Leapmotor, a Chinese automaker with backing from Stellantis, has begun manufacturing its B10 crossover model in Spain, marking a strategic expansion into Europe. The company has also inaugurated a new battery production facility on-site, allowing it to avoid potential European Union import tariffs. This move highlights how Chinese automakers are increasingly turning to local production to navigate trade barriers. The development 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.
