Stellantis could build Leapmotor EVs in Europe, North America

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Stellantis STLA-N could build electric vehicles based on technology from Chinese affiliate Leapmotor in Europe, North America or other markets where it needs competitively priced models to compete with Chinese EV makers, Chief Executive Carlos Tavares said on Tuesday. “At one point in time, Western governments may be tempted to block Chinese exports,” Tavares said. “We have the opportunity to assemble Leapmotor cars inside the bubble. It could be Europe it could be North America.” Stellantis is considering building Leapmotor EVs in Italy, Automotive News Europe reported earlier this week. “There’s no reason to exclude any country that has a...