As global interest in electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow, the automotive industry faces unprecedented challenges. In late March 2023, Stellantis—one of the world’s leading automakers—announced its decision to halt production of the compact electric vehicle Leapmotor T03 at its plant in Tychy, Poland. This move, which comes amidst Stellantis’ earlier plans to expand its EV footprint in Europe, has become a key topic of discussion across the automotive sector.