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Stellantis Announces Manufacturing of a Second Leapmotor Model in Zaragoza
Acquirer
Stellantis
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Leapmotor models
Stellantis has announced that a second Leapmotor model, the B05, will be manufactured at its Zaragoza plant in Spain. This model will be produced alongside the Leapmotor B10 and other Stellantis vehicles.
✦ Meridian Analysis
Stellantis confirmed that its Figueruelas plant in Zaragoza will begin assembling the Leapmotor B05, a 218‑horsepower electric coupé, alongside the already‑running Leapmotor B10 and its own Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208 and Lancia Ypsilon programmes.
The announcement follows the official launch of B10 production on 16 October, marking the second model that Leapmotor International – the 51 %‑Stellantis, 49 %‑Leapmotor joint venture – will manufacture in Europe.
The mechanics centre on a joint‑venture production arrangement that leverages Stellantis’s FaSTLAne 2030 strategy.
The B05’s pricing from €19,400, combined with its dual‑battery options offering up to 482 km of range, adds a sportier, higher‑performance choice to the European‑built Chinese EV lineup.
Deal professionals will be looking for details that have not been disclosed, such as the production volume targets for the B05, the capital investment split between Stellantis and Leapmotor, and any external financing or state‑aid arrangements that may underpin the expansion.
Information on the timeline for ramp‑up, supply‑chain contracts for battery cells and the identity of any advisory firms involved would also be material for assessing the commercial impact of the joint‑venture’s next phase.
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