B10 units produced in Zaragoza are expected to reach customers between December 2024 and January 2027. fdrive.cz
- [● 4 SOURCES] Production of the B10 started on October 16 at the Stellantis plant in Figueruelas, near Zaragoza, Spain. fdrive.cz · www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.europasur.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] The production line has a potential capacity of 200,000 units per year. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.europasur.es
- [● 4 SOURCES] Leapmotor has officially begun mass production of the B10 electric SUV in Europe. fdrive.cz · www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.europasur.es
- [● 4 SOURCES] The B10 is manufactured on the same site as the Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208, and Lancia Ypsilon. fdrive.cz · www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.europasur.es