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 potential cost savings for buyers. The move highlights how automakers are strategically shifting production to avoid trade barriers while expanding their footprint in the region. Buyers and industry observers will watch closely to see if this trend accelerates among other electric vehicle manufacturers.
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.
