Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor, with backing from Stellantis, has begun manufacturing its B10 crossover model in Spain, marking its first production outside China. The company has also inaugurated a new battery plant in the country, a strategic move aimed at avoiding potential European Union tariffs on imported vehicles. This development highlights the growing trend of Chinese automakers establishing local production hubs in Europe to navigate trade barriers. The initiative could reshape the competitive landscape of the European automotive market.
Leapmotor, backed by Stellantis, started producing the B10 crossover in Spain and opened a local battery plant, a move that helps Chinese automakers sidestep European Union tariffs.
