Stellantis and Dongfeng Expand Partnership to Produce Peugeot and Jeep EVs in China for Export
Stellantis and Dongfeng Group have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to produce all-new Peugeot and Jeep electric vehicles at their joint venture plant in Wuhan, China, for both domestic and global markets.
- over 8 billion CNY (~1 billion EUR)
- 130 million EUR
- 34 years
What Happened
Stellantis and Dongfeng Group announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement to expand their 34-year partnership. Under the deal, the DPCA joint venture in Wuhan will produce initially two all-new Peugeot-branded new energy vehicles from 2027, based on concept cars unveiled at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The plan also includes production of two Jeep-branded off-road new energy vehicles for global markets starting in 2027.
over 8 billion CNY (~1 billion EUR)
Stellantis is expected to contribute approximately 130 million euros.
“With a track record of more than 30 years of collaboration and shared automotive expertise, Stellantis and Dongfeng are ready to further leverage their strengths and introduce all-new vehicles with cutting-edge EV technologies from brands that customers worldwide trust and love.”
“Through the signing of this strategic cooperation, by integrating Hubei’s industrial strengths, Stellantis’ global layout advantages and Dongfeng’s intelligent electric vehicle technologies, a new path featuring complementary strengths and win-win outcomes for all parties has been forged.”
- DPCA to produce two all-new Peugeot NEVs from 2027 for China and export
- DPCA to produce two Jeep off-road NEVs from 2027 for global markets
- Favorable industrial policies from Hubei province and Wuhan municipality
Why this matters
This strengthens the long-standing partnership between Stellantis and Dongfeng, enabling Stellantis to expand its EV lineup in China and globally while leveraging Dongfeng's local expertise and favorable policies.
Terms in This Story
- DPCA
- Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile Co., Ltd., the joint venture between Stellantis and Dongfeng Group.
- MoU
- Memorandum of Understanding, a non-binding agreement outlining broader cooperation.
- NEV
- New Energy Vehicle, a category that includes battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell vehicles.
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