Leapmotor: "We're not just assembling parts that come from China"
The Chinese car manufacturer produces vehicles through a joint venture with partner Stellantis. Leapmotor International boss Danilo Annese explains how "Made in Europe" is supposed to continue.
Leapmotor, a Chinese automaker, has started production in Europe at a Stellantis plant in Saragossa, Spain. The company, which has a joint venture with Stellantis, produced its first B10 compact SUV in mid-October and plans to start producing the B05 compact car at the same plant in the first quarter of 2027. Leapmotor has seen significant growth in Europe, with over 10,000 cars registered in the EU from January to September, a 250% increase from the same period last year.
The company also plans to produce a new electric SUV with Opel, starting in 2028, which will utilize Leapmotor's electric architecture and battery technology.
Written by urgent.news from Handelsblatt's report — not a translation of it. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
