# Deal would help Stellantis cut cost and time to develop a new EV model.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · Reuters*

## Key points

- Stellantis and Leapmotor are in advanced talks to co-develop a new Opel electric SUV.
- The new Opel model will share architecture with Leapmotor's B10 SUV and be assembled in Zaragoza.
- Production of the Opel EV is targeted for 2028 with an annual output goal of 50,000 vehicles.
- Leapmotor would supply key technologies and components, while Opel would design the vehicle's exterior.
- Stellantis is also considering using Leapmotor's EV technology for future Opel and Alfa Romeo models.

**Companies:** Stellantis, Leapmotor
**Countries:** France, Italy, China, Germany, Spain

[Read the full story on Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/stellantis-advanced-talks-develop-opel-ev-with-chinas-leapmotor-sources-say-2026-04-08/)

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