Stellantis and Chinese state-owned automaker Dongfeng are expanding their long-standing partnership in China, with plans to manufacture new Peugeot and Jeep new energy vehicles (NEVs) at their joint venture facility in Wuhan from 2027, the companies said.
The move confirms part of earlier reports that the two companies were seeking to broaden cooperation, although the latest agreement does not involve producing Dongfeng-branded vehicles at Stellantis plants in Europe, as previously speculated.
Instead, the focus will be on strengthening production operations in China through Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile (DPCA), the joint venture established more than three decades ago. Under the plan, DPCA will manufacture two new Peugeot NEV models and two new Jeep off-road vehicles, all intended for both the Chinese market and international exports.
In China, NEVs include battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and range-extender models, segments that have seen rapid growth in recent years as consumers shift away from traditional combustion-engine cars.
The new Peugeot vehicles will draw on the styling direction presented at Auto China 2026, where the brand unveiled the Concept 6 as a preview of future large sedans and the Concept 8 as a vision for upcoming large SUVs.
Antonio Filosa, chief executive of Stellantis, said the partnership would build on decades of collaboration between the two companies.
“With a track record of more than 30 years of collaboration and shared automotive expertise, Stellantis and Dongfeng are ready to further leverage their strengths and introduce all-new vehicles with cutting-edge EV technologies from brands that customers worldwide trust and love,” Filosa said.
He added: “We look forward to this project and to collaborate even more in the future.”
Qing Yang, chairman of Dongfeng Motor, said the agreement would support the transformation of the joint venture and strengthen its role in the transition toward intelligent electric vehicles.
“Dongfeng Motor has always taken the transformation and revitalisation of Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile Co., Ltd. (DPCA) as a key strategic priority, fully supporting and advancing its sustainable development,” Yang said.
He added that the partnership would combine “Hubei’s industrial strengths, Stellantis’ global layout advantages and Dongfeng’s intelligent electric vehicle technologies.”
The Wuhan production site, which has historically focused on combustion-engine and hybrid models for the domestic market, is expected to be fully converted into an NEV manufacturing facility. The investment tied to the project is estimated at around 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion), with Stellantis contributing approximately 130 million euros.
The announcement comes as global automakers increasingly deepen partnerships in China to remain competitive in the world’s largest electric vehicle market and expand exports of electrified vehicles to overseas regions.