Leapmotor’s B10 electric SUV, now produced in Spain, meets strict EU local content rules, securing its classification as a European-made vehicle. This development allows the model to bypass the 30.7% tariff that would otherwise apply to Chinese imports, offering cost savings for buyers. The move highlights how automakers are strategically expanding production within the EU to navigate trade barriers. Buyers considering electric SUVs may find this shift impacts pricing and availability.


Leapmotor's B10 electric SUV production in Spain generates enough local content to qualify as European-made, avoiding a 30.7 percent tariff on Chinese imports.