Stellantis has announced plans to manufacture small electric vehicles in Italy, leveraging its partnership with Chinese automaker Leapmotor. The move marks the company’s expansion into Europe’s growing EV market while tapping into Leapmotor’s expertise in affordable electric mobility. Production is expected to begin at an existing Stellantis facility, reinforcing the automaker’s commitment to local manufacturing amid rising demand for compact EVs. The collaboration signals a strategic shift toward cost-effective electric vehicles in a key European market.
Stellantis to build Leapmotor-based small EVs in Italy Automotive News
