On October 16, 2026, against the backdrop of deepening China-EU economic and trade cooperation and the global automotive industry's green transformation, the landmark strategic cooperation between Leapmotor and Stellantis Group achieved a milestone industrialization outcome—the Leapmotor B10 officially commenced mass production at the Zaragoza plant in Spain. This move marks Leapmotor's full entry into a new stage of localized intelligent manufacturing in Europe, pioneers a new cooperation path of complementary advantages and win-win synergy between the Chinese and European automotive industries, and injects new momentum into the upgrade of global electric mobility.
This cross-border industrial collaboration is of profound significance, breaking the single model of traditional automotive trade. Leveraging Leapmotor's globally leading new energy core technologies and efficient product iteration capabilities, combined with Europe's mature industrial manufacturing system, comprehensive industrial supporting facilities and localized market experience, the two parties join forces with complementary strengths to jointly enhance the competitiveness of European electric mobility products, support the low-carbon transformation of the European automotive industry, and vividly demonstrate the depth and vitality of China-EU economic and trade cooperation.
Strategy takes root, integrating into Europe's local high-end manufacturing system
From strategic signing to industrial implementation, the cooperation between Leapmotor and Stellantis Group has been steadily deepened and fully implemented. The Zaragoza plant in Spain, where this mass production is implemented, has 43 years of profound automotive manufacturing heritage, with cumulative vehicle output exceeding 10 million units, exquisite manufacturing processes and rigorous quality control systems, making it a veteran benchmark production base in Europe.
Relying on Stellantis' mature production management system and European localization layout advantages, combined with Leapmotor's self-developed core technical strength in electric drive systems and intelligent vehicles, the Leapmotor B10 has smoothly integrated into the plant's production system, sharing intelligent manufacturing lines with globally classic models such as the Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208, and Lancia Ypsilon, fully aligning with Europe's top automotive manufacturing standards, with product quality benchmarked against global high-end levels.
Silvia Vernetti, Head of Joint Ventures and Strategic Planning at Stellantis Group, stated that electrification transformation is not merely product iteration but a comprehensive industrial upgrade. The strategic synergy between Leapmotor and Stellantis, taking root through the Zaragoza plant, perfectly achieves the deep integration of global cutting-edge technology, ultimate product competitiveness and European industrial heritage, providing a new model for regional electrification development.
The localized mass production of the B10 is a key step in Leapmotor's globalization strategy, not only filling the gap in localized manufacturing in Europe but also consolidating the industrial foundation for the brand to deeply cultivate the European market and radiate globally, accelerating the march of China's new energy intelligent manufacturing onto the world stage.
Dual-plant coordinated layout, building a complete localized manufacturing ecosystem in Europe
To adapt to the large-scale mass production needs of the Leapmotor B10 and deepen its European localization layout, Leapmotor partnered with the Stellantis engineering team to complete dedicated production line adaptation and upgrades, and simultaneously established a localized battery assembly base in Mallén, Spain, forming a "vehicle manufacturing + battery supporting" dual-plant coordinated industrial pattern.
The new battery plant focuses on battery module assembly and core key process production, achieving localized supporting supply of power batteries, thoroughly completing Leapmotor's European localized intelligent manufacturing chain, and realizing local closed-loop production from vehicle assembly to core components. This layout not only significantly improves production efficiency, optimizes the supply chain system and reduces delivery costs, but is also a benchmark practice of pragmatic cooperation and full-chain collaborative development in the China-EU automotive industry, laying a solid foundation for the localized rollout of subsequent models.
Original aspiration becomes reality, China's intelligent manufacturing shines on the global new energy track
Looking back at the beginning, in 2015 Leapmotor Technology founder Zhu Jiangming first conceived the idea of building cars in Spain; after eleven years of dedicated hard work, Leapmotor has completed a leapfrog transformation from entrepreneurial vision and self-developed technology to localized mass production in Europe, bringing China's new energy vehicle-building dream to fruition on European soil.
With continuous technological deepening and product iteration, Leapmotor's market momentum continues to surge, with monthly sales exceeding 100,000 units for three consecutive months in 2026, firmly ranking fourth among global new energy vehicle brands, with globalization competitiveness continuously rising. From domestic hot sales to overseas deep cultivation, Leapmotor has always been committed to promoting the popularization of global electric mobility with hardcore technology, accessible quality and reliable products.
Zhu Jiangming stated: "Technology-driven, connecting with each other, going global—this is the true portrayal of the future development of the automotive industry." The coordinated operation of the dual plants in Spain is a landmark milestone in Leapmotor's internationalization process, fully demonstrating the complementary value and win-win potential of the China-EU automotive industry in technological innovation, high-end manufacturing and ecosystem co-construction. In the future, Leapmotor will continue to uphold the core philosophy of technological innovation and user-centricity, relying on global coordinated layout and localized deep cultivation to provide global consumers with more advanced, reliable and cost-effective pure electric mobility products.
This mass production ceremony has attracted international attention, with important guests from both China and Spain including Chinese Ambassador to Spain Yao Jing, President of the Government of Aragon Jorge Azcón, and Spanish Secretary of State for Industry Jordi García Brustenga attending and witnessing the highlight moment. The gathering of official guests on site not only demonstrates the important value of this project to Spain's industrial upgrading, regional economic development and green transformation, but also reflects the firm consensus of China and Europe to deepen economic and trade cooperation and jointly promote low-carbon development.
Standing at a new starting point, Leapmotor will continue to deepen its strategic cooperation with Stellantis Group, continuously unleash industrial synergy potential, and deeply cultivate Europe's new energy blue ocean market. With the innovative model of "Chinese technology + European manufacturing," it will continue to empower regional electrification transformation, explore new paradigms of deep collaboration in the China-EU automotive industry, and contribute to the high-quality and sustainable green development of the global automotive industry.
