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 standard 30.7% tariff imposed on Chinese imports, offering cost advantages for buyers in the region. The move highlights how automakers are strategically shifting production to avoid trade barriers while expanding their footprint in key markets. Buyers considering the B10 may now benefit from lower prices due to the tariff exemption.
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.