Stellantis And Leapmotor Announce Their Intention To Take Their Strategic Partnership To The Next Level

Stellantis and Leapmotor are deepening their partnership to boost electric vehicle production and affordability in Europe. The companies plan to add a new line at Stellantis’ Zaragoza plant, where an all-new Opel electric C-SUV will be manufactured alongside Leapmotor’s C-SUV B10 model, with production of the B10 potentially starting as early as 2026. The Opel model’s production timeline is under evaluation, with a potential launch in 2028. The partnership will leverage the LPMI joint venture to enhance purchasing power and reduce costs by combining Stellantis’ scale with Leapmotor’s access to China’s New Energy Vehicle ecosystem. This will strengthen supply chain resilience while accelerating the development of new models for European markets. Additionally, the Villaverde, Madrid plant will see expanded production, with a new Leapmotor vehicle slated for manufacture starting in the first half of 2028. This follows the planned end of Citroën C4 production at the site and includes discussions about transferring ownership to LPMI’s Spanish subsidiary. Vehicles produced at Villaverde will comply with Made-in-Europe standards and be marketed in Europe and the Middle East and Africa regions. Stellantis acquired a 21% stake in Leapmotor in October 2023 and launched LPMI, a joint venture responsible for manufacturing and selling Leapmotor vehicles outside Greater China. Since its 2024 launch in Europe, LPMI has expanded to over 850 sales and service points, delivering more than 40,000 vehicles in Europe by 2025 and entering new markets in South America, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa. The brand also launched in Mexico in April 2026. The collaboration aims to support affordable electric vehicle production in Europe while reinforcing local manufacturing capabilities. The partnership builds on the success of models like the T03 and C10, which have driven Leapmotor’s growth in global markets.