Leapmotor International has shipped its first batch of C10 and T03 electric vehicles to Europe, marking a significant milestone in its partnership with Stellantis. The vehicles, equipped with cutting-edge EV technology, will be available in nine European countries starting in September, with plans to expand to other regions by late 2024.
Key Highlights
- First batch of Leapmotor C10 and T03 vehicles shipped to Europe this month.
- Partnership between Stellantis and Leapmotor aims to provide sustainable mobility solutions.
- Leapmotor plans to establish 200 sales points in Europe by the end of 2024, expanding to 500 by 2026.
- Expansion to the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and South America planned for late 2024.
Leapmotor International, a joint venture between Stellantis (51%) and Leapmotor (49%), has shipped the first batch of C10 SUVs and T03 cars from Shanghai, China, to European ports this month. This significant milestone in their partnership underscores their shared commitment to rapidly providing sustainable mobility and innovation to the European EV market. Leapmotor is the fourth-largest Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) startup 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 distribution channels in Europe, Leapmotor International plans to increase sales points for its vehicles to 500 by 2026, from 200 at the end of 2024, ensuring a high level of service for customers. There is at least one model planned to go on sale every year for the next three years.
About Leapmotor C10 and T03
The Leapmotor C10 is a family-centric D-segment vehicle built to global design and safety standards, featuring a 420 km WLTP range and the capability to meet the 5-star E-NCAP rating standard. The C10 recently won 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 stylish, small five-door urban commuter car 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
Established in 2015, Leapmotor is a technology-driven intelligent electric vehicle (EV) company headquartered in Hangzhou, China. The company independently develops and manufactures core components of its vehicles, including the electric powertrain and intelligent systems. In 2023, Stellantis invested in Leapmotor, and in May 2024, the joint venture Leapmotor International B.V. was formed to explore the international market.
About Stellantis
Stellantis N.V. is a global automaker known for its 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 become a carbon net zero mobility tech company by 2038, as outlined in its Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com.
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