Opel targets mid-2028 launch for electric SUV with Leapmotor
Opel CEO Florian Huettl told Reuters that the electric SUV project with Leapmotor remains on schedule, with production due to begin in mid-2028.
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what happened
Opel Chief Executive Florian Huettl told Reuters that the Stellantis-owned automaker remains on track to develop an electric sport utility vehicle with Chinese partner Leapmotor within two years.
Speaking to reporters at the Paris autoshow, Huettl said Opel was gaining lessons from Leapmotor about moving faster, including doing less planning and placing greater emphasis on development. Production of the new SUV is scheduled to begin in mid-2028, he added.
why it matters
The project highlights Stellantis’ cooperation with a Chinese electric-vehicle maker through its Opel brand. The stated timeline gives investors a reference point for the group’s plans in the electric SUV segment and for the partners’ joint development effort.
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- Opel on schedule to develop electric SUV with Leapmotor, CEO says — Reuters, 12 October 2026 at 11:36 UTC
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