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France's CFDT union confirms that Stellantis Rennes site will build Dongfeng car

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Posted on May 20, 2026

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· Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Stellantis Rennes Site to Produce Dongfeng Electric Vehicle in Joint Venture

Overview of Stellantis and Dongfeng Joint Venture

Announcement of Production at Rennes Site

PARIS, May 20 (Reuters) - Stellantis' site in Rennes will produce a new car made by Dongfeng and Stellantis will pilot this joint venture, said the CFDT trade union.

Details of the Joint Venture

Stellantis is set to formally announce this joint venture with Dongfeng and a deal to build at least one fully electric Voyah brand vehicle for the state-owned Chinese carmaker at the Franco-Italian company's factory in Rennes, France.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Gilles Guillaume;Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)

Key Takeaways

  • The joint venture between Stellantis and state-owned Dongfeng extends their cooperation to France, with vehicle assembly at the Rennes site instead of China, enabling tariff advantages within the EU
  • Voyah is Dongfeng’s luxury EV brand; producing it at Rennes allows Dongfeng to circumvent EU import duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles
  • The JV will have 51% ownership by Stellantis as per the letter of intent and is expected to be formally announced imminently, indicating strategic industrial diversification for Rennes’ plant

Frequently Asked Questions

What new vehicle will be built at the Stellantis Rennes site?
The Stellantis Rennes site will produce a fully electric Voyah brand vehicle for Dongfeng.
Who is involved in the new car production at Rennes?
Stellantis and Dongfeng are entering a joint venture for the new car production at the Rennes site.
What role will Stellantis play in the joint venture with Dongfeng?
Stellantis will pilot the joint venture and oversee the manufacturing process with Dongfeng.
Where will the new Dongfeng car be manufactured in France?
The new Dongfeng car will be manufactured at the Stellantis factory in Rennes, France.
Which trade union confirmed the Stellantis Dongfeng joint venture?
The CFDT trade union confirmed the Stellantis Dongfeng joint venture and production plans.

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