First shipload of Leapmotors EVs en route to Europe

Leapwho?

Leapmotor International is a joint venture between Stellantis (51%) and Leapmotor (49%).
Among other things, Stellantis will handle distribution and will begin sales in nine European countries starting in September.
The company plans to open 200 outlets in Europe by the end of 2024, with an expansion to 500 outlets by 2026.
The joint venture will later expand to the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and South America, with planned annual product launches over the next three years.

Two models

Meanwhile, the first boat full of EVs has left China for Europe.
On the boat are two models: the Leapmotor C10 and T03.
The Leapmotor C10 is 4.73 meters long, 1.90 meters wide and 1.68 meters high.
In the bottom is a 53 or 70 kWh battery pack, good for a range of up to 420 kilometers.
A 170 kW (231 hp) strong electric motor provides propulsion.

The Leapmotor T03 is a compact city car with a range of 265 km (WLTP).
The model won first place in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study in the small BEV segment.
Although the first models come from China, Leapmotor International models are planned to roll off the assembly line in Europe soon.