Stellantis Launches Leapmotor in Brazil With C10 EV and Ultra-Hybrid

Overview

• The first models for the region are the C10 Electric battery EV and the C10 Ultra-Hybrid range‑extended SUV, supported by Stellantis’s dealer and service network.
• Initial sales will rely on imported B10 and C10 SUVs, and the company says it is studying local production in Brazil without a decision yet.
• South America chief Herlander Zola said Stellantis will intensify electrification across its portfolio and expects hybrids and other electrified vehicles to surpass combustion models in Brazil within about five years.
• The launch builds on Stellantis’s €1.5 billion investment for a 21% stake in Leapmotor in 2023 and the creation of Leapmotor International with exclusive rights to manufacture and sell the brand outside China.
• Stellantis seeks to defend its market lead in Brazil, where it holds 29.5% share, as Chinese automakers account for roughly 8.9% of the market.