Leapmotor International, a 51/49 Stellantis-led company between Stellantis and Leapmotor, has shipped the first batch of electric vehicles (EVs) from Shanghai, China, to European ports this month.
The C10 and T03 models are equipped with cutting-edge EV technology, offering exceptional performance, efficiency and range.
The joint venture is the fourth largest Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) startup in China by sales in 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,” says Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO.
And he continues: “This demonstrates our commitment to providing innovative, affordable and sustainable mobility solutions to our customers. Relying on Stellantis’ strong business assets in Europe and the hard work of our companies’ teams on guaranteeing product innovation and quality, I strongly believe that Leapmotor’s electric vehicles will be widely accepted by European customers.”
“As of the first half of July, Leapmotor has accumulatively sold over 400,000 EVs in China since the company’s first sale,” states Zhu Jiangming, Leapmotor Founder, Chairman and CEO.
“China is the biggest and most competitive EV market in the world and our products have proved their value by being acclaimed by the local customers. Since the very beginning, the C10 and T03 models are designed to meet the high standards of global customers and we are confident that the collaboration will drive significant growth for both companies,” he adds.
Leveraging the Stellantis distribution channels, the International joint venture plans to increase sales points for Leapmotor vehicles in Europe to 500 by 2026, from 200 at the end of 2024, to ensure a high level of service for customers.
The shipment this month is just the beginning of a long-term collaboration aimed at transforming the landscape of electric mobility in Europe and beyond.
There is at least one model planned to go on sale every year in the next three years.
About the Leapmotor C10 and T03
The C10 is based on Leapmotor’s self-developed LEAP3.0 technology architecture, featuring industry-leading intelligent electric technology such as central integrated electronic and electrical architecture, cell-to-chassis (CTC) technology, and its flagship intelligent cockpit.
It is a fully equipped, family-centric D-segment vehicle with best-in-segment premium ride and handling experience, featuring 420 km WLTP range, and is able to meet the 5-star E-NCAP rating standard.
After winning the “2023 International CMF Design Award” for its technological and natural aesthetic design, it recently won the 2024 Gold Award from the French Design Awards (FDA) and the 2024 Gold Award from the US MUSE Design Awards.
The T03 is a small five-door, A-segment urban boutique commuter car with B-segment interior space.
It is not only stylish but also a pleasure to drive and features 265 km WLTP range.
It ranked No. 1 in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study in the small BEV segment.
