Leapmotor International, a collaboration between Stellantis and China’s Leapmotor, has launched its first export of electric vehicles (EVs) to Europe. On July 30, 2024, C10 SUVs and T03 cars departed from Shanghai, marking Leapmotor’s debut in the European market, powered by Stellantis’ robust regional network.
Leapmotor’s C10 and T03 models feature cutting-edge EV technology, delivering remarkable performance, efficiency, and range. June 2024 saw Leapmotor secure its position as the fourth-largest Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) startup by sales, setting the stage for its global aspirations.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares highlighted the significance of this event: “The shipment of Leapmotor C10 and T03 vehicles to Europe this month is a landmark moment in the partnership between Stellantis and Leapmotor. This demonstrates our commitment to providing innovative, affordable, and sustainable mobility solutions to our customers.”
“Relying on Stellantis’ strong business assets in Europe and the hard work of our companies’ teams on guaranteeing product innovation and quality, I strongly believe that Leapmotor’s electric vehicles will be widely accepted by European customers. We are excited about the opportunities this partnership brings and look forward to a successful journey together,” he added.
Leapmotor CEO Zhu Jiangming emphasized the company’s achievements and vision: “As of the first half of July, Leapmotor has cumulatively sold over 400,000 EVs in China since the company’s first sale. China is the biggest and most competitive EV market in the world and our products have proved their value by being acclaimed by the local customers.”
“Since the very beginning, the C10 and T03 models are designed to meet the high standards of global customers and we are confident that the collaboration between Stellantis and Leapmotor will drive significant growth for both companies,” Jiangming added.
Leapmotor International plans to expand its sales points in Europe to 500 by 2026, up from the anticipated 200 by the end of 2024, leveraging Stellantis’ distribution channels. This strategic move ensures superior service for European customers as the C10 and T03 vehicles arrive on the continent.
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