Gasgoo Munich- Leapmotor and Stellantis officially began series production of the Leapmotor B10 at the Zaragoza plant in Spain on October 16, 2026, marking the latest industrial development in their strategic partnership.
Key Takeaways
·The B10 entered mass production at Stellantis' Zaragoza plant on October 16, giving Leapmotor a localized manufacturing base in Europe.
·The Zaragoza plant has operated for 43 years and has produced more than 10 million vehicles. The B10 joins the Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208 and Lancia Ypsilon in the plant's production lineup.
·Engineering teams from Leapmotor and Stellantis adapted the production line for the B10 and established a battery assembly facility in Mallén, Spain.
·The Mallén facility focuses on battery-module assembly and related processes, supporting Leapmotor vehicle production in Europe alongside the Zaragoza vehicle plant.
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Production and supply chain
The B10 production program combines Stellantis' manufacturing system, industrial experience and European footprint with Leapmotor's electric-vehicle technology and product-development capabilities. The companies said they will also draw on their knowledge of European markets and customers.
Silvia Vernetti, Stellantis' head of joint ventures and strategic planning, said the transition to electric vehicles must also involve an industrial transition. She described Zaragoza as evidence that global technology and competitiveness can be combined with European manufacturing capabilities.
Together, the Zaragoza and Mallén facilities extend Leapmotor's European manufacturing footprint from vehicle assembly to supporting battery operations.
Background
Leapmotor founder Zhu Jiangming first considered starting an automaker while travelling in Spain in 2015, according to the source. Eleven years later, the company has begun localized production in the country as it expands its products and manufacturing operations internationally.
