Leapmotor
Coverage of Leapmotor in the Nexus archive.
- China’s carmakers are rewriting Europe’s auto hierarchy as Japanese rivals lose ground
Chinese carmakers are gaining market share in Western Europe from Japanese rivals, reducing Japan's share to its lowest level in four decades. European tariff policy uncertainties could impact Chinese exports, while Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are boosting overseas sales amid weak domestic demand and Beijing's anti-competitive measures.
- New technologies power China’s Tesla challengers to monthly sales records
Chinese Tesla challengers Leapmotor and Zeekr achieved record electric vehicle deliveries last month, driven by new battery and self-driving technologies, despite a declining domestic EV sales trend. Leapmotor, backed by Stellantis, delivered 93,376 EVs, marking a 94.5% year-on-year increase.
- New technologies power China’s Tesla challengers to monthly sales records
Chinese Tesla challengers Leapmotor and Zeekr achieved record monthly EV sales using advanced battery and self-driving technologies, outperforming the domestic EV market's downward trend and increasing pressure on Tesla. Leapmotor delivered 93,376 electric vehicles last month, a 94.5% year-on-year increase.
- Leapmotor Stacks Its EVs in Crates to Reach Brazil Faster
Leapmotor uses open steel flat-rack frames lifted by cranes to transport electric vehicles to Brazil, bypassing traditional Ro-Ro car carriers. The method debuted at Sepetiba Tecon.
- Chinese EV makers recover in May but competition remains fierce amid overcapacity woes
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in China recovered in May as new models with advanced technology attracted buyers. Zeekr and Leapmotor, supported by Geely Auto and Stellantis respectively, set delivery records, driven by local government subsidies boosting consumer demand.
- Chinese EV makers recover in May but competition remains fierce amid overcapacity woes
Sales of electric vehicles in China recovered in May due to new models with advanced batteries and driver assistance systems. Zeekr and Leapmotor set new delivery records, driven by local government subsidies boosting consumer demand.
- Chinese EV makers hunt for idled plants in Europe as they expand global influence
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers including BYD and Leapmotor are actively acquiring idled manufacturing plants in Europe from major automakers like Stellantis and Volkswagen. This expansion is driven by global energy demands for battery-powered vehicles and represents a significant shift in the automotive industry's competitive landscape as Chinese EV makers establish themselves as international players.
- Stellantis’ Leapmotor partnership points to a wider — and riskier— industry gamble
Stellantis has partnered with Leapmotor, a Chinese company, which may impact European carmaking. This partnership is seen as a significant moment for the future of the industry. The collaboration between Stellantis, the maker of Jeep, and Leapmotor, indicates a shift in the carmaking landscape.