Shanghai, China – Leapmotor International, a Stellantis-led joint venture with Leapmotor, has shipped its first batch of electric vehicles (EVs) from Shanghai to European ports, marking a significant milestone in their partnership. The shipment includes Leapmotor’s C10 SUVs and T03 cars, both equipped with cutting-edge EV technology to deliver exceptional performance, efficiency, and range. Leapmotor ranks as the fourth largest new energy vehicle (NEV) startup in China by sales as of June 2024.
“The shipment of Leapmotor C10 and T03 vehicles to Europe this month is a landmark moment in the partnership between Stellantis and Leapmotor,” said Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares. “This demonstrates our commitment to providing innovative, affordable, and sustainable mobility solutions to our customers.
Leveraging Stellantis’ strong business assets in Europe and the hard work of our companies’ teams, I strongly believe that Leapmotor’s electric vehicles will be widely accepted by European customers. We are excited about the opportunities this partnership brings and look forward to a successful journey together.”
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Leapmotor Founder, Chairman, and CEO Zhu Jiangming highlighted the company’s success in the competitive Chinese EV market, with over 400,000 EVs sold since its inception. “Since the very beginning, the C10 and T03 models are designed to meet the high standards of global customers,” Zhu stated. “We are confident that the collaboration between Stellantis and Leapmotor will drive significant growth for both companies.”
Leveraging Stellantis’ distribution channels, Leapmotor International plans to increase its European sales points to 500 by 2026, up from 200 at the end of 2024, ensuring a high level of service for customers. This month’s shipment is the first step in a long-term collaboration aimed at transforming the landscape of electric mobility in Europe and beyond. There are plans to introduce at least one new model each year over the next three years.
About the Leapmotor C10 and T03
The Leapmotor C10, the company’s first global product, is built according to global design and safety standards. Based on Leapmotor’s self-developed LEAP3.0 technology architecture, the C10 features advanced intelligent electric technology, including a central integrated electronic and electrical architecture, cell-to-chassis (CTC) technology, and a flagship intelligent cockpit. This family-centric D-segment vehicle boasts a 420 km WLTP range and meets the 5-star E-NCAP rating standard. It has won several design awards, including the 2023 International CMF Design Award, the 2024 Gold Award from the French Design Awards (FDA), and the 2024 Gold Award from the US MUSE Design Awards.
The Leapmotor T03 is a small five-door A-segment urban commuter car with B-segment interior space, offering a stylish and enjoyable driving experience with a 265 km WLTP range. It ranked No. 1 in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study in the small BEV segment.
About Leapmotor
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, Leapmotor is a technology-driven intelligent EV company. Its founder, Zhu Jiangming, is an electrical engineer with over 30 years of technical experience. Leapmotor’s business scope includes intelligent EV design, research and development, manufacturing, intelligent driving, electric motor control, battery system development, and cloud computing-based vehicle networking solutions. With 60% of its vehicle components developed and manufactured in-house, Leapmotor has pioneered several industry-leading technologies, including the Eight-in-One Electric Drive System and Cell-to-Chassis technology. The company’s product lineup includes C16, C10, C11, C01, and T03, offering both pure electric and extended range power options. In 2023, Stellantis invested in Leapmotor, and in May 2024, the two companies formed the joint venture Leapmotor International B.V. to explore international markets.
About Stellantis
Stellantis N.V. is one of the world’s leading automakers, known for its unique portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move, and Leasys. Stellantis aims to achieve carbon net-zero status by 2038 under its Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan. For more information, visit Stellantis.
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