Stellantis and Leap Motor discuss manufacturing electric vehicles in Canada

LootboxPhobia · 2026-04-01T18:54:23+00:00

Stellantis is currently in discussions with Zhejiang Leap Motor Technology Co., Ltd. regarding a partnership to produce electric vehicles in Canada, focusing on utilizing its idle Brampton plant. This will be the first major investment by a Chinese automotive enterprise in Canada, aligning with the Canadian government's plan to attract Chinese joint ventures.

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2026-04-01 18:54:23

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Investing.com — Citing a report by Bloomberg News, sources say Stellantis is holding early discussions with its Chinese partners, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd., on producing electric vehicles in Canada.

The talks focus on an idle assembly plant operated by Stellantis in Brampton, Ontario. If the two sides move forward with the project, it would be the first major investment by a Chinese automaker in Canada since Prime Minister Mark Carney reached an agreement with China’s top leadership in January to reduce tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles.

Under the agreement, the Carney government said it wants to attract new Chinese joint ventures and trusted partners to invest in Canada’s auto sector over the next three years.

As Chinese-led auto production could emerge in Canada, it comes amid disruptions to the North American auto sector caused by President Donald Trump’s tariffs on foreign-made cars and trucks.

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