Stellantis begins producing Leapmotor B10 SUV at its Zaragoza plant in Spain
By Eve
Stellantis has started production of Leapmotor vehicles at its Zaragoza plant, according to an Oct. 16 press release. The B10 SUV, offered in Europe as an all-electric model and as a gasoline range-extended series hybrid, will use spare capacity at the site and be sold through Stellantis' dealership network across the wider European region. Stellantis owns 51% of the Leapmotor International joint venture, launched in 2023, with Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co. holding the other 49%, according to a May 2026 press release.
Why it matters
Spanish assembly could help the B10 qualify under the EU's "Made in Europe" rules, which may strengthen its position in European fleet and dealer channels and add to future charging demand. Procurement teams and CPOs should factor in a growing volume of Leapmotor EVs and range-extended hybrids on European roads.
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- Original title
- “Stellantis starts building Leapmotor cars in Europe”
- Published
- 30 October 2026
- Updated
- 2 November 2026
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- Electric Vehicles
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- Stellantis · Leapmotor
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