The 2025 Shanghai Auto Show drew massive crowds, with attendance expected to double the previous record of 906,000, highlighting growing global interest in China’s electric vehicle industry.
A major highlight was Leapmotor, the NEV startup that topped China’s sales rankings in March for the first time. The brand hosted over 100 international journalists, offering test drives, factory tours, and exclusive interviews as part of a deep dive into its global strategy.
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At the show, Leapmotor unveiled its full lineup, including the world premiere of the B01—an affordable, tech-packed C-sedan—and showcased the B10 compact SUV, its first global model, which features the LEAP 3.5 platform,
Qualcomm 8155 chip, and Cell-to-Chassis (CTC 2.0+) technology. Media praised the B10 for its space, efficiency, and innovative structure.
The media program included a rare interview with founder Jiangming Zhu and International CEO Tianshu Xin, covering Leapmotor’s future product plans and global positioning.
After the show, journalists traveled in Leapmotor vehicles to the company’s high-tech Jinhua factory, where they toured its vertically integrated production line—where 65% of components, including batteries and drive trains, are built in-house.
Journalists also test-drove the China-market B10, leaving impressed by the brand’s tech, quality, and global potential. With competitive pricing, strong innovation, and strategic focus, Leapmotor is positioning itself as a formidable force in the global EV market.
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