Stellantis Strengthens Chinese Manufacturing Strategy Through Expanded Dongfeng Cooperation

Stellantis Strengthens Chinese Manufacturing Strategy Through Expanded Dongfeng Cooperation

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis and Dongfeng Motor Group have expanded their strategic partnership through new plans to manufacture Peugeot and Jeep electric vehicles in China for both domestic and global markets. The companies’ DPCA joint venture in Wuhan is expected to produce two Peugeot new energy vehicles and two Jeep off-road EV models beginning in 2027. The project represents more than €1 billion in planned investment and includes a broader memorandum of understanding focused on research, intelligent EV technologies and future automotive cooperation.

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 15-May-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Stellantis and Dongfeng Motor Group have announced a major expansion of their long-standing partnership, unveiling plans to jointly produce new electric Peugeot and Jeep vehicles in China for both domestic sales and export markets.

The agreement marks a new phase in the 34-year collaboration between the two automotive groups and reinforces the role of their joint venture, Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile Co. Ltd. (DPCA), as a strategic manufacturing hub for new energy vehicles targeting global markets.

Under the new cooperation agreement, DPCA’s manufacturing facility in Wuhan is expected to begin production of two all-new Peugeot-branded electric vehicles from 2027. The models will reportedly draw inspiration from Peugeot concept vehicles showcased at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show and form part of the French brand’s broader international growth strategy.

In parallel, the Wuhan facility is also expected to manufacture two Jeep-branded off-road new energy vehicles beginning in 2027, with these models intended primarily for export to international markets. The move signals a broader effort by Stellantis to strengthen its electric vehicle presence while leveraging China’s manufacturing ecosystem and rapidly advancing EV supply chain capabilities.

The project is expected to involve combined investments exceeding 8 billion Chinese yuan, equivalent to approximately €1 billion. Stellantis is expected to contribute around €130 million as part of the initiative. The development is also being supported by industrial and automotive policies introduced by authorities in Hubei province and the city of Wuhan, both of which have increasingly positioned themselves as major centres for electric vehicle manufacturing and innovation in China.

Alongside the production agreement, Stellantis and Dongfeng also signed a non-binding strategic memorandum of understanding aimed at deepening cooperation in areas including research and development, intelligent electric vehicle technologies and global automotive manufacturing.

Antonio Filosa said the agreement builds upon more than three decades of collaboration and shared automotive expertise between the two companies. He noted that the partnership would support the introduction of new electric vehicles incorporating advanced EV technologies while helping expand the global reach of brands such as Peugeot and Jeep.

Qing Yang described the revitalization of DPCA as a strategic priority for Dongfeng and said the agreement combines Hubei’s industrial strengths, Stellantis’ global market positioning and Dongfeng’s expertise in intelligent electric vehicle technologies.

The announcement reflects a broader shift among global automotive manufacturers toward expanding electric vehicle production partnerships in China, which remains one of the world’s largest and most competitive EV markets. It also highlights the increasing importance of Chinese production facilities as export hubs for international carmakers seeking to scale global EV manufacturing efficiently.

The agreement and associated projects remain subject to final implementation agreements, regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

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