Australia’s leading pickleball organisation has partnered with one of the world’s leading electric and hybrid vehicle brands.

The National Pickleball League (NPL) today announced Leapmotor Australia (Leapmotor) as its Official Automotive Partner, marking the first exclusive automotive partnership in Australian pickleball.

The agreement sees Leapmotor join the NPL as a Major Sponsor of Australia's premier pickleball organisation, spanning its professional league, owned venues, and national events calendar.

anning its professional league, owned venues, and national events calendar.

31 March 2026 — Melbourne, Australia  — URBNSURF, Australia’s leading surf park operator, today announced a new partnership with Jeep Australia and Leapmotor Australia, marking a significant collaboration between two of the country’s most exciting and adventurous automotive brands and the nation’s premier surf destinations in Melbourne and Sydney. 

• Leapmotor C10 AWD Sports+ Special Edition arriving April
• High Performance: Intelligent AWD system with 440kW / 760Nm and 0–100 km/h in 4.0 seconds
• More Range: Greater capacity 81.9kWh LFP HV battery with up to 510km NEDC EV range (up to 437km WLTP)
• Faster Charging: Underpinned by an 800V architecture allowing up to 180kW DC fast charging has the capability of going from 30%-80% charge in approximately 22 minutes
• Unique Design Package: Sports+ cabin mats and cargo mat with red stitching, exclusive Sports+ rear badging and Sports+ side decals
• Colours: Available in Pearl White or Metallic Black exterior, each with contrasting Sports+ side decals
• Pure Performance: Priced from $53,888 MSRP*

Now Offers Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™  

• Update offers a variety of enhancements including Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™: Vehicle supports wired/wireless Apple CarPlay® and wired/wireless Android Auto™ 

• ADAS Refinement: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Centering Control (LCC) now deliver smoother curve deceleration for improved driving confidence 

• Custom Shortcuts: New memory shortcuts allow drivers to save and recall preferred settings for ADAS, acceleration response, and regenerative braking 

• User Interface Improvements: The new ‘Fast Boot’ Infotainment system pre-loads for quicker start-up, the Navigation Display supports left-side split-screen for improved visibility and, expanded Voice Commands to control windows, venting, exterior lighting, media, and interface functions hands-free 

• One Pedal Driving: Enhanced energy recovery enables most acceleration and deceleration using only the accelerator pedal, delivering a smoother, more efficient drive 

6 February 2026 – MELBOURNE, VIC – Leapmotor’s newly launched small electric SUV, the Leapmotor B10, has been recognised as one of the safest vehicles on Australian roads, achieving a 5‑star ANCAP safety rating following rigorous local testing. This 5-star ANCAP safety rating applies to all Leapmotor B10 variants.

• New Integrated Dashcam Feature: Dashcam recording using 360° cameras, saving footage directly to USB while driving
• ADAS Refinement & Combined Memory Settings: A new user combined memory setting allows drivers to save presets for selected ADAS and driving modes, which can be activated via a customisable steering wheel button
• Enhanced Connectivity: Introduction of QDLink for phone projection (Android) and Radioline for global radio streaming
• User Interface Improvements: Refined navigation, expanded voice recognition and user interface customisation
• Bluetooth® digital key sharing: extend access to friends and family via the Leapmotor smartphone app.

• Two Trim options available – Style and Design LR (Long Range) variants, tailored for tech-savvy and design-conscious drivers
• Drive-Away pricing starts from $38,990 on the Style variant and $41,990 on the Design variant; available from November 2025
• Impressive range of up to 516km under the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) on the Design LR variant with ultra-fast DC charging capabilities
• B10 Style features a 56.2 kWh LFP battery offering up to 442km of NEDC range and Design LR featuring a larger 67.1 kWh battery delivering up to 516km NEDC range
• The smart interior includes a spacious cabin with a 14.6” touchscreen and immersive 3D cockpit, 17 ADAS features, 360° camera and a panoramic glass roof
• Register your interest by 31 October and pay $200 now to cover 3 years Capped Price Servicing when you purchase the all-new Leapmotor B10 by 31 January 2026.*

Munich, Germany – September 9, 2025 – Leapmotor is making a powerful impression at the IAA Mobility 2025, held at Messe München and downtown Munich, with the World Premiere of the B05 and the commercial launch of the Leapmotor B10, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s global expansion and technological evolution.Munich, Germany – September 9, 2025 – Leapmotor is making a powerful impression at the IAA Mobility 2025, held at Messe München and downtown Munich, with the World Premiere of the B05 and the commercial launch of the Leapmotor B10, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s global expansion and technological evolution.

Leapmotor Australia is excited to introduce the company’s newest REEV (Range Extender Electric Vehicle) technology for the first time in Australia with the Leapmotor C10 REEV.

Arriving in March, this innovative technology combines the benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) and traditional fuel cars, offering a hybrid solution that allows drivers a range up to 1,150km according to New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) testing. This hybrid solution provides the flexibility Australian drivers need while still reducing fuel consumption, with introductory drive-away pricing from $45,900 for customers who purchase and take delivery before June 30, 2025.

Stellantis, one of the world’s leading automakers aiming to provide clean, safe and affordable freedom of mobility to all and best known for its unique portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, is thrilled to announce its participation in the upcoming Everything Electric Show, taking place from March 7-9, 2025, in Sydney, Australia.

All-New Leapmotor C10, the brand’s first global product, will arrive in November at select dealerships