China's passenger new energy vehicle (NEV) retail sales totaled 1.148 million units in October, down 10% from a year earlier and narrowing the pace of decline from September, preliminary figures showed. The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) released the data in its…
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Feels hefty in corners Leapmotor has struggled to make its mark in a market swamped by affordable Chinese electric vehicles. At a time when rivals are experiencing explosive growth, the brand has attracted just 1166 buyers in the first nine months…
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Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor is preparing to take on Europe's most popular small electric cars with the B03, a compact hatchback that promises strong performance, fast charging and a long list of standard features at a competitive price. The B03 made…
PARIS — Chinese automaker Leapmotor has brought its new B03 electric hatchback to Europe, pitching the compact car as a cheaper, more powerful alternative to established rivals such as the Renault 5 and Volkswagen ID. Polo. The B03 made its European debut this week…
Leapmotor was founded in 2015 in Hangzhou by Zhu Jiangming, a co-founder of the surveillance-camera giant Dahua Technology, and it brought an electronics maker's instincts to the car business. Where many startups buy motors, battery packs and control units from suppliers, Leapmotor designs and builds most of them itself, which helps it keep costs down in a market where every yuan matters. That obsession with frugal engineering has made it one of the fastest-growing of China's newer EV brands and one of the few to approach consistent profitability.
The lineup began with a sporty coupe concept and the tiny T03 city car, then grew into the C-series of family SUVs and sedans, including the C10, C11 and C16, many offered as pure electrics or as range-extended electrics with a small petrol generator. The cheaper B-series, with the B10 crossover, the B05 hatchback and the compact B03X, broadened the brand's reach. Reviewers tend to admire the space, equipment and value for money, while noting that ride, handling and interior materials are aimed at comfort and cost rather than driving enthusiasts.
The turning point came in 2023, when Stellantis, parent of Peugeot, Fiat, Jeep and Citroën, bought roughly a fifth of the company and formed a joint venture, Leapmotor International, to sell its cars outside China. That deal put Leapmotor into Stellantis showrooms across Europe, and later into Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, Latin America and Southeast Asia, with plans to build cars in Spain. Its rivals include BYD, MG, Geely's brands and XPeng's Mona line.
Coverage follows a company in a hurry: new models and architectures, export launches through Stellantis, European production plans, pricing in each market, sales results, recalls and reviews, plus the Stellantis strategy that increasingly leans on Leapmotor's technology. As Chinese regulators tighten rules on screens, door handles and driver-assistance features, the brand's rapid product cycle will be worth watching, as will its ability to keep costs down while meeting stricter standards.
The Hangzhou EV maker that builds nearly everything in-house and sells abroad through Stellantis, from the tiny T03 to the C10 and B10 SUVs.
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