Stellantis explora empresas colaborativas con fabricantes de EV chinos, Incluyendo Leapmotor

Stellantis NV, el segundo fabricante de automóviles europeo más grande en términos de ventas, is contemplating a potential partnership with a local vehículo eléctrico (EV) productor para fortalecer su punto de apoyo en el mercado chino competitivo, Según las ideas recientes de Bloomberg. Este movimiento estratégico tiene como objetivo mejorar Stellantis’ Presencia del mercado en China y alinearse con el sector EV de rápido crecimiento.

The company’s exploration into potential collaborations extends to Vehículo eléctrico chino fabricantes, notablemente incluyendo Leapmotor, Según las fuentes citadas en el informe. Las discusiones abarcan varias vías, Desde la inversión potencial en una empresa EV local hasta forjar alianzas comerciales que pueden impulsar estratégicamente el crecimiento dentro del panorama de EV de China.

Notablemente, Stellantis ya opera una empresa conjunta con Dongfeng Motor, Centrarse en la distribución de vehículos Peugeot y Citroen en China. Sin embargo, Este último esfuerzo significa la postura proactiva del fabricante de automóviles para capitalizar el dominio EV en expansión.

Saltador, establecido en 2015, features an array of models such as the T03 minivan, el cupé s01, the C11 flagship SUV, and the C01 flagship sedan. The company garnered attention by going public on September 29, 2022, in Hong Kong. Their prospectus asserts their status as China’s most vertically integrated emerging EV entity, encompassing in-house research and development, diseño, and manufacturing of core systems and electronic components for intelligent EVs.

Leapmotor’s comprehensive approach has led to the creation of Leapmotor Power, a proprietary powertrain system; Leapmotor Pilot, an autonomous driving system; and Leapmotor OS, an intelligent cockpit system.

According to their prospectus, Leapmotor’s ambitious plans include the introduction of 1-3 new models annually, with a total of seven all-electric vehicle offerings projected by the end of 2025.

Media sources reported on July 20 that Leapmotor was engaged in discussions regarding technology collaboration with an overseas firm, indicating significant strides in this direction. Another report on August 2 stated that Volkswagen’s Jetta brand was in negotiations with Leapmotor. If successful, Volkswagen’s Chinese joint venture FAW-Volkswagen may acquire one of Leapmotor’s platform technologies. This move aligns with FAW’s internal communication that, if finalized, the Jetta brand would focus on the economy EV sector.

Amid these developments, Leapmotor’s Hong Kong-traded shares experienced a notable surge, witnessing an almost 12 percent increase at the time of this update. This escalation reflects the growing investor interest and industry recognition of the company’s potential contributions to the evolving EV landscape.