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Robert Llewellyn interviews Damien Dally about Leapmotor's impact in the UK and Stellantis's strategic partnerships.

Robert Llewellyn gets a glimpse behind the scenes at one of the biggest car companies in the world, as he talks to the man leading its' newest brand. With only a year on sale in the UK, Leapmotor - a Chinese company, within which Stellantis has a 20% stake - has made its mark. Damien Dally, MD of Leapmotor UK tells us how it's been done, what's to come, and how strategic partnerships are key to the survival of new and old OEMs alike. For EV test drives aplenty, join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026 To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Check out our sister channel Everything Electric CARS: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything…

People in this episode

Host: Robert Llewellyn

Guest: Damien Dally

Topics covered

• electric vehicles
• automotive industry
• strategic partnerships
• Chinese car market
• Stellantis
• Leapmotor
• EV test drives

Keywords

• Stellantis
• Leapmotor
• electric vehicles
• automotive
• Chinese car invasion
• strategic partnerships
• EV test drives

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stellantis, Leapmotor

Places: UK, Twickenham, Sydney Olympic Park

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