Stellantis: Leapmotor ships first vehicles to Europe

Automotive giant Stellantis has taken another major step forward with its joint venture Leapmotor International, controlled 51% by Stellantis and 49% by Leapmotor. The move marks the arrival of the T03 and C10 electric vehicles on the European market. The first batches of these models left Shanghai this month, underlining the commitment of both companies to promote sustainable mobility and innovation in Europe.

Equipped with cutting-edge technologies, the T03 and C10 models stand out for their performance, efficiency and impressive autonomy, promising to meet the expectations of European consumers looking for electric mobility solutions.

Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, highlighted the significance of this first delivery: "The first delivery of Leapmotor T03 and C10 vehicles in Europe this month marks a historic moment in the partnership between Stellantis and Leapmotor. It demonstrates our commitment to providing our customers with innovative, affordable and sustainable mobility solutions". The partnership aims not only to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles in Europe, but also to expand Leapmotor's influence beyond China, where the company has already sold more than 400,000 electric vehicles. Zhu Jiangming, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Leapmotor, added: "China is the largest and most competitive electric vehicle market in the world, and our products have proven their value by being favoured by local customers".

Leapmotor: Stellantis' fifteenth brand and global ambitions

With the addition of Leapmotor to its portfolio, Stellantis now has fifteen brands under its wing, each bringing unique expertise and innovation. This integration strengthens Stellantis' position as a global leader in sustainable and innovative mobility. Leapmotor International plans to launch its T03 and C10 models in nine European countries from September, with the aim of reaching 200 points of sale by the end of 2024 and 500 points of sale by 2026. This distribution strategy aims to offer a quality service to European customers while increasing Leapmotor's presence on the global market.

The T03 and C10 vehicles are just the beginning of an exciting collaboration. Stellantis and Leapmotor plan to launch at least one new model per year over the next three years. The expansion will not be limited to Europe, but will also include the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and South America by the end of 2024. This comprehensive approach demonstrates the ambition of both companies to transform the electric mobility landscape globally.

The Leapmotor C10, a D-segment SUV, is designed to deliver an exceptional driving experience with a WLTP range of 420 km. It has won several design awards, including the "2023 International CMF Design Award" and the "2024 Gold Award" from the French Design Awards (FDA). As for the Leapmotor T03, a compact city car in the A-segment, it combines elegance and practicality with a range of 265 km according to the WLTP standard. It was ranked first in the JD Power Initial Quality Study in the small electric vehicle segment, underlining its popularity and reliability. The T03 will join the Citroën C3 and the Fiat Grande Panda to enable Stellantis to offer a range of affordable electric vehicles, strengthening the Group's offering in the small city car market.

In conclusion, the arrival of the Leapmotor T03 and C10 electric vehicles in Europe marks the beginning of a new era for Stellantis and Leapmotor. This strategic collaboration promises to push the boundaries of innovation and sustainability in the automotive sector, offering European consumers powerful and reliable electric mobility solutions. With global ambitions and a determination to transform the market, Stellantis and Leapmotor are well positioned to become major players in sustainable mobility.