Stellantis, the automotive giant formed by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA, is reportedly considering a groundbreaking partnership with Chinese EV manufacturer Leapmotor. The prospective collaboration involves the establishment of an electric vehicle (EV) production facility in Poland, a move that underscores the rapidly evolving landscape of the automotive industry.

On December 24, 2022, a Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance electric car crashed in Poland, resulting in a fire that destroyed the vehicle and killed the driver. This incident has raised concerns about the safety of electric vehicles (EVs), particularly in the event of a crash.