Leapmotor B10 Begins Production at Stellantis Zaragoza Plant in Spain

Leapmotor B10 started production on October 16, 2026, at the Zaragoza plant in Spain, where it is built alongside the Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208 and Lancia Ypsilon. The plant has 43 years of vehicle manufacturing history and has produced more than 10 million vehicles.

By China EV SignalPublished 17 October 2026Updated 17 October 20262 min readLeapmotor

B10 production starts in Zaragoza

Leapmotor B10 officially began production at the Zaragoza plant in Spain on October 16, 2026. The model joins the plant's existing production system alongside the Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208 and Lancia Ypsilon.

The Zaragoza plant has 43 years of vehicle manufacturing history and has produced more than 10 million vehicles, according to Leapmotor.

Localized battery assembly in Mallén

To support B10 production, Leapmotor and Stellantis engineering teams worked together on production line adaptation and are building a localized battery assembly base in Mallén, Spain.

The Leapmotor Spain battery plant focuses on battery module assembly and related key processes.

Company remarks at the launch

Silvia Vernetti, Stellantis head of joint ventures and strategic planning, said Zaragoza demonstrates the ability to combine global technology, competitiveness and European industrial capability.

Leapmotor Technology founder Zhu Jiangming said the industry is driven by technology, connectedness and going global.

Guests at the event included Chinese Ambassador to Spain Yao Jing, Aragón regional government president Jorge Azcón and Spanish Secretary of State for Industry Jordi García Brustenga.

Leapmotor sales and global ranking

In 2026, Leapmotor recorded monthly sales above 100,000 units for three consecutive months and ranks fourth among global new energy vehicle brands, according to the company.

Leapmotor said it will work with Stellantis to further deepen its presence in the European new energy vehicle market.

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