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A first test drive of the Leapmotor B03X, published by the source on 2026-10-07, presents the small electric SUV as focused on space and clever ideas while noting a lack of polish. The source also says Leapmotor is growing in Europe with Stellantis backing.
IONNA said its US EV charging network has more than doubled since the start of 2026 and now includes more than 180 live charging sites. The expansion matters because the consortium is building out public charging infrastructure without using a proprietary app.
Stellantis is halting production at three French plants for at least one week, including two cases linked to shortages of EV batteries. The pause underscores supply constraints at battery supplier ACC and their effect on vehicle output.
Leapmotor said it now has 1,020 retail locations in 36 European countries, covering 80% of the region. The expansion is presented as part of its partnership with Stellantis and indicates a wider sales footprint across Europe.