Vauxhall to launch Skoda Elroq rival co-developed and built by Leapmotor
By Eve
Vauxhall will introduce a new electric SUV to compete with the Skoda Elroq, co-developed and manufactured by Chinese EV maker Leapmotor. The model will be part of the Stellantis and Leapmotor joint venture, bringing additional electric vehicle options to the UK market. No specific launch date or production volumes were disclosed in the announcement.
Why it matters
The partnership signals Stellantis leveraging Leapmotor's manufacturing capabilities to expand its UK electric SUV lineup, potentially creating new charging infrastructure demand as the model rolls out. Procurement teams should monitor this launch for fleet adoption trends that may drive site development requirements.
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- “Vauxhall to launch Skoda Elroq rivalling SUV co-developed and built by Leapmotor”
- Published
- 8 May 2026 (date approximate)
- Updated
- 22 September 2026
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