Leapmotor starts volume production of B10 at Stellantis' Zaragoza plant

· Automotive & EV · Spain · China

Leapmotor has begun volume production of its B10 model at Stellantis' Zaragoza plant in Spain, marking a step in the Chinese automaker's European manufacturing push. The start of production at the Spanish site puts a Chinese-designed EV onto a Stellantis assembly line, a pattern the two partners have been building toward as Chinese brands localize output inside Europe to sidestep trade friction. Volume production is the point at which a model moves from pilot builds to sellable units, so the milestone matters for Leapmotor's European supply plans. The items do not disclose planned output, launch markets or pricing for the European-built B10.

Why it matters：Chinese EV makers are shifting from exporting to building inside Europe, and a Chinese model on a Western partner's line tests whether such tie-ups can scale without triggering tariff retaliation.

Key points

  • Production is at Stellantis' Zaragoza plant in Spain
  • Leapmotor is the Chinese brand; Stellantis is the local manufacturing partner
  • No output targets or pricing disclosed

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