Stellantis plans to manufacture an all-new battery-electric Opel C-SUV at its Figueruelas plant in Zaragoza, Spain, with production potentially starting in 2028. The vehicle will use components sourced through the Leapmotor International joint venture to enhance affordability, and will be built alongside Leapmotor’s C-SUV B10 model.
Stellantis is exploring the addition of a new production line at its Figueruelas plant in Zaragoza, Spain, to manufacture an all-new battery-electric Opel C-SUV, with output potentially beginning in 2028.
The Amsterdam-headquartered automaker announced the proposal on May 8 as part of an expanded strategic partnership with Hangzhou-based Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Leapmotor. The new Opel C-SUV BEV would be produced alongside Leapmotor’s C-SUV B10 model, which could enter production at the same Spanish site as early as 2026.
The Figueruelas plant currently manufactures the Peugeot 208 and Lancia Ypsilon, and has produced more than 10 million Opel Corsa units since 1982.
A central element of the proposal is the use of components sourced through Leapmotor International (LPMI), the Stellantis-led joint venture that holds exclusive rights to manufacture and sell Leapmotor products outside Greater China. Stellantis says the LPMI-sourced parts would enhance affordability of the Opel BEV for European customers by leveraging the Chinese new energy vehicle supply chain alongside European supply capabilities.
The two companies also intend to expand joint purchasing through LPMI to improve cost competitiveness on Stellantis’ European battery-electric models and accelerate time-to-market.
Separately, Stellantis and Leapmotor are discussing allocating a future Leapmotor vehicle to the Villaverde plant in Madrid, with potential start of production in the first half of 2028. The plant currently builds the Citroën C4, which is scheduled to end production. Ownership of the Villaverde site is also under discussion for potential transfer to LPMI’s Spanish subsidiary, with vehicles produced there intended to meet upcoming Made-in-Europe requirements and sold across European and Middle East and Africa markets.
“This plan to expand our successful partnership with Leapmotor – a trusted peer and one of the fastest-growing, most respected new energy vehicle producers globally – is a true win-win for both of us. It is expected to support production and advance localization in Europe of world-class manufacturing of electric vehicles at affordable prices to meet customers’ real-world needs,” said Antonio Filosa, chief executive at Stellantis. “Today’s announcement reflects our intent to deepen our partnership and take one more step towards even greater collaborations in the future.”
According to Zhu Jiangming, founder and chief executive at Leapmotor: “Leapmotor’s leading-edge technologies, combined with Stellantis’ global reach, deep regional roots and much-loved automotive brands, would make this a uniquely powerful partnership. Our joint venture, Leapmotor International, has quickly shown its benefits for both partners and in less than three years, has seen us launch our brand on five continents and significantly grow our international reach and reputation.”
Stellantis acquired an approximately 21% stake in Leapmotor in October 2023 and is the company’s largest shareholder. LPMI was launched as a 51% Stellantis/49% Leapmotor venture and has expanded to more than 850 European points of sale, with over 40,000 shipments across the region in 2025. The brand entered Mexico in April 2026.
The companies say the proposed initiatives remain subject to feasibility studies, definitive agreements and customary approvals.
