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Stellantis to build small electric vehicles with Leapmotor

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12 October 2026

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Italy

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Fusion42 · 12 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Stellantis is collaborating with Leapmotor to develop a new e-car platform for small electric vehicles priced around €15,000, with production planned at Stellantis' Pomigliano plant in Italy and market launch expected in 2028.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Electric Vehicles.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a new opportunity in European affordable EVs as Stellantis blends its small car expertise with Leapmotor’s rapid build method to launch entry-level electric models by 2028. This opens room to supply or compete in the low-cost EV market reshaping Europe’s city car segment.

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