On October 28, Leapmotor Co., Ltd. (Leapmotor) established a wholly-owned subsidiary named Zhejiang Lingqi Intelligent Control Co., Ltd., with a registered capital of CNY 200 million.
The new company’s business scope covers manufacturing of automotive parts and accessories, R&D of automotive parts, and R&D of motors

On October 24, Stellantis Europe announces the upcoming debut of its Leapmotor C10 Design 81.9kWh AWD model, the newest addition to its electric SUV lineup.
Built on an 800V architecture, the C10 AWD delivers 598 hp and 720 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds. Its 81.9 kWh LFP battery enables

On October 16, Leapmotor introduced the D flagship platform, its latest fully in-house developed achievement with multiple technological breakthroughs, and the D19, the first flagship SUV model built on this platform. The D19 is available in REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) and EV (battery electric vehicle) var

On October 15, Leapmotor International entered the South African market with its first model i.e., C10 REEV SUV. The brand is a joint venture between Leapmotor and Stellantis, is expanding globally across Europe, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and now South Africa.
Leapmotor C10 REEV runs primarily as an electric ve

Announced on October 10, 2025, Leapmotor Thailand has launched the all-electric C-segment SUV, the Leapmotor B10, priced from THB 698,000 to THB 798,000. Deliveries are scheduled to begin on October 10, marking the model’s ASEAN debut.
The B10 EV is available in three variants (Life, Style, and Design) and comes with

On October 7, it was reported that Leapmotor, Stellantis’ seventh brand in Brazil, will launch its first vehicle, the C10 SUV, in November.
The model will be officially unveiled before the São Paulo Motor Show, where both the brand and the C10 will make their first major public appearance. The C10 will be available i

On October 1, Stellantis South Africa introduced Leapmotor. It was presented at SA Auto Week 2025, hosted by the National Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) from October 01–03, 2025, in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape Province. Following this debut, Leapmotor models will be introduced at selected dealerships na

As traditional OEMs reduce their reliance on outsourcing, Chinese automakers are stepping in.
The IAA Mobility Show in Munich highlighted a clear shift in the European auto industry; contract manufacturing, used primarily for overflow from European OEMs, is now being redefined as Chinese brands seek to establish a lo

Announced on September 18, 2025, the first batch of the Leapmotor B10 has officially arrived in Thailand. The model is set to make its ASEAN debut, with pricing to be revealed at the upcoming launch event in October.
Leapmotor Thailand reported a strong response to pre-bookings on September 15. Reservations will rema

On September 18, Stellantis Morocco’s Managing Director, in a social media post, announced the launch of Leapmotor in the Moroccan market, to be distributed through Sopriam, Stellantis’ local network.
Leapmotor brings Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) technology, offering 100% electric driving with longer range

On September 16, multiple sources reported that Stellantis’ new CEO confirmed that Chinese EV brand Leapmotor will start building cars in Spain plants from 2026. The move is aimed at avoiding EU tariffs, though the exact plant location is not yet decided.
Leapmotor is expanding in Europe, and its partnership with Ste

On September 12, BYD released a statement in response to the remarks made by Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa, who publicly stated that “in Germany Leapmotor sold more than BYD”.
BYD stated that for the German market, from January to August 2025, it registered 8,610 units, while Leapmotor registered 3,536 units. In the

On September 8, Leapmotor made its global debut of the B05 and launched the B10 at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich.
Leapmotor B05 is a sport C-hatchback which gives it a sleek, muscular look with frameless doors. It measures 4,430 mm × 1,880 mm × 1,520 mm (LxWxH) and wheelbase of 2,735 mm.
Leapmotor B10 electric C-SUV of

On September 3, Parkopedia announced that it has been selected to provide high-quality EV charging services to all Leapmotor models outside of China, starting with the B10 crossover. From deliveries in late 2025, Leapmotor drivers outside of China will benefit from Parkopedia’s static, dynamic, and tariff EV charging

On September 3, Leapmotor announced that it will debut its new compact model, the B05, at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich during September 9–14, 2025.
The B10 will also make its public debut at the show alongside the already launched T03 and C10 models in Germany. All vehicles will be on display at the Open Space on Ludw

On August 18, Leapmotor, in its interim report for the first half of 2025, announced that the first batch of B10 models was officially shipped to Europe in July 2025. It will be officially launched at the Munich Auto Show (IAA Mobility) in September 2025.
The company also plans to establish a European localization pr

On August 15, Zhejiang’s Wuxing Media Integration Center (WMIC) announced that four production lines under a Leapmotor project on New Energy Vehicle (NEV) battery packs are currently being debugged on site, and that the entire project is expected to go into production in September.
The project is scheduled for the co

According to multiple press releases dated August 20, FAW Group is planning to buy a stake in Leapmotor to become a strategic shareholder. Currently, the preliminary plan to acquire around 10% of Leapmotor is being circulated and advanced within FAW Group.
Information from the FAW International e-Bid Platform shows t

On August 8, Leapmotor marked the naming and delivery of the Grimaldi Group’s new vessel, Grande Tianjin. The ship will soon depart Shanghai for Europe, carrying its first load of over 2,500 new Leapmotor EVs.
Leapmotor operates in 30+ countries with over 1,500 sales and service outlets and has delivered more than 80

On August 6, it was reported that Stellantis completed the first shipment of Leapmotor electric SUVs to Brazil.
This marks the brand’s upcoming debut in the local market with the C10 and B10 models. Although the official launch date has not been announced, both vehicles will be sold through a newly established networ