Leapmotor B10

Sales to begin in the European market in 2024

A driving scene of the fully electric crossover "Leapmotor C10" to be introduced to the European market. — Ahead of the Paris Motor Show, Leap Motors began selling the fully electric compact “T03” and the mid-size electric crossover “C10” (pictured), and also gave the world premiere of the “B10” and “C16” models, which are scheduled to be introduced in the future.

Leap Motor was founded in Hangzhou, China in 2015. It offers a variety of vehicle models equipped with fully electric powertrains and plug-in hybrid systems.

Prior to their first participation in the Paris Motor Show, the kickoff event for Leapmotor International, a joint venture established by the Stellantis Group and Leapmotors in a 51:49 ratio, was held in Milan, Italy. Sales of the fully electric compact car T03 and the mid-size electric crossover C10 also began in Europe.

At the Paris Motor Show, Toyota will be making its world premiere of the B10 electric compact SUV and the C16 six-seater electric multi-purpose van, both of which have been developed for the global market and are scheduled for launch in Europe in 2025. The T03 and C10, for which reservations began in Europe just a few weeks ago, will also be on display.

All of the Leap Motors models unveiled this time utilize electrification technology developed in-house in China to achieve both high performance and high efficiency, while also providing the safety and sufficient range required in the European market at an affordable price.

Stellantis will support sales in Europe

The exterior of the compact EV "Leapmotor T03" to be introduced to the European market. — Leap Motors utilizes the Stellantis Group’s dealer network and service bases in Europe, allowing customers to purchase with more confidence than with traditional Chinese brands. The photo shows the Leap Motor T03, which will be introduced as a mass-market EV.

In October 2023, the Stellantis Group invested 1.5 billion euros and acquired a 21% stake in LeapMotor. A year later, LeapMotor International, a joint venture led by Stellantis, was launched. The addition of LeapMotor to the Stellantis Group’s electric vehicle lineup means that it can now cover a wide range of customer needs and price ranges.

This partnership will see the introduction of an after-sales service system from the Stellantis Group, and Leap Motor International’s customers will be able to enjoy comprehensive support in showrooms, which will clearly differentiate the company from traditional Chinese manufacturers.

Using Stellantis’ distribution channels, LeapMotor International plans to open 350 sales outlets across Europe by the end of 2024. Over the next three years, it will launch at least one new model in the European market each year.

The first markets in Europe will be Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland and the UK, with plans to expand to Turkey, Israel, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia and Nepal) and South America (Brazil and Chile) from the second half of 2024.

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