Stellantis and Leapmotor Expand EV Tie-Up With Joint Manufacturing Plans
Stellantis and China's Leapmotor are deepening their partnership to include joint EV production in Europe, with a Spanish plant central to the arrangement.
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By The Maitland Mercury on May 4, 2026 at 8:15 PM EDT
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May 8, 2026 at 8:21 AM EDT
39 sources write about this
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In brief
Facts about this story
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Stellantis and Leapmotor plan to expand their partnership into joint EV manufacturing in Europe.
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A Stellantis plant in Zaragoza, Spain is at the center of the proposed production expansion.
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A new Opel electric SUV based on Leapmotor technology is targeted for production around 2028.
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Leapmotor launched a German EV subscription priced at 49 euros per month as part of its European push.
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Stellantis holds approximately 21 percent of Leapmotor and co-manages Leapmotor International, the joint sales venture.
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The two companies are also exploring joint EV platform development as part of the deepened alliance.
How outlets are covering it
1 day ago
Stellantis and China's Leapmotor Deepen Ties to Drive European EV Expansion
“The Wall Street Journal frames the partnership deepening primarily as a strategic push to accelerate Leapmotor's foothold across European markets.”
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China's Leapmotor Expands in Germany With EV Costing €49 a Month
“Bloomberg focuses on Leapmotor's consumer-facing German subscription offer as a signal of its direct retail ambitions in Europe.”
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Stellantis , China's Leapmotor plan to expand EV partnership, boost European production
“Reuters centers its coverage on the manufacturing dimension, framing the shift from distribution to joint production as the headline development.”
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Stellantis, China's Leapmotor to expand EV partnership to joint manufacturing in Europe
“The Financial Times situates the deal within Stellantis's effort to protect employment and output at its politically sensitive Spanish facilities.”
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Stellantis, China's Leapmotor to expand EV partnership to joint manufacturing in Europe
“Top Gear takes a consumer and heritage angle, drawing comparisons to classic Vauxhall nameplates while noting the Chinese technological underpinning.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis , China's Leapmotor plan to expand EV partnership, boost European production - The Economic Times
“ItalPassion highlights the possible transfer of plant ownership to Leapmotor as the most structurally significant element of the expanded deal.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis and China's Leapmotor Deepen Ties to Drive European EV Expansion
“Morningstar summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis, Leapmotor plan to expand partnership in Spain By Investing.com
“Investing.com South Africa summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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4 days ago
2026 Leapmotor B05 Ultra review: Quick drive
“7NEWS.com.au summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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23 hr ago
Stellantis Borrows Its Chinese Partner's Tech For New Opel EV | Carscoops
“Carscoops summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis And Leapmotor Announce Their Intention To Take Their Strategic Partnership To The Next Level
“wallstreet:online summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis and Leapmotor to add manufacturing to EV partnership
“Times LIVE summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
New Chevette? Vauxhall's building a cheap EV with Chinese help, here in 2028
“Top Gear summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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4 days ago
3 Upcoming New Electric Cars From Company That Owns Jeep And Citroen
“CarToq - India’s #1 auto content site summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis Gives China's Leapmotor a Plant and EV in Europe
“Financial Post summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Cavalier? Nova? A new Vauxhall SUV is on the way, but it hasn't got a name...yet | Auto Express
“Auto Express summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Vauxhall to launch new SUV developed with Leapmotor
“Autocar summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis expands Chinese alliance in bid to secure Spanish plants
“Financial Times News summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis And Leapmotor Announce Their Intention To Take Their Strategic Partnership To The Next Level
“The Manila times summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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22 hr ago
Vauxhall and Leapmotor collaborate to develop new C-segment electric SUV
“The Irish News summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis And Leapmotor Announce Their Intention To Take Their Strategic Partnership To The Next Level
“WBOC TV-16 summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Tesla's China bet has become a double-edged sword - Cryptopolitan
“Cryptopolitan summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Opel develops battery-electric SUV with Leapmotor technology - electrive.com
“electrive.com summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis, Leapmotor expand EV partnership in Europe | News.az
“News.az summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis , China's Leapmotor plan to expand EV partnership, boo
“Global Banking & Finance Review summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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23 hr ago
Stellantis and Leapmotor deepen partnership for new European SUV - Just Auto
“Just-Auto summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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We drive Chinese brand's best EV yet
“The Maitland Mercury summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Stellantis, Leapmotor expand partnership with Europe EV production
“CBT News summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis Leapmotor Partnership Expands in 2028
“The EV Report summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis And Leapmotor Announce Their Intention To Take Their Strategic Partnership To The Next Level
“GlobeNewswire summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis expands Leapmotor EV partnership with new Spain production
“Domain-B summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis expands partnership with Leapmotor: an electric SUV by Opel built in Zaragoza planned
“Il Sole 24 Ore summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis, Leapmotor Explore Spain EV Expansion
“StockTitan summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis and Leapmotor collaborate for European EV production
“EV Infrastructure News summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis to sell plant to Leapmotor... and Opel's next SUV
“ItalPassion summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis and Leapmotor plan to expand partnership with European production
“StreetInsider summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis and Leapmotor Deepen Strategic Partnership
“Intellectia summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis Hands Leapmotor the Keys to Its Spanish Factories
“WheelFront summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Stellantis and Leapmotor Consider Joint EV Platform Development
“GeneOnline summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Sources covering this story
39 sources write about this
39 articles tracked
Stellantis and China's Leapmotor Deepen Ties to Drive European EV Expansion
May 8, 3:19 AM
Stellantis , China's Leapmotor plan to expand EV partnership, boost European production
May 8, 2:19 AM
Stellantis, China's Leapmotor to expand EV partnership to joint manufacturing in Europe
May 8, 2:20 AM
Stellantis, China's Leapmotor to expand EV partnership to joint manufacturing in Europe
May 8, 3:41 AM
Stellantis , China's Leapmotor plan to expand EV partnership, boost European production - The Economic Times
May 8, 3:12 AM
Stellantis and China's Leapmotor Deepen Ties to Drive European EV Expansion
May 8, 3:37 AM
Stellantis, Leapmotor plan to expand partnership in Spain By Investing.com
May 8, 2:10 AM
Stellantis And Leapmotor Announce Their Intention To Take Their Strategic Partnership To The Next Level
May 8, 2:10 AM
3 Upcoming New Electric Cars From Company That Owns Jeep And Citroen
May 5, 4:00 AM
Cavalier? Nova? A new Vauxhall SUV is on the way, but it hasn't got a name...yet | Auto Express
May 8, 3:08 AM
Stellantis expands Chinese alliance in bid to secure Spanish plants
May 8, 4:19 AM
Stellantis And Leapmotor Announce Their Intention To Take Their Strategic Partnership To The Next Level
May 8, 2:13 AM
Vauxhall and Leapmotor collaborate to develop new C-segment electric SUV
May 8, 7:31 AM
Stellantis And Leapmotor Announce Their Intention To Take Their Strategic Partnership To The Next Level
May 8, 2:02 AM
Opel develops battery-electric SUV with Leapmotor technology - electrive.com
May 8, 3:39 AM
Stellantis , China's Leapmotor plan to expand EV partnership, boo
May 8, 2:19 AM
Stellantis And Leapmotor Announce Their Intention To Take Their Strategic Partnership To The Next Level
May 7, 8:00 PM
Stellantis expands partnership with Leapmotor: an electric SUV by Opel built in Zaragoza planned
May 7, 8:00 PM
Stellantis and Leapmotor plan to expand partnership with European production
May 7, 8:00 PM
Your State Brief
Impact by State
State Impact Score: 0-100
Higher scores mean more direct state-level policy, economic, safety, or service impact.
Michigan
MI
Impact: Medium
Why: Stellantis HQ and major US plants; EV partnership strategy may influence domestic investment and production decisions.
Local angle: Potential ripple effects on Michigan auto jobs and EV supply chain planning.
Sources: 2 local, 3 national · Federal impact: Medium
Ohio
OH
Impact: Medium
Why: Stellantis manufacturing footprint; broader EV cost competition from Chinese tech could affect plant utilization.
Local angle: Ohio facilities may see indirect pressure on future EV model allocations.
Sources: 1 local, 3 national · Federal impact: Low
Illinois
IL
Impact: Low
Why: Stellantis assembly operations; company-wide EV platform decisions could shift investment priorities.
Local angle: Limited near-term effect on Illinois plants but relevant to long-term Stellantis EV roadmap.
Sources: 1 local, 2 national · Federal impact: Low
Indiana
IN
Impact: Low
Why: Stellantis supplier and assembly presence; industry trend toward Chinese EV architectures noted.
Local angle: Possible influence on Indiana auto supplier ecosystem tied to Stellantis.
Sources: 1 local, 2 national · Federal impact: Low
Missouri
MO
Impact: Low
Why: Stellantis production sites; EV manufacturing partnerships may factor into capacity planning.
Local angle: Marginal impact on Missouri operations through corporate EV strategy.
Sources: 0 local, 2 national · Federal impact: Low
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