Stellantis to build low cost EVs at Pomigliano plant using Leapmotor platform from 2028
By Eve
Stellantis will manufacture affordable electric vehicles at its Pomigliano facility in Italy using a platform developed with Chinese partner Leapmotor. The carmaker plans to produce two models starting in 2028, with entry pricing set at €15,000. The move signals Stellantis's strategy to compete in the budget EV segment through its joint venture technology.
Why it matters
Mass market EVs priced at €15,000 will accelerate fleet electrification and expand the addressable market for workplace and destination charging infrastructure. The 2028 timeline gives charging operators a clear window to prepare network capacity for increased affordable EV adoption in Southern Europe.
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- Original title
- “Stellantis to Build Low-Cost EVs in Pomigliano Using Platform Developed With Leapmotor”
- Published
- 13 October 2026
- Updated
- 14 October 2026
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- Electric Vehicles
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- Italy
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- Stellantis · Leapmotor
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