Leapmotor Shifts to Direct Operations in Thailand
Leapmotor is taking direct control of its Thai operations and evaluating local assembly options to support a target of 100 showrooms by 2028.

Leapmotor is taking direct control of its Thai operations and evaluating local assembly options to support a target of 100 showrooms by 2028.

Leapmotor is set to expand its A10 electric SUV lineup with the launch of the sporty A10s variant in China on October 18, 2026.

Stellantis and Leapmotor are deepening their industrial partnership, moving from vehicle distribution to joint production in Spain and collaborative development of a new electric SUV for Opel.

Leapmotor has commenced production of the B10 SUV at the Stellantis plant in Spain and unveiled the A05 model at the 2026 Paris Motor Show as part of its European expansion.

Leapmotor has launched the B03X electric crossover in Europe, offering two battery configurations starting at €25,400 with standard heat pump and V2L capabilities.

Leapmotor has opened pre-orders for the B03X electric crossover in Australia, with prices starting at AUD 29,990.

Leapmotor achieved record delivery volumes in September 2026, surpassing 100,000 units for the third month in a row while expanding its international presence.

Leapmotor has reached a milestone of 1,020 retail locations across 36 European countries just two years after its market entry, supported by its partnership with Stellantis.

Leapmotor has settled a lawsuit against an individual who impersonated an engineer to spread misinformation and sell counterfeit accessories, accepting a symbolic compensation of ¥1.
China's plug-in vehicle market share hit a record 65% in August 2026 as ICE vehicle sales plummeted, while exports of Chinese-made EVs surged by 78%.

Leapmotor and FAW Group have signed new investment and technical agreements to collaborate on advanced battery technologies and powertrain systems.

Leapmotor CEO Zhu Jiangming announced that the company will prioritize non-humanoid robotics and automation over humanoid development to ensure commercial scalability.

Leapmotor has officially entered the plug-in hybrid market with the launch of its MM-i hybrid drive and CTC 3.0 integrated battery technology.

Leapmotor has introduced its LEAP 5.0 vehicle architecture, which focuses on maximizing interior space and energy efficiency for upcoming models launching next year.

Leapmotor intends to launch plug-in hybrid vehicles internationally by 2027 as part of a strategy to reach an annual sales target of up to 400 000 units abroad.

Three Chinese EV models from Aion, Geely, and Leapmotor have achieved the maximum five-star safety rating in the latest Euro NCAP tests.
