Leapmotor might not yet be a household name in the U.S., but the Chinese EV brand is on a tear that even established automakers would envy. In October 2025, the company delivered a staggering 70,289 vehicles, its sixth straight month of record-breaking sales—and its biggest month ever.
That’s a 5.45% jump over September’s 66,657 units and a jaw-dropping 84% increase year-over-year. From January through October, Leapmotor has moved 465,805 vehicles, marking an eye-watering 120.7% year-on-year growth. Those aren’t startup numbers; that’s industrial-scale momentum.
Homegrown Power
A big chunk of that success is driven by the Leapmotor B10, a sleek sedan launched in April that’s been quietly eating into the mid-size EV market in China. Then there’s the C10 SUV, offered both as a pure BEV and a REEV (range-extended electric vehicle), which has quickly become the go-to for buyers wanting EV efficiency with ICE-like range security.
And Leapmotor isn’t slowing down. In mid-October, it revealed the D19, a full-size SUV and the first model in its new D series, with deliveries set for early 2026. Meanwhile, pre-sales for the B05 hatchback—known domestically as the Lafa 5—kick off November 7. The little EV first turned heads at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich, signaling Leapmotor’s ambitions beyond China.
Going Global—Fast
Leapmotor’s surge isn’t confined to its home turf. At the same Munich show in September, the company launched the B10 for European markets, priced from €29,900 and built on its new LEAP 3.5 platform. The car is already on sale in more than 30 countries, with deliveries rolling out through a growing dealer network.
Then came the Auto Zürich Car Show 2025, where Leapmotor dropped the C10 AWD—a muscular all-wheel-drive SUV packing 598 horsepower and 720 Nm of torque. The numbers get spicier: 0–100 km/h in 4.0 seconds, an 800V architecture, and ultra-fast charging (30–80% in 22 minutes). Add a 14.6-inch infotainment screen, panoramic roof, and up to 1,410 liters of cargo space, and it’s clear this is no budget box. Leapmotor is aiming squarely at Europe’s performance EV elite.
The Bigger Picture
In a market where even Tesla’s delivery growth is starting to plateau, Leapmotor’s sustained rise is a big deal. The brand’s strategy—affordable EVs backed by solid tech and sharp design—has made it one of the fastest-growing names in the segment.
As the company continues its global rollout, it’s clear that Leapmotor isn’t just another Chinese startup chasing headlines. It’s becoming a serious global player, proving that innovation, scale, and timing can be just as important as brand heritage.
If the current pace holds, don’t be surprised if Leapmotor soon forces legacy automakers—and maybe even Tesla—to glance nervously in their rearview mirrors.
Source: Stellantis