17:49 19-12-2025

Leapmotor confirms Spain EV production from 2026 at Stellantis, starting with B10 and scaling to four models by 2027

Leapmotor will start EV production in Spain in 2026 at the Stellantis Zaragoza plant, launching the B10 (up to 40,000/year) and adding three models in 2027.

Chinese automaker Leapmotor has confirmed plans to launch electric vehicle production in Spain. Assembly is scheduled to begin in August 2026 at the Stellantis plant in Figueruelas, near Zaragoza. The first model off the line will be the Leapmotor B10 electric crossover, with a planned capacity of up to 40,000 vehicles a year. More details on its debut can be found in the 32CARS piece. Choosing an established facility suggests a pragmatic entry into EU manufacturing, minimizing ramp-up risks.

The plan was formally confirmed by Leapmotor’s global quality director, Ding Yunfei. He noted that in 2027 the lineup would be expanded with three more EVs — B05, A10, and A05 — meaning up to four brand models could be built at the Spanish site. Production volumes, he indicated, will follow European market demand. A phased rollout like this fits the current pace of EV adoption in the region and leaves room to fine-tune the mix.

In parallel, a new industrial setup is taking shape in Aragon. Lieder Automotive — a company formed by Fagor Ederlan and Duoli Technology — will be based in Borja and produce chassis for the Leapmotor B10. The plant is slated to start work in July 2026, with 14 production lines and 130 robots, and around 170 jobs planned. Localizing key components should streamline logistics and tighten quality control.

At the initial stage, Chinese specialists will be involved to train staff and refine processes. The project comes alongside other major investments in the region, including a future Stellantis and CATL battery plant. Leapmotor’s move strengthens Spain’s position in Europe’s electric vehicle industry, turning the country into one of the key locations for next-generation car production — a sign that the industrial base is expanding where the supply chain is gathering momentum.