Stellantis and its Chinese partner Leapmotor may have abandoned plans to produce a second electric vehicle at Stellantis’s factory in Tychy, Poland.
According to the “Reuters,” the joint venture Leapmotor International is considering the possibility of using Stellantis’s factory in Eisenach, Germany, which produces Opel models, and its factory in Trnava, Slovakia, as alternative production sites for the electric crossover B10.
The change in production plans is believed to have arisen after the Beijing government indicated that Chinese automotive companies should suspend planned investments in European countries that support the imposition of additional tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in China.
It is worth noting that Leapmotor and Stellantis unveiled the new electric model aimed at Europe, the B10, at the recent Paris Motor Show. This model is based on Leapmotor’s new LEAP 3.5 platform, which offers advanced smart technologies, ADAS systems, a customizable digital cockpit, and smart driving features. However, the brand did not disclose technical details of the new 100% electric model, which it claims is a key part of its globalization strategy.
Through the B10, Leapmotor enters a highly competitive segment of the global market. Its combination of smart technology, bold design, and integrated features makes it stand out in a very crowded segment.
