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07 Jan 2026

Leapmotor Secures Top-Spot Among Chinese NEV Start-Up Brands with Record 2025 Deliveries

Leapmotor achieved a historic milestone in 2025, claiming the top position among Chinese NEV (New Energy Vehicle encompassing Battery Electric Vehicles, Plug-in Hybrids, and Hybrid Fuel Cell vehicles) start-up brands, thanks to its exceptional annual performance

Leapmotor achieved a historic milestone in 2025, claiming the top position among Chinese NEV (New Energy Vehicle encompassing Battery Electric Vehicles, Plug-in Hybrids, and Hybrid Fuel Cell vehicles) start-up brands, thanks to its exceptional annual performance.

Leapmotor delivered a total of 596,555 vehicles worldwide (including both domestic and export sales), representing a 103% year-on-year increase, underscoring its strength and market competitiveness. December contributed 60,423 deliveries across the entire lineup, highlighting Leapmotor’s accelerating growth and solidifying its leadership in the fast-evolving electric mobility sector.

Throughout 2025, Leapmotor advanced its technology leadership and expanded its product portfolio. Key highlights included the launch of the LEAP 3.5 technology platform, the debut of flagship models such as the B10 and B01, as well as the introduction of the stylish B05 sports coupe and the B03X at major international auto shows.

Leapmotor also strengthened its global presence by entering the South American and African markets, taking its number of global retailers to over 1,700.

Financially, Leapmotor achieved its first-ever positive half-year net profit and reported three consecutive profitable quarters, marking a significant step toward sustainable growth. A historic milestone was reached with the production of the one-millionth vehicle.

The year culminated in the celebration of Leapmotor’s 10th Anniversary, a decade defined by full in-house R&D and a commitment to long-term innovation.                                                                                                                                                                             The anniversary events, held in Hangzhou under the theme ‘Upward, Leading the Race’, brought together users, partners, suppliers, investors and media to reflect on Leapmotor’s journey and reaffirm its vision for the future. Leapmotor emphasised its belief that technology and equanimity are the keys to moving from following to leading in the global automotive industry.

2025 was a year of rapid growth and strategic progress for Leapmotor, laying a solid foundation for the next decade as Leapmotor accelerates toward global leadership.

 

ENDS

 

About Leapmotor International

Leapmotor International is a Stellantis-led joint venture with a 51/49 partnership between Stellantis N.V. and Leapmotor. Founded in 2015. Leapmotor is focused on redefining the electric vehicle (EV) landscape by leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovation. Leapmotor International was created to deliver these tech-centric, affordable electric mobility solutions to customers around the globe using Stellantis’ long-established and comprehensive sales and post-sales network, which provides the highest standards of quality and reliability. Leapmotor began its operations in Europe in September 2024, with 250 points of sale by year-end, and plans to expand into India, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and South America. Leapmotor International was introduced to the UK market at the start of 2025 and currently has over 60 retailers. It has made a commitment to increase this figure to 70 by the end of the year. Leapmotor International’s product line-up initially included the T03, an urban-focused A-segment EV, and the C10, a fully equipped, family-oriented D-SUV segment vehicle. A C–SUV (B10) will arrive before the end of the year, and an additional three models are planned over the next two years. www.leapmotor.net/uk.

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