Leapmotor eyes Canadian production at Stellantis facility
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Leapmotor, a Chinese manufacturer, is considering producing vehicles in Canada at a Stellantis facility in Brampton, Ontario. The plan involves using the SKD or CKD method, which has drawn criticism from the trade union Unifor and Industry Minister Mélanie Joly due to low local value addition and fewer job opportunities.
Leapmotor may start producing vehicles in Canada. The company is in talks with Stellantis to use its idle plant in Brampton, Ontario. This plant was previously used to produce Chrysler and Dodge models. Leapmotor and Stellantis plan to use the SKD or CKD method, assembling pre-fabricated components. This approach has been criticized for its low local value addition and limited job creation. The Canadian government and trade unions are pushing for full-scale production instead.
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