# Stellantis NV plans to extend its cooperation with China’s Leapmotor.

*business · news · 2026-05-08 · Bloomberg*

## Key points

- Stellantis and Leapmotor will co-develop an electric Opel SUV targeting the Tiguan and Tucson.
- Opel engineers are collaborating directly with Leapmotor engineers in China on the new vehicle.
- The new Opel electric SUV will be manufactured at the Zaragoza plant in Spain.
- Stellantis may shift ownership of its Spanish plant as part of expanded cooperation with Leapmotor.
- The partnership will also expand into joint purchasing initiatives between Stellantis and Leapmotor.

**Companies:** Stellantis NV, Leapmotor
**Countries:** China, Spain

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