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 local battery plant, a strategic move aimed at avoiding potential European Union tariffs on imported vehicles. This development highlights growing efforts by Chinese automakers to establish European production hubs to comply with trade regulations. The initiative could reshape the competitive landscape of the European auto 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.
