Canada Kills Stellantis Plan To Build Chinese Cars At Former Dodge Challenger Plant
The Canadian government has rejected Stellantis's plan to build Chinese Leapmotor EVs at its former Dodge Challenger plant in Ontario. Stellantis is still considering alternatives, including building a future Chrysler model at the plant.
Stellantis's Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario has been idle since the end of 2023. The automaker had planned to retool the site to build a new Jeep, but changing regulations and slow EV demand led to the cancellation of those plans. Stellantis considered assembling Leapmotor EVs at the plant, but the Canadian government opposed this due to concerns over maintaining a domestic supply chain. Industry minister Mélanie Joly stated that federal support would depend on this condition. Stellantis remains committed to finding a new purpose for the plant, with possibilities including building a future Chrysler model. The company is expanding its partnership with Leapmotor in other parts of the world.
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