Author: Jessica Park

Chinese automaker Leapmotor plans to manufacture up to four electric vehicle models at Stellantis’s plant in Figueruelas, near Zaragoza, with production scheduled to begin in 2026, according to statements cited by Spanish media. Production is expected to start with the Leapmotor B10, followed by three additional models by 2027, the Spanish electric mobility portal Forococheseléctricos reported, citing comments from Ding Yongfei, Leapmotor’s global quality director. “We will produce the B10 and, by 2027, the B05, the A10, and the A05. In total, four models at the Stellantis Figueruelas plant,” Ding was quoted as saying. See also: Leapmotor to Launch First…

Dacia has opened UK order books for the updated Spring electric city car, pricing the model from £12,240 on the road after applying its own £3,750 subsidy, as the Romanian brand seeks to reinforce its position at the low end of the electric vehicle market. The revised Spring features new electric motors, a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, faster DC charging and upgraded digital interiors, with first customer deliveries scheduled for spring 2026, Dacia said. See also: Dacia Upgrades Spring Electric City Car for 2026 with Stronger Motors and Improved Dynamics The model is offered with two permanent magnet synchronous…

Smart is advancing development of its all-electric #2 city car, with real-world testing now underway to validate the brand’s new Electric Compact Architecture (ECA), the company said. The model is scheduled to make its global premiere in late 2026. Engineers are currently using modified smart fortwo bodies as test vehicles to evaluate the new platform. This approach allows early validation of the ECA while maintaining the ultra-compact dimensions that have defined smart’s city-focused vehicles. The #2 is expected to retain a two-door, two-seat layout and a rear-wheel-drive configuration, reflecting the core characteristics of the original fortwo. While the vehicle’s footprint…