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Leapmotor Takes the Crown: China’s EV Challenger Tops Startup Sales in August 2025

Leapmotor just put the rest of China’s EV startups on notice. In August 2025, the Hangzhou-based automaker delivered 57,066 vehicles, a record-breaking monthly performance that pushed it firmly into the No. 1 spot among new energy vehicle (NEV) startups. That figure represents a 13.8 percent jump compared with July—and more importantly, it cements Leapmotor’s leadership in one of the most cutthroat car markets on the planet.

Year-to-date, Leapmotor has already moved 328,859 units, more than doubling last year’s pace with a staggering 136.43 percent increase. For a brand that just a few years ago was considered an underdog to names like NIO, XPeng, and Li Auto, the turnaround is remarkable. What’s driving the surge? A mix of sharp product positioning, disciplined execution, and one SUV that’s quickly becoming its breakout hit.

B10: The SUV That Changed the Game

Launched in April 2025, the Leapmotor B10 SUV has become the company’s sales powerhouse, racking up over 50,000 deliveries in just a few months. Billed as a “global intelligent long-range SUV,” the B10 pairs family-friendly dimensions with a tech-heavy cabin, long-range battery options, and pricing that undercuts many of its rivals.

The B10 is also Leapmotor’s ticket to the global stage. The first batch of exports has already shipped to Europe aboard a brand-new Grimaldi vessel, with distribution set to reach over 20 countries and regions by the end of the year. Starting in September, European customers will find the B10 in showrooms with a headline base price of €29,900—a figure that’s likely to raise eyebrows among legacy automakers and startup competitors alike.

Winning Formula

Leapmotor’s rise isn’t a one-off sales fluke. The company has consistently led NEV startups throughout 2025, topping both monthly and cumulative sales charts. Its formula isn’t revolutionary—solid product cadence, competitive pricing, and a pragmatic marketing strategy—but the execution has been razor sharp.

Unlike some rivals who’ve leaned heavily on hype or niche models, Leapmotor has focused on breadth and dependability, building a broad product portfolio and backing it with robust supply chain management. The payoff is clear: sustainable growth and consumer trust in a segment where loyalty is notoriously fickle.

What’s Next?

With China’s NEV market expected to keep expanding and Europe warming to affordable EVs, Leapmotor’s momentum shows no signs of slowing down. The real question is how long it can hold its lead against fierce domestic rivals and global brands eyeing the same space.

For now, August 2025 belongs to Leapmotor—and the B10 looks poised to become the company’s passport to true global recognition.

Source: Stellantis

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Leapmotor B10: China’s Smart SUV Heads for Europe — and It Means Business

The Chinese invasion continues, and this time it’s not cheap knock-offs or badge-engineered oddities — it’s the Leapmotor B10, a smart SUV that’s just set sail for Europe, and it’s gunning for the establishment. The B10 will make its grand entrance at the 2025 IAA Mobility show in Munich on September 8th, and — in a bold move — deliveries will kick off at the very same time. No teasers, no endless “concept” limbo, just straight into customers’ driveways. Take note, legacy automakers.

Built on the company’s shiny new LEAP 3.5 technology architecture, the B10 is more than just another EV with a big battery. Leapmotor wants to position it as a benchmark smart SUV — think Tesla Model Y levels of ambition but wrapped in a price tag that starts at just €29,900. That makes it one of the most aggressively priced electric SUVs in Europe, undercutting not just the Germans but even some other Chinese rivals.

And this isn’t just about exporting cars. Leapmotor insists this is about exporting quality. Big words, but the company has reason to be confident. In just a few years, it’s grown from a domestic contender to a global player with 700+ sales and service outlets across 30 markets. By 2025, the B10 will be on sale everywhere from Berlin to Buenos Aires, with Europe clearly being the jewel in its crown.

So what do you get for that headline price? Leapmotor is promising long range, clever tech, and the sort of cabin smarts you’d normally associate with brands whose names come with German umlauts. Expect AI-driven infotainment, semi-autonomous driving features, and the kind of connectivity that will make your smartphone feel like a Nokia 3310.

Make no mistake: the B10 is here to poke the establishment right in the ribs. It’s affordable, it’s global, and it’s here now. Whether it can really live up to its promise of “redefining the standards of smart SUVs” remains to be seen, but if you’re sitting in a VW ID.4 or Hyundai Ioniq 5 right now, you might be shifting in your seat a little.

IAA Munich. September 8th. The Leapmotor B10 arrives. And suddenly, the smart SUV game looks a lot less German.

Source: Stellantis

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Leapmotor B05: China’s Electric Challenger to the VW Golf Debuts in Munich

Leapmotor is wasting no time making a name for itself in Europe. The Stellantis-backed Chinese EV brand has confirmed it will pull the covers off its latest model—the Leapmotor B05, a compact electric hatchback—at the Munich motor show next month.

Targeting one of the toughest battlegrounds in the EV world, the B05 is designed to take on heavyweights like the Volkswagen ID.3, Cupra Born, and MG4 EV. Compact, affordable, and tech-focused, the B05 could be Leapmotor’s most important European launch yet.

Part of a Bigger Expansion

The B05 is one of three new models Leapmotor plans to release over the next two years, joining another hatchback and a small SUV. The car is a close relative of the B01 sedan revealed earlier this year and sits on the company’s modular Leap 3.5 platform, which underpins the larger C10 SUV. That means we can expect a claimed 650 km (404-mile) range—a figure that would place it near the top of the compact EV class.

Alongside the B05, Leapmotor is also preparing the B10 crossover, positioned as a rival to the Ford Explorer EV and Peugeot e-3008, while an entry-level crossover called the A10 and its hatchback sibling, the A05, will join the lineup as budget EV alternatives. Leapmotor has ambitious plans: six models on sale in the UK by 2027.

Accessible Technology, Premium Feel

If Leapmotor follows its established playbook, the B05 will offer a blend of sharp styling, high-tech features, and affordability. Expect wraparound LED light bars, sport-inspired wheels, and an aero-optimized profile. Inside, the B05 is tipped to share the same 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen and premium material choices found in the C10.

Pricing remains under wraps, but given Leapmotor’s “Excellence within reach” philosophy, industry insiders expect a starting point below £30,000. That would give it a strong price advantage over many European rivals, while still packing long range and advanced tech.

A Rapidly Rising Brand

Founded just a decade ago, Leapmotor is already a major player in its home market and abroad. The brand now boasts nearly 1,500 retail sites worldwide and was the 11th most popular EV maker globally in 2024. With backing from Stellantis and an aggressive product rollout, Leapmotor is targeting a spot among the world’s top five EV brands by 2027.

Whether the B05 will include the company’s new range-extender hybrid system—debuted on the C10—remains to be seen. Executives say they’ll wait for European market feedback before deciding.

Why It Matters

The B05 could be one of the first Chinese EVs to make real inroads into Europe’s fiercely competitive compact hatchback market. If it delivers on range, tech, and pricing, Leapmotor might just have the formula to disrupt the dominance of Volkswagen and its European peers.

Munich will provide the first real glimpse of whether Leapmotor’s big ambitions—and the B05 itself—can live up to the hype.

Source: Leapmotor