Core Insights - Stellantis Group plans to incorporate the Chinese-made Leapmotor B10 into its European product line under the Opel brand, although this has not been officially confirmed [1][2] - Opel has withdrawn its goal for full electrification by 2028, citing high costs and insufficient infrastructure for electric vehicles in Europe, and will continue with a "multi-energy" strategy [2][3] - The Leapmotor B10 is set to be localized for production in Europe, with plans to start manufacturing at Stellantis's Zaragoza plant in Spain by Q3 2026 [4][5] Group 1: Stellantis and Opel - Stellantis is facing challenges in its electric vehicle transition, with low sales of electric models and limited R&D support for Opel [2][3] - The strategy to badge the Leapmotor B10 as an Opel model is seen as a quick way to enhance Opel's electric vehicle offerings [2][3] - Opel's current entry-level electric SUV, the Frontera, has a starting price of €28,990, which may be higher than the localized Leapmotor B10 [4] Group 2: Leapmotor's Expansion - Leapmotor has entered European markets, including Germany, France, and Italy, and has established a joint venture with Stellantis called Leapmotor International [5][6] - The company has delivered over 30,000 vehicles in overseas markets from January to August this year, leading among Chinese new energy vehicle brands [6] - Leapmotor aims to achieve overseas sales of 50,000 to 80,000 vehicles this year, leveraging Stellantis's established resources and networks [5][6]