Stellantis invests RM24 million in CKD plan for Leapmotor EV in Gurun

Leapmotor and Stellantis recently announced an initiative for a local assembly program (CKD) for Leapmotor vehicles in Malaysia.

With an initial investment of 5 million euros (RM24 million), this initiative is set to transform Stellantis’ plant in Gurun, Kedah, into a primary assembly hub for the ASEAN region.

This strategic move positions Malaysia further ahead in the industrialization of electric vehicles (EVs) in the region.

Additionally, by introducing advanced and accessible Leapmotor EVs, Stellantis aims to bring high-tech mobility solutions to Southeast Asia.

According to Stellantis India & Asia Pacific Chief Operating Officer Ashwani Muppasani, the Gurun plant was selected due to its strategic location and mature infrastructure, which will enable more efficient production and smooth distribution to other ASEAN markets.

This aligns with Stellantis’s framework of “Built in ASEAN for ASEAN.”

Meanwhile, Stellantis ASEAN Managing Director Isaac Yeo stated that the local assembly program for the Leapmotor model will commence at the end of 2025, starting with the Leapmotor C10 EV.

In addition to the Leapmotor C10 EV, Leapmotor also plans to expand the CKD program to include other models such as the C10 REEV and the compact SUV B10.