Ford's next European SUV will use Geely's GEA platform and be built at Ford's Valencia plant.
Ford and Geely formed the joint venture on July 23, 2026; Ford owns 66 percent, Geely 34 percent.
GEA supports battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and range-extended powertrains.
Ford and Geely are turning Ford's Valencia plant in Spain into a joint-venture hub for low-emissions vehicles, including a compact member of the Bronco family due in 2028. Automotive News recently added detail on the technical tie-up, following the official joint-venture announcement in July 2026.
The deal pairs Geely's multi-energy vehicle know-how with a factory Ford has run in Spain for decades and lays the groundwork for a family crossover that will sit near the center of Ford's compact range in Europe.
