Leapmotor is reportedly in talks with Stellantis to build electric vehicles at Stellantis's idled production facility in Brampton, Ontario, potentially making Leapmotor the first Chinese automaker to build cars in Canada.
Automotive News reports the discussions are in early stages, and a Stellantis spokesperson told Car and Driver the company is evaluating future programs for Brampton, is in active discussions with officials and stakeholders, and has "nothing to announce."
The Brampton plant has been idle since 2023 after Stellantis canceled plans to build the new Jeep Compass there and moved production to the United States following the Trump administration's announcement of automotive tariffs.
Stellantis purchased a 20 percent stake in Leapmotor in 2023 and later formed a joint venture called Leapmotor International focused on electric cars; Leapmotor currently builds EVs and plug-in hybrids in China, and specific models or a timeline for Ontario production remain unclear.
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