The joint-venture partnership will produce and sell the Chinese carmaker’s Voyah models out of the European giant’s plant in Rennes, France

Under the agreement, Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile will produce new-energy models under the Peugeot and Jeep brands for global markets starting in 2027

The negotiations come as the Chinese EV-maker tries to expand its overseas manufacturing as the EU moves to raise protectionist barriers