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2026
Leapmotor announces planned B05 production in Zaragoza
Leapmotor announced plans to produce the B05 at Stellantis’s manufacturing plant in Zaragoza, Spain. The source describes production as planned, not completed.
2026
Nine carmakers recall 4.3 million vehicles in China 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.
2026
Leapmotor reports H1 2026 results: revenue RMB 38.11 billion, gross margin down to 11.7%
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
China recalls 4.3 million vehicles 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).
2026
Tesla and Chinese carmakers recall over 4 million vehicles over door handle safety risks
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.
2026
Multiple automakers recall vehicles over emergency mechanical door handle identification issues
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
Chinese automakers including Xiaomi, Xpeng, Zeekr and Lynk & Co recall vehicles over hidden emergency door releases
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
China's largest-ever car recall campaign over emergency door handles
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.
2026
Leapmotor launches A05 electric sedan in Hangzhou
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
Leapmotor files for Hong Kong IPO
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.
2021
Leapmotor launches C11
Leapmotor formally launched the C11, with a stated price range of 159,800 to 199,800 yuan. The company described the model as featuring an AI battery-management system.
2021
Leapmotor signs strategic agreement with China Construction Bank
Leapmotor signed a strategic agreement with China Construction Bank's Zhejiang provincial branch covering financial and other services; the bank will provide nearly RMB10 billion in strategic funding support over five years.
2021
Leapmotor completes more than 4.5 billion yuan Pre-IPO funding round
Leapmotor completed a Pre-IPO funding round totaling more than 4.5 billion yuan, led by CICC Capital, with the Hangzhou municipal government investing 3 billion yuan.
2021
Gotion High-Tech supplies battery cells to Leapmotor
Gotion High-Tech reached a cooperation agreement with Leapmotor to supply battery cells and has begun mass-production supply; its production line is increasing output to meet orders.
2021
Leapmotor partners with Hefei government on NEV business
Leapmotor entered into a strategic partnership with the Hefei municipal government for in-depth cooperation on new energy vehicle business.
2020
Leapmotor S01 receives OTA update
The Leapmotor S01 received an OTA update that added ACC adaptive cruise control in beta, added slow-charging plug unlocking, and included other software and interface changes.
2020
Leapmotor acquires Fujian Xinfuda
Corporate records showed that Fujian Xinfuda Automotive Industry Co., Ltd. completed an equity change, with Leapmotor Co., Ltd. becoming its shareholder with a 100% stake. The article says the acquisition gave Leapmotor automobile production qualifications.
2020
Leapmotor acquires Fujian Xinfu Auto
Leapmotor became the 100% controlling shareholder of Fujian Xinfu Auto after the latter's shareholder change on December 10, 2020.
2020
Leapmotor launches Lingxin 01 autonomous-driving chip
Leapmotor formally launched the Lingxin 01, described in the source as China's first intelligent-driving chip with fully independent intellectual property. The source says the chip can support an L2 autonomous-driving system with one chip and an L3 system with two chips.
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.