# Stellantis and Leapmotor advance joint venture for Opel SUV in Spain

Stellantis and Leapmotor are advancing discussions on a joint venture where Leapmotor would supply key electronic and electrical components for an Opel-branded SUV (codenamed O3U) to be manufactured at Stellantis' Zaragoza plant in Spain. Production is expected to start in 2028 with a target of 50,000 vehicles annually.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-04-08
- Where: Zaragoza, Spain
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 50,000 vehicles per year
- Products: electronic and electrical components, Opel-branded SUV
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Stellantis](https://endata.com/companies/7966.md) (partner)
- [Opel](https://endata.com/companies/22640.md) (partner)
- [Leapmotor](https://endata.com/companies/55130.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [procurementmag.com](https://procurementmag.com/news/stellantis-leapmotor-deal-workflow), 2026-04-08: "Stellantis and Leapmotor are advancing discussions on a joint venture that could see the Chinese manufacturer supply key technologies and components to the European automotive giant's Spanish production facility."

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