Dongfeng and Stellantis Sign 8 Billion RMB Deal: Producing Peugeot and Jeep EVs in China for Global Export

In a landmark move that completely reshapes the landscape of international automotive joint ventures, Dongfeng Motor, Stellantis Group, and Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile (DPCA) have officially signed a massive new strategic cooperation agreement.

With a total investment exceeding 8 billion RMB (approx. $1.1 billion USD), the agreement deepens a 34-year-old partnership between the companies. The core objective of this multi-billion dollar injection is clear: jointly producing next-generation Peugeot and Jeep New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in China, specifically tailored for global export.

The 2027 Roadmap: Transforming Wuhan into a Global EV Hub

Under the newly inked agreement, DPCA’s state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Wuhan, China, will serve as the launchpad and production powerhouse for both iconic Western brands as they transition into the electrified era.

1. Next-Gen Peugeot EVs Inspired by Beijing Auto Show Concepts

Beginning in 2027, the Wuhan facility will kick off the initial phase of the project by manufacturing two all-new Peugeot brand NEV models.

Design DNA: These upcoming electric models will adopt the latest avant-garde design language from Peugeot’s brand-new concept cars showcased at the 2026 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition.
Market Target: These vehicles are not just for domestic consumption; while they will be sold in China, they are heavily earmarked for international export, serving as a core pillar of Peugeot’s global growth strategy.

2. Rugged Jeep Electric Off-Roaders for the Global Stage

The 2027 timeline also applies to Stellantis’ American crown jewel, Jeep. The Wuhan plant will produce 两个 (two) brand-new Jeep NEV off-road vehicles in its initial phase.

Global Sales: Unlike previous joint-venture localized models, these rugged, electrified Jeeps will be distributed and sold across global markets, leveraging China’s unparalleled supply chain and battery ecosystem to offer competitive pricing worldwide.

A Strategic Pivot: Industrial Capital Meets Chinese Supply Chain

This 8 billion RMB partnership highlights a major shift in how global automotive legacy giants view the Chinese market. Rather than simply treating China as a localized sales market, Stellantis is utilizing China as a highly efficient global manufacturing and technological export hub.

By infusing industrial capital into NEV innovation, intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) tech, and local supply chain clusters, this agreement accelerates DPCA’s transition toward a high-tech, green, and internationalized entity.

For global consumers, this means that future electrified Peugeots and trail-rated Jeep EVs will likely hit showrooms worldwide proudly carrying the high manufacturing standards and competitive battery cost-structures optimized by China’s advanced NEV industrial ecosystem.