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Leapmotor expected to help Stellantis make electric cars in Pomigliano
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa indicated that Chinese carmaker Leapmotor will partner in electric-car production at the Pomigliano plant in Italy.
Production there is expected to begin in 2028, though Filosa did not give further details.
The companies are already working together, and Stellantis wants to expand that collaboration to other industrial projects.
Filosa also said the group faces growing pressure to cut costs as the European car industry changes.
Stellantis plans to announce Maserati news on December 10, and Filosa said a partnership with China’s Dongfeng is expected soon.
Italy’s industry minister said funding applications for two automotive programmes will open on November 25 and November 30.
Leapmotor is expected to partner with Stellantis to produce electric cars at the Pomigliano plant from 2028.
Stellantis chief executive Antonio Filosa indicated the partnership while speaking at an Anfia assembly in Milan.
Filosa said Leapmotor could contribute to production and industrial activities, and that Stellantis wants to expand cooperation.
Italy’s industry minister said Stellantis is meeting or exceeding commitments under its Italy plan.
- Who
- Stellantis and Chinese automaker Leapmotor.
- What
- They are expected to work together to produce electric cars at Pomigliano.
- When
- Production is expected to begin in 2028.
- Where
- The Pomigliano plant in Italy.
- Why
- Stellantis is pursuing industrial partnerships and investment in its Italian plants. Filosa also cited growing cost challenges.
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Filosa spoke about industrial partnerships and Italian plant investments at an Anfia assembly in Milan.
Production of electric cars with Leapmotor is expected at Pomigliano.
- Partner
- Leapmotor
- Plant
- Pomigliano, Italy
- Expected start
- 2028
- Stellantis chief executive
- Antonio Filosa
- Statement venue
- Anfia assembly in Milan
What people are saying
Leapmotor can contribute to the development of production and industrial activities, and we want to expand cooperation to other opportunities
The group has done and already announced more than the plan provided for in terms of platforms and models