Ford “dead against” Stellantis' plan for Chinese EVs in Ontario
Ford scoffed at the notion China’s Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co. using components primarily built in China before arriving in Ontario.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed his opposition towards any deal being struck between Stellantis NV and China’s Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co. building electric vehicles in his province without the procurement of local auto parts.
Ford scoffed at the notion of the two automakers using what are known as “knockdown kits,” which involve vehicles being primarily built in China and then imported into Ontario for sale.
