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European automakers Stellantis and Cupra are accelerating local production strategies for electric vehicles in response to regulatory pressures and Chinese competition. Stellantis has announced plans to launch three new e-car models and ramp up battery production in France, while Cupra highlighted the impact of Chinese-made models on local manufacturing decisions. This shift reflects a broader industry adaptation to the EU-China hybrid deal and the need to secure supply chains against geopolitical trade barriers.
European Auto and EV Geopolitics
European automakers Stellantis and Cupra are accelerating local production strategies for electric vehicles in response to regulatory pressures and Chinese competition. Stellantis has announced plans to launch three new e-car models and ramp up battery production in France, while Cupra highlighted the impact of Chinese-made models on local manufacturing decisions. This shift reflects a broader industry adaptation to the EU-China hybrid deal and the need to secure supply chains against geopolitical trade barriers.