Opel is reportedly considering introducing the Leapmotor B10 as a low-cost C-segment electric SUV, a move that would allow the German brand to avoid substantial development costs by leveraging Stellantis’s partnership with Chinese automaker Leapmotor. While Opel has not officially confirmed the reports, it has also not issued a denial.
According to Automobilwoche, discussions within Stellantis are focused on rebranding or “badge engineering” the Leapmotor B10 for Opel. A senior source familiar with the matter told the publication that “nothing has been decided yet, but it would be an interesting way to offer a well-equipped and affordable electric model in the C-SUV segment.” The reports were first published by Les Echos, citing individuals close to the talks. Opel, when contacted, said it does not comment on speculation.
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The Leapmotor B10 is a 4.52-meter-long electric SUV currently available in Germany and the UK, priced from €29,900 and £29,995, respectively. It offers two LFP battery options: a 56.2 kWh pack with about 360 km WLTP range and a 67.1 kWh pack capable of more than 430 km. Though not positioned as a performance vehicle, it combines solid electric technology with competitive pricing — significantly undercutting the Opel Grandland Electric, which starts above €46,000.
Leapmotor International, a joint venture between Stellantis (51 percent) and Leapmotor (49 percent), oversees the sale of Leapmotor vehicles in Europe. Beginning next year, the B10 will also be assembled in Europe at Stellantis’s Zaragoza plant, which already produces models such as the Peugeot 208 and Opel Corsa, including their electric versions. The move could allow Opel to expand its EV lineup quickly while strengthening Stellantis’s strategy of cost-efficient platform sharing across brands.
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