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Overview

Leapmotor, formally Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd., is a Chinese automotive company headquartered in Hangzhou and focused on new-energy vehicles. Founded in December 2015 by Zhu Jiangming and Fu Liquan, who were also associated with Dahua Technology, the company was established around the idea that an electric-car maker should control a substantial portion of its software, electronics and drivetrain technology rather than rely entirely on outside suppliers. The Leapmotor brand was introduced publicly in 2017, and the company delivered its first production vehicle in 2019. The company’s early portfolio combined a small electric coupe, a city car and an electric crossover. The S01, first shown as a concept and later launched in 2019, served as Leapmotor’s initial demonstration of its technology and design ambitions. It was followed by the T03, a compact urban electric vehicle introduced in 2020, and the C11, a larger electric crossover launched later that year. Subsequent products broadened the range into family cars and sport-utility vehicles, while the company continued to develop advanced driver-assistance, vehicle-computing and electric-powertrain systems. Leapmotor has emphasized vertical integration. Its activities have included the development of traction motors, vehicle control computers, lighting components and other electronic systems. In 2018, the company said that its Lingxin 01 artificial-intelligence chip, developed with Dahua Technology, had entered integration verification. This technology-led approach has been used to position Leapmotor as an intelligent-electric-vehicle specialist rather than solely as an assembler of externally sourced components. The company expanded its industrial and commercial relationships through a strategic agreement with FAW Group in 2020 covering intelligent-vehicle research, manufacturing and core components. Its most important international transaction came in October 2023, when Stellantis acquired approximately 20 percent of Leapmotor for €1.5 billion. The deal also created Leapmotor International, a distribution and manufacturing joint venture owned 51 percent by Stellantis and 49 percent by Leapmotor. Through this structure, Stellantis became Leapmotor’s principal international commercialization partner, using its dealer network and manufacturing footprint to support expansion outside China. Leapmotor began entering European markets through Stellantis distribution channels in 2024, initially with models including the T03 city car and C10 SUV. Assembly of the T03 also began at Stellantis’ plant in Tychy, Poland, although that arrangement was later discontinued. The international strategy has been extended to selected markets in the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, Africa and South America. The partnership has also prompted discussions about local production, rebadged products and the possible use of Leapmotor’s range-extender technology in other Stellantis vehicles. Leapmotor was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2022. Its brand positioning combines relatively accessible pricing with intelligent-vehicle functions, proprietary electronic architecture and a growing range of battery-electric and extended-range models. The company remains primarily Chinese in engineering and manufacturing identity, while Stellantis’ investment and distribution platform have given it a broader international route to market.

History

Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd. was established in Hangzhou in December 2015 by Zhu Jiangming and Fu Liquan. Both founders had links to Dahua Technology, giving the new company a foundation in electronics and intelligent-systems expertise. Leapmotor publicly introduced its automotive brand in March 2017 and presented the S01, a compact electric coupe, as its first major product. The vehicle was previewed at Chinese auto shows before entering production and beginning deliveries in June 2019. From its beginning, Leapmotor pursued a strategy of developing important vehicle technologies internally. In 2018 it announced that Lingxin 01, an artificial-intelligence chip developed with Dahua Technology, had entered integration verification. The company also worked on electric motors, vehicle computers, lighting and other components. This emphasis on proprietary hardware and software distinguished Leapmotor from manufacturers whose electric-vehicle programs depended more heavily on external component suppliers. Leapmotor’s second mass-production vehicle, the T03, was introduced in May 2020. Designed as a compact urban electric car, it extended the brand beyond the more specialized S01 and targeted everyday city mobility. The C11 electric crossover followed in November 2020. Based on the C-More concept, the C11 gave Leapmotor a larger family-oriented vehicle and demonstrated the company’s ability to move into the rapidly expanding electric-SUV segment. In parallel with product development, Leapmotor sought industrial partnerships. In May 2020 it reached a strategic cooperation agreement with FAW Group covering intelligent-electric-vehicle development, manufacturing, core components and basic technologies. The relationship reflected the wider Chinese automotive industry’s movement toward partnerships around electric platforms, software and supply chains. Leapmotor completed its Hong Kong listing in 2022. The listing provided a public capital-market base as the company expanded its product range and manufacturing capabilities. The company subsequently developed additional sedan, crossover and SUV programs, including the C10 and B10, while continuing to promote battery-electric and range-extended powertrains. The decisive international turning point came in October 2023, when Stellantis invested €1.5 billion and acquired approximately 20 percent of Leapmotor. The transaction created Leapmotor International, a 51-percent-Stellantis and 49-percent-Leapmotor joint venture responsible for distribution and production outside China. It gave Leapmotor access to Stellantis’ dealer network, manufacturing sites and market infrastructure, while allowing Stellantis to participate more directly in China-developed electric-vehicle technology. Leapmotor International announced European commercialization for 2024, with initial markets including Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain and Portugal. The first European offerings centered on the T03 city car and C10 SUV. T03 assembly began at Stellantis’ Tychy facility in Poland, although production there later ended amid changing trade, tariff and manufacturing considerations. The partners continued to consider other European production locations and possible Stellantis-brand derivatives based on Leapmotor technology. The international partnership has also been connected with expansion into India, the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, Africa and South America. Leapmotor has used sponsorships and local retail partnerships to build brand recognition in selected markets, including football and broadcast-media relationships. Its longer-term strategy is to combine Chinese engineering scale and vertical integration with Stellantis-supported sales, service and manufacturing capabilities. The company remains an active electric-vehicle manufacturer with China as its core market and an expanding international presence.

2024
European market launch
[1]Leapmotor - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
Leapmotor International began selling selected Leapmotor vehicles through Stellantis’ European network.
2023
Stellantis investment and international joint venture
[1]Leapmotor - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
Stellantis invested €1.5 billion for an approximately 20 percent stake and formed Leapmotor International.
2022
Hong Kong listing
[1]Leapmotor - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
Leapmotor became publicly listed in Hong Kong under ticker 9863.
2020
T03 and C11 introduced
[1]Leapmotor - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
Leapmotor launched the T03 city car and later introduced the C11 electric crossover.
2019
First vehicle deliveries
[1]Leapmotor - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
The S01 entered the Chinese market and first deliveries began.
2017
Leapmotor brand launched
[1]Leapmotor - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
The Leapmotor automotive brand was formally introduced.
2017
S01 unveiled
[1]Leapmotor - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
The company presented the S01 electric coupe as its first vehicle program.
2015
Company founded
[1]Leapmotor - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in Hangzhou by Zhu Jiangming and Fu Liquan.

Products and positioning

Technology-focused and comparatively accessible intelligent-electric-vehicle brand, combining vertical integration with international distribution through Stellantis.

Electric coupe · 2019
Leapmotor S01
The S01 was Leapmotor’s first production vehicle and an electric two-door coupe. Initially shown in concept form, it served as the company’s early technology and design statement before entering the Chinese market in 2019. The model helped establish Leapmotor as an electric-vehicle developer rather than a conventional internal-combustion automaker.
Electric city car · 2020
Leapmotor T03
The T03 is a small battery-electric city car designed for urban use. Its launch expanded Leapmotor into a higher-volume, practical segment and emphasized compact dimensions, connected functions and accessible electric mobility. The model became particularly important to the company’s international expansion, including distribution through Stellantis and a period of assembly in Poland.
Electric crossover SUV · 2020
Leapmotor C11
The C11 is a larger electric crossover introduced after the T03. It was derived from the C-More concept and was developed as a family-oriented model with a spacious SUV body, dual-motor variants and a long-range positioning. The C11 helped move Leapmotor from niche electric products toward mainstream passenger vehicles.
Electric SUV
Leapmotor C10
The C10 is an electric SUV used as one of the lead products in Leapmotor International’s European rollout. It represents the company’s strategy of pairing connected-vehicle functions and electric propulsion with a globally oriented family-SUV format.
Electric SUV
Leapmotor B10
The B10 is a newer SUV platform associated with Leapmotor’s overseas growth and cooperation with Stellantis and FAW. It has been discussed in connection with both battery-electric and range-extended configurations, as well as possible production and derivative models for international markets.

Controversies

2026
Hard-to-spot emergency mechanical handle triggers recall of 371,200 C01 and C11 vehicles
In August 2026, Leapmotor recalled 48,625 C01 and 322,575 C11 vehicles, 371,200 in total. The reason was that the emergency mechanical handle was too close in color to the interior, making it hard to identify and operate, which could hinder escape through the door in an extreme power-loss situation; the fix adds warning labels and an OTA strategy to lower the windows after a crash.
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2026
Leapmotor included in China recall over door-release concerns
Nine carmakers including Tesla, Xiaomi and Leapmotor said they would fix a combined 4.3 million vehicles in China due to concerns that emergency buttons or levers allowing occupants to manually open a door can be hard to find. The fix involves clearer labels on door-release mechanisms and over-the-air software updates that lower windows in an emergency.
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2026
Leapmotor included in China's recall over hidden door handles
China's State Administration for Market Regulation announced the country's largest automotive recall, covering 4.3 million vehicles from nine brands, over hidden door handles that may be difficult to open in an emergency. The remedy is installation of high-visibility warning labels and software updates to automatically lower windows after a crash. Chinese-made Tesla vehicles accounted for 2.98 million of the recalled cars; other affected brands include Xpeng, Xiaomi, Geely (Zeekr and Lynk & Co), Leapmotor, Chery, BAIC, Dongfeng and FAW Group (Hongqi).
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2026
Leapmotor included in China's largest-ever car recall campaign over emergency door handles
On Aug 21, 2026, eleven carmakers including Tesla and Xiaomi launched software updates and vehicle recalls in China in the country's largest-ever automotive recall campaign, addressing concerns that emergency mechanical door release handles may be difficult to locate or operate during emergencies. Leapmotor was among the carmakers involved in the campaign. Tesla will recall 2.98 million imported and China-made Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X vehicles from Sept 25, with a remedy of warning labels and an OTA update that automatically lowers vehicle windows after a collision.
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2023
Store manager's deposit figures spark sales-fraud doubts; company denies
In 2023, online remarks by a Leapmotor store staff member about orders and deposit figures sparked doubts over inflated sales. The company responded that the content was untrue and said it would hold the store manager accountable. This entry retains the company's clarification and does not treat unverified store remarks as accounting fraud by a listed company.
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2022
Chongqing auto show protest over blank screens and buyback promise; company responds
In 2022, a Leapmotor owner complained at the Chongqing auto show that multiple screens went blank on the day of delivery and raised issues over repair and buyback promises; the company said the vehicle problems had been resolved and that it would keep communicating with the owner. This entry covers a specific owner's product and after-sales dispute and does not treat every model or complaint as confirmed by regulators.
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2020
Over 200 S01 owners question faults and undelivered features in open letter
In May 2020, more than 200 early Leapmotor S01 owners published an open letter questioning battery, OTA and powertrain issues, and related quality and after-sales complaints continued to draw media attention. This entry covers collective action by owners of an early model and is separate from the 2022 Chongqing auto show blank-screen dispute involving a specific owner.
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2020
Leapmotor responds to S01 owner complaints
After S01 owners publicly complained about vehicle quality and features, Leapmotor said the vehicles met national standards and characterized reported issues as occasional rather than safety-related. The company also said certain issues would be optimized through an OTA update and that it would repair or replace parts for individual vehicle faults.
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2020
Recall plan filed for 150 Leapmotor S01 vehicles
Contract manufacturer Hangzhou Changjiang Passenger Vehicle Co., Ltd. filed a recall plan for 150 2019-model-year Leapmotor S01 vehicles produced from June 27 to December 31, 2019. The instrument software resource-optimization bug could cause the 360-degree camera display to freeze or show a distorted image, potentially preventing drivers from seeing changing obstacles and creating a safety risk.
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2024European launch through Stellantis
Belgium · France · Germany · Greece · Italy · Netherlands · Portugal · Romania
Leapmotor International used Stellantis’ dealer and service infrastructure to introduce the brand in Europe, initially promoting the T03 and C10.
Outcome. Established the brand’s first coordinated international distribution program.
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2024Zhejiang FC sponsorship
China
Leapmotor became a principal front-of-shirt sponsor of Zhejiang FC, using football visibility to strengthen recognition in its home market.
Outcome. Expanded sports-based brand exposure.
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Palmeiras football sponsorship
Brazil
Leapmotor sponsored Palmeiras across its men’s, women’s and youth teams, placing the brand on team apparel and linking its international expansion with a prominent football property.
Outcome. Built awareness in a major South American market.
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Brand decisions

2024
Begin international rolloutStrategy
Background
The Stellantis partnership created access to established dealer, service and manufacturing infrastructure outside China.
Action taken
Leapmotor International announced an initial European rollout led by the T03 and C10, with further regions planned.
Aftermath
Leapmotor became one of the Chinese EV brands using a major European automotive group as its overseas commercialization platform.
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2023
Accept Stellantis strategic investmentM&A
Background
Leapmotor needed an international route to market and additional industrial reach as competition in electric vehicles intensified.
Action taken
The company accepted a €1.5 billion investment from Stellantis for an approximately 20 percent stake and established Leapmotor International.
Aftermath
Stellantis became Leapmotor’s principal international distribution and manufacturing partner, supporting launches outside China.
Stellantis investment. €1.5 billion (October 2023)
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2020
Partner with FAW GroupStrategy
Background
Leapmotor sought broader industrial cooperation in intelligent vehicles and electric-vehicle components.
Action taken
The company and FAW agreed to collaborate on research, manufacturing, core parts and foundational technologies.
Aftermath
The agreement added a major Chinese automaker as a strategic technology and industrial partner.
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Recent events

Unconfirmed
Leapmotor announces planned B05 production in Zaragoza[16]Leapmotor宣布计划在萨拉戈萨生产B05webwire.com
Leapmotor announced plans to produce the B05 at Stellantis’s manufacturing plant in Zaragoza, Spain. The source describes production as planned, not completed.
Unconfirmed
Reported2026.08.26
Nine carmakers recall 4.3 million vehicles in China over door-release concerns[7]Leapmotor included in China recall over door-release concernsstraitstimes.com
Nine carmakers including Tesla, Xiaomi and Leapmotor said they would fix a combined 4.3 million vehicles in China due to concerns that emergency buttons or levers allowing occupants to manually open a door can be hard to find. The fix involves clearer labels on door-release mechanisms and over-the-air software updates that lower windows in an emergency.
2026.08.24
Reported2026.08.24
Leapmotor reports H1 2026 results: revenue RMB 38.11 billion, gross margin down to 11.7%[17]零跑汽车发布2026年上半年业绩：营收381.1亿元，毛利率降至11.7%tech.ifeng.com
Leapmotor released its 2026 interim results on August 24, reporting revenue of RMB 38.11 billion (up 57.2% year on year), net profit of RMB 210 million, and deliveries of 356,487 units (up 60.8%). Gross margin fell to 11.7% from 14.1% a year earlier due to higher raw material costs and a change in vehicle product mix.
2026.08.21
Reported2026.08.28
China recalls 4.3 million vehicles over hidden door handles[8]Leapmotor included in China's recall over hidden door handlespaultan.org
China's State Administration for Market Regulation announced the country's largest automotive recall, covering 4.3 million vehicles from nine brands, over hidden door handles that may be difficult to open in an emergency. The remedy is installation of high-visibility warning labels and software updates to automatically lower windows after a crash. Chinese-made Tesla vehicles accounted for 2.98 million of the recalled cars; other affected brands include Xpeng, Xiaomi, Geely (Zeekr and Lynk & Co), Leapmotor, Chery, BAIC, Dongfeng and FAW Group (Hongqi).
2026.08.21
Reported2026.08.24
Tesla and Chinese carmakers recall over 4 million vehicles over door handle safety risks[13]Leapmotor included in China's largest-ever car recall campaign over emergency door handlesbreakingnews.ie
China's State Administration for Market Regulation said Tesla is recalling about 2.98 million China-made and imported Model 3, Model Y, Model X and Model S EVs over door handle safety risks, while Xiaomi is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles, Leapmotor over 370,000 cars, and Geely and XPENG are also recalling vehicles, totaling more than four million vehicles. The regulator cited risks that in extreme situations such as a severe collision causing electrical system failure, the handles could hinder occupants from escaping or rescuers from gaining access. Tesla will perform software updates to mitigate risks.
Unconfirmed
Reported2026.08.21
Multiple automakers recall vehicles over emergency mechanical door handle identification issues[12]Leapmotor included in China's largest-ever car recall campaign over emergency door handles163.com
Multiple automakers in China announced recalls of electric vehicles because the emergency mechanical door handles or their covers are hard to identify or operate in extreme situations such as a severe collision causing low-voltage system failure. Affected models include Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X, Xiaomi SU7, Zeekr 007 and Zeekr X, with Tesla involving about 2.976 million vehicles, Xiaomi about 390,000, Leapmotor about 371,000 and XPeng about 265,000. Remedies include adding warning labels, replacing improved handle covers, and over-the-air software adjustments to window or unlock control strategies after accidents.
2026.08.21
Reported2026.08.23
Chinese automakers including Xiaomi, Xpeng, Zeekr and Lynk & Co recall vehicles over hidden emergency door releases[11]Leapmotor included in China's largest-ever car recall campaign over emergency door handlesibtimes.com.au
Eleven automakers in China issued related recalls addressing the same hidden emergency door release problem, with nine manufacturers, including Tesla, agreeing to install warning labels helping occupants locate the releases. Xiaomi, Xpeng, and Geely-owned brands Zeekr and Lynk & Co. were among the other manufacturers issuing recalls; eight other automakers including Leapmotor, Chery, Dongfeng, BAIC BluePark and FAW filed recalls with China's market regulator on the same day. More than 4 million vehicles in total were affected across the full scope of the crackdown.
2026.08.21
Reported2026.08.22
China's largest-ever car recall campaign over emergency door handles[10]Leapmotor included in China's largest-ever car recall campaign over emergency door handlesthestar.com.my
Eleven carmakers including Tesla and Xiaomi launched software updates and vehicle recalls in China on Aug 21, 2026, in the country's largest-ever automotive recall campaign, addressing concerns that emergency mechanical door release handles may be difficult to locate or operate during emergencies. Tesla will recall 2.98 million imported and China-made Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X vehicles from Sept 25, with a remedy of warning labels and an OTA update that automatically lowers vehicle windows after a collision.
Unconfirmed
Reported2026.08.19
Leapmotor launches A05 electric sedan in Hangzhou[18]零跑汽车在杭州推出零跑A05finance.sina.com.cn
Leapmotor launched the Leapmotor A05, the second global model on its new A platform, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The car is positioned as a smart compact sedan with a 53 kWh battery, 510 km CLTC range, 2.5C fast charging, a high-precision lidar and Qualcomm 8650 chip, and a Leapmotor OS cockpit integrating the Tongyi Qianwen AI model.
2022.03.17
Reported2022.03.18
Leapmotor files for Hong Kong IPO[19]零跑汽车递交香港IPO申请autonews.gasgoo.com
Leapmotor filed for an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Its IPO document said the company planned to use the funds raised for intelligent electric vehicle R&D, improving production capability, and enhancing brand awareness.

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