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China's Leapmotor expects mass production in October from assembly project in Spain

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Posted on March 16, 2026

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BEIJING, March 16 (Reuters) - Chinese EV maker Leapmotor said on Monday that it expected mass production of its vehicles from Spain from October, with some projects with Stellantis being in "advanced

Leapmotor Expects Mass Vehicle Production in Spain Starting October 2025

Leapmotor's Expansion and Financial Performance

Mass Production Plans in Spain

BEIJING, March 16 (Reuters) - Chinese EV maker Leapmotor said on Monday that it expected mass production of its vehicles from Spain from October, with some projects with Stellantis being in "advanced negotiation stages."

Joint Venture with Stellantis

Stellantis is a shareholder for Leapmotor and the two automakers have a joint venture to push overseas expansion.

Assembly Project Timeline

An assembly project in Spain is expected to start mass production in October, the company said in its earnings statement.

Financial Results

The Chinese automaker turned to a net profit of 0.54 billion yuan ($78.31 million) in 2025 from a 2.82 billion yuan loss a year before, it added on Monday.

($1 = 6.8955 Chinese yuan renminbi)

(Reporting by Ju-min Park and Zhang Yan; Editing by Bernadette Baum)

Key Takeaways

  • Mass production at Stellantis’s Zaragoza/​Figueruelas plant in Spain is slated to begin in October 2026, starting with the B10 model, then expanding to three more models by 2027; initial volumes expected at ~40,000 units annually (evmagz.com).
  • Stellantis and Leapmotor’s 51:49 joint venture, Leapmotor International, is spearheading European expansion—from production to distribution—leveraging Stellantis’s dealer and service networks across Europe (electrive.com).
  • Leapmotor turned around its fortunes in 2025, posting annual net profit of 0.54 billion yuan (~USD 78 million), compared to a loss of 2.82 billion yuan the prior year, while achieving semi‑annual profits earlier and strong delivery growth (smartkarma.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will Leapmotor start mass production of vehicles in Spain?
Leapmotor expects to begin mass production at its assembly project in Spain from October.
Who is Leapmotor partnering with for overseas expansion?
Leapmotor is working with Stellantis, a shareholder, through a joint venture for overseas projects.
What was Leapmotor's financial result in 2025?
Leapmotor reported a net profit of 0.54 billion yuan ($78.31 million) in 2025, from a previous loss.
What stage are Leapmotor's projects with Stellantis in?
Some projects with Stellantis are in advanced negotiation stages, according to Leapmotor.
Where is Leapmotor's assembly project located?
Leapmotor's assembly project is located in Spain, targeting mass production for Europe.

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