Morocco's established automotive supply chain is creating new gaps through electrification that existing suppliers cannot fill alone. Stellantis announced an additional €1.2 billion investment, targeting local sourcing rate increases from 69% to 75%.
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Stellantis delivered 1.6 million units globally in Q2, up 10% YoY. Leapmotor brand shipped 33,000 units in Europe, up approximately 25,000 YoY, becoming the group's key China representative in electrification. T03 and B10 models drove strong demand.
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From battery materials to smart electrification, Morocco is becoming a new base for China's automotive supply chain to move closer to European customers. Through Morocco, Chinese suppliers can embed into Renault and Stellantis's ecosystem while capturing new gaps from Europe's electrification transition.
2555 days agoLeapmotor officially launched updated versions of its C10, C11, and C16 SUVs on June 16, 2026, upgrading all three to an 800V high-voltage platform with up to 660km of pure-electric range. Starting prices are as low as 125,800 yuan ($18,620), bringing high-voltage fast-charging technology previously found only in premium segments to the mass market.
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Leapmotor recently announced cumulative deliveries have exceeded 1.5 million units, becoming another Chinese NEV startup to join the "million club." The company previewed intensive June actions: Lafa5 will launch in 28 countries globally, while C10, C11, and C16 receive refreshed launches and D99 opens for pre-order. Data shows Leapmotor's cumulative sales in the first five months exceeded 260,000 units. However, achieving the annual 1 million target requires monthly sales of approximately 106,000 units over the remaining seven months, presenting considerable challenges. Through its strategic partnership with European automotive giant Stellantis, Leapmotor is accelerating overseas market expansion.
26825 days ago
Dongfeng Motor announced mass production of solid-state batteries in the second half of 2026, with equipped vehicles achieving over 1000km range. Stellantis simultaneously launched its first North American solid-state battery road test. Solid-state batteries are regarded as the ultimate next-generation power battery route, transitioning from laboratory to factory.
34535 days ago
On May 15, 2026, Dongfeng Motor, Stellantis Group, and Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile Company signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The total investment exceeds 8 billion RMB. From 2027, two Jeep brand NEV off-road models will be produced at the Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Wuhan factory for global sales. Nissan and Dongfeng have also established an export joint venture to export China-developed NEV models to Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
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Leapmotor delivered 81,569 vehicles globally in May 2026, up 81% year-over-year, setting a new monthly brand record. January-May cumulative deliveries exceeded 300,000 units. This achievement makes Leapmotor the third emerging brand after Li Auto and AITO to break the 80,000 monthly delivery threshold. Value-for-money strategy and overseas market expansion are the two core engines driving Leapmotor's sales leap.
24940 days ago
Leapmotor leveraged Stellantis Group's dealer network to rapidly expand in Europe, with EU registrations surging 500% year-over-year to 28,000 units in the first four months of 2026. The T03 model's price dropped to €4,900 in Italy, making it the country's best-selling electric vehicle.
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Chinese EV companies are penetrating the European market through differentiated paths. BYD builds locally in Hungary, SAIC acquires brands for channel access, Chery pursues joint ventures, and Leapmotor leverages Stellantis' global distribution network. In 2025, China's auto imports to the EU surged over 30% YoY, exceeding 1 million units for the first time. Tesla's EU sales fell 37.9% to 150,000 units in 2025 but rebounded nearly 60% to 57,000 in Q1 2026.
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Chinese NEV makers are pursuing diversified strategies in Europe. BYD leads with PHEV models like Seal U; Leapmotor leverages its Stellantis partnership with EU registrations surging 500%+ to 28,000 units in Jan-Apr 2026; SAIC and Chery adopt fuel-plus-electric approaches. Yet EU anti-subsidy investigations and rising tariff barriers are narrowing the policy window.
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Stellantis and Dongfeng Group announced a European joint venture with 51:49 stakes, responsible for Voyah brand sales in Europe and potential production at Stellantis' Rennes plant in France. This marks a leap from whole-vehicle export to localized production for Chinese automakers.
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