- Santana Motors JAC Motors E30X Assembly Agreement boosts Spain production.
- Spanish assembly will initially follow the SKD manufacturing process.
Multiple reports published on July 15 indicated that Santana Motors and JAC Motors are preparing to sign a new agreement covering assembly of the affordable E30X electric vehicle at Santana Motors' manufacturing facility in Spain. Alongside the new electric model, the plant will continue assembling the Santana 400 and Cajal models, allowing the site to support both existing production programs and the upcoming E30X project without interrupting current operations.
E30X production to begin with SKD assembly
The initial production phase will use the semi-knocked down (SKD) assembly process. Under this approach, the majority of the vehicle will be manufactured in China before being shipped to Spain for final assembly at the Santana Motors facility. This method enables production to begin more quickly while utilizing the existing manufacturing infrastructure available at the Spanish plant.
Current and future production plans
Although the first stage will rely primarily on components supplied from China, the companies may introduce locally sourced parts during a later phase of the program. However, no production targets, implementation schedule, or timeline for increasing local content have been disclosed. The reported agreement therefore focuses on launching assembly operations while leaving future localization plans open for subsequent development.
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What is the reported agreement between Santana Motors and JAC Motors for the E30X?
Multiple reports state that Santana Motors and JAC Motors are expected to sign an agreement to assemble the affordable E30X electric vehicle at Santana Motors' plant in Spain. Initial production will use the semi-knocked down (SKD) method, with most vehicle manufacturing completed in China before final assembly in Spain. The facility will also continue producing the Santana 400 and Cajal models, while future use of locally sourced components remains under consideration without any announced timeline or production targets.
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