Stellantis and Leapmotor begin B10 electric SUV production in Spain

Stellantis Leapmotor electric vehicles automotive manufacturing Zaragoza factory

Stellantis and Chinese automaker Leapmotor have officially launched mass production of the B10 electric SUV at the Figueruelas plant in Zaragoza, Spain. This marks the first time a Chinese vehicle brand has been manufactured in Spain, a strategic move facilitated by a joint venture where Stellantis holds a 51% stake. The B10 is notable for having approximately 40% of its components produced locally, helping the brand navigate European import tariffs. Stellantis has also confirmed that a second Leapmotor model, the B05, is scheduled for production at the same facility in early 2027.

Separately, Leapmotor is expanding its European footprint with the B03 electric hatchback, which features a 53 kWh battery and a range of up to 390 km. Meanwhile, Volkswagen Group has announced a major restructuring under its 'Future Plan 2030,' which includes removing 75 models from its lineup over the next decade to focus on electrification and profitability.

In labor news, the Stellantis plant in Vigo, Spain, recently concluded elections for its works council. The SIT-FSI union maintained its dominance, securing 21 of the 33 available delegate seats. Additionally, the Spanish brand EBRO has launched a promotional campaign for its hybrid SUV models, offering price reductions on the s400 and s700 series.

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Danilo Annese · Figueruelas · Jiangming Zhu · Leapmotor · Leapmotor International · Stellantis · Volkswagen Group · Zaragoza

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[● 7 SOURCES] Stellantis and Leapmotor have officially started mass production of the B10 electric SUV at the Figueruelas plant in Zaragoza, Spain. www.lavozdegalicia.es · testcoches.es · www.atlantico.net · www.clubalfa.it · www.laopinioncoruna.es · +2 more
[DISPUTED] Leapmotor is introducing the B03 electric hatchback to the European market, featuring a 53 kWh battery and a range of up to 390 km WLTP. autorepublika.com · www.chceauto.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] The SIT-FSI union secured a majority in the recent elections for the Stellantis Vigo works council, winning 21 of the 33 delegate seats. metropolitano.gal · www.farodevigo.es
[○ 1 SOURCE] Volkswagen Group plans to reduce its model lineup by 75 models over the next decade as part of its 'Future Plan 2030' strategy. autoblog.rs
[○ 1 SOURCE] Spanish automaker EBRO has launched a promotional campaign offering hybrid SUV models, such as the s400, starting at 18,990 euros. www.hibridosyelectricos.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Zaragoza plant is scheduled to begin production of a second Leapmotor model, the B05, in the first half of 2027. www.atlantico.net · www.larazon.es
[● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 40% of the B10's components are produced locally in Spain. www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.larazon.es
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Spanish-made B10 Pro features a larger 60.8 kWh battery compared to the 56.2 kWh battery in the Chinese-imported version. testcoches.es