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Leapmotor: affordable electric and EREV cars, with in-house technology and Stellantis backing

THE AUTO OUTLET TEAM · UPDATED SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 · ~7 MIN

In short

Leapmotor (零跑) is a Chinese maker of electric (EV) and extended-range electric (EREV) cars, founded in 2015 in Hangzhou by the people who created Dahua Technology. It makes most of its technology itself, from the central computer to the battery integrated into the body, and sells cars at low prices. Stellantis owns about 20% of the company and sells Leapmotor in Europe through a joint venture. In 2025 it delivered 596,555 cars and closed its first year in profit. At Auto Outlet, the Leapmotor C16 EREV family SUV is available to order.

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2015founded in Hangzhou by the founders of Dahua Technology
596,555cars delivered in 2025, double the 2024 figure
~20%of the shares belong to Stellantis, which sells Leapmotor in Europe
2025first full year closed in profit (540 million yuan)

Leapmotor models in Moldova

Prices are the lowest in our catalog on October 5, 2026, excluding cars already sold. They are final prices in Moldova, including transport, customs and registration. Those not in stock we bring from China, in 4–8 weeks on average.

Auto Outlet catalog · October 5, 2026

Lowest final price in Moldova, by Leapmotor model

C16€22,990

We bring all the models above to order.

We can also bring any other Leapmotor model sold in China. See the full lineup below.

What to know before buying a Leapmotor

  • Very small profit on each car. In 2025, Leapmotor earned on average about 900 yuan (under 120 euros) per car. In the first quarter of 2026 it fell back into loss, and its 2026 profit target was cut by about 40%. The company has large cash reserves, but it depends on very high volumes.
  • No official importer in Moldova, and the C16 is not in the European lineup. Leapmotor sells officially in Europe through Stellantis (the nearest importer is in Romania), but it has no representation in Moldova, and the C16 is not part of the European lineup. A C16 brought from China has no warranty from the European Leapmotor International network, and specific parts are sourced through our network.
  • Software designed for China. Infotainment and driver assistance are developed for the Chinese market. On a car brought directly from China, some features (maps, apps, voice assistant, advanced assisted driving) may be limited or available only in Chinese. Check with us what works on the version you choose.
  • Models refreshed very often. Leapmotor updates its models almost every year (the C10, C11 and C16 got new versions in June 2026), and new-car prices in China often drop. This weighs on resale value. The range in Chinese spec sheets is on the CLTC cycle; in reality, especially in winter, expect 20–30% less.

Leapmotor · annual sales

Leapmotor annual deliveries

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In five years, Leapmotor's deliveries grew more than 50-fold, and in 2024 and 2025 they doubled year on year. In the first eight months of 2026, Leapmotor delivered another 560,883 cars.

Source: Leapmotor, delivery reports and annual results, via CnEVPost, Gasgoo and Stellantis Media

  • First 8 months of 2026560,883 cars (+70.6%), with a target of 1 million a year
  • Leapmotor C10, 2025 salesabout 159,000, the brand's best-selling model
  • Exports 202567,052 cars, first place among China's new carmakers
  • Europe, Q4 2025more than 17,000 cars sold (compared with about 1,300 a year earlier)
  • Total delivered from 2020 to August 20261,756,986 cars

Brand facts

Full nameZhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd. (浙江零跑科技股份有限公司)
HeadquartersHangzhou, Zhejiang province, China. Its main own factory is in Jinhua, also in Zhejiang.
OwnerFounders Zhu Jiangming and Fu Liquan, together with affiliated persons (about 23.5%), and Stellantis (about 20%). The remaining shares are publicly traded. The state-owned FAW group and a state fund from Jinhua will become shareholders through a share issue approved by the Chinese securities regulator in September 2026; once completed, FAW will hold about 5% and Stellantis about 18%.
Company typePrivate company, listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange (code 9863) since 2022.
What it makesOnly electric (EV) and extended-range (EREV) cars: from small city cars to large SUVs with three rows of seats and an MPV. Prices are among the lowest in the segments where it competes.
Related brandsIt has no sub-brands. Outside China, the cars are sold by Leapmotor International, a joint venture with Stellantis (51% Stellantis, 49% Leapmotor).
Presence in EuropeYes, since fall 2024, through the Stellantis network: more than 800 sales and service points. From the second half of 2026, the B10 SUV is scheduled to also be assembled at the Stellantis plant near Zaragoza, Spain. The C16 is not part of the European lineup. Leapmotor has no official importer in Moldova (September 2026); the nearest one is in Romania.
In-house technologyThe LEAP 3.0 electronic architecture ("Four-Leaf Clover", a single central computer), the battery integrated into the chassis (CTC), the EREV system, motors and power electronics. According to Leapmotor, components developed and made in-house account for about 65% of the cost of a car.

A short history

Leapmotor was founded in December 2015 in Hangzhou by Zhu Jiangming and Fu Liquan, co-founders of Dahua Technology, one of the world's largest makers of surveillance cameras. That is where the focus on in-house electronics and software comes from. The first model, the small S01 electric coupe, reached customers in 2019, in about 1,000 units.

The first success was the T03, a small electric city car launched in 2020: it accounted for more than 90% of the 11,391 cars delivered that year. The C11 SUV followed (sales from September 2021), then the C01 sedan (2022). In 2022, Leapmotor listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange and delivered 111,168 cars, but it was still losing money. CEO Zhu Jiangming said at the time that the company needed at least 400,000 cars a year to turn a profit.

In October 2023, Stellantis (Peugeot, Fiat, Opel, Jeep, Citroën) invested 1.5 billion euros for about 21% of Leapmotor. The two created Leapmotor International, owned 51% by Stellantis and 49% by Leapmotor, with the exclusive right to sell and build Leapmotor cars outside China. Sales in Europe began in fall 2024, with the T03 and the C10 SUV. Also in 2023, Leapmotor launched the LEAP 3.0 architecture, on which its new models are based.

Growth was very fast: 144,155 cars in 2023, 293,724 in 2024 and 596,555 in 2025, the highest volume among China's new electric carmakers. The first profitable quarter came at the end of 2024, and 2025 was the first full year in profit: 540 million yuan, on revenue of 64.7 billion. In December 2025, the state-owned FAW group (Hongqi) signed to buy about 5% of the company for 3.74 billion yuan, and in January 2026 a state fund from Jinhua joined with 3 billion. The share issue was approved by the Chinese securities regulator on September 16, 2026; once completed, Stellantis's stake will fall from about 20% to about 18%.

For 2026, Leapmotor set a target of one million cars. In the first eight months it delivered 560,883 (+71%), with more than 100,000 a month in July and August. Exports grew almost fivefold in the first half. Profit remains small, however: the first quarter ended in a loss, and in August the company cut its 2026 profit target by about 40%, to around 3 billion yuan.

What sets it apart

Almost everything made in-house

Unlike many manufacturers that buy ready-made systems, Leapmotor develops its own central computer, software, electric motors, power electronics and battery pack. According to the company, parts developed and made in-house account for about 65% of the cost of a car. This allows low prices, but it also means that specific parts are only available through the brand's network.

LEAP 3.0 and "Four-Leaf Clover"

Launched in July 2023, the LEAP 3.0 architecture combines into a single central computer four systems that usually have separate computers: infotainment, driver assistance, powertrain and body electronics. The result: fewer cables, easier software updates and lower costs. The C10, C16 and the B series are built on this base.

Battery integrated into the chassis (CTC)

Leapmotor uses cell-to-chassis (CTC) technology: the battery cells are mounted directly into the car's structure, with no separate modules and no top cover. The car's floor becomes the battery cover. This reduces weight, increases body rigidity and frees up cabin space.

EREV: gasoline only makes electricity

The EREV versions (增程 in Chinese, "extended range") have a 1.5-liter gasoline engine that never drives the wheels; it only charges the battery. The wheels are always driven by the electric motor. On the C16 EREV, the battery is 28.4 kWh, and the claimed electric-only range is about 200 km on the Chinese CLTC cycle. The newest generation, on the D19 SUV, has an 80.3 kWh battery even in the EREV version.

The Chinese name 零跑 (pronounced roughly "Ling-pao") means "running from zero". Models are grouped into series by size and price: the A series (the smallest and cheapest, A05, A10), the B series (compacts, B01, B05, B10), the C series (family cars, C01, C10, C11, C16) and the D series (top of the range, D19, D99). Some models have a different name for export: the Lafa 5 is sold outside China as the B05, the A10 as the B03X, and the A05 as the B03. The T03 is the small city car from the old generation.

The full Leapmotor lineup and positioning

Leapmotor is a mass-market brand, with low prices for what it offers: in China it competes with BYD, Geely Galaxy, Xpeng and the Tesla Model Y, while in Europe it serves as the Stellantis group's affordable electric brand, up against BYD, MG and Dacia.

The Price level column shows, on a scale of 1 to 4, how expensive the model is: from budget to premium. The European rival column is a reference for size and class; it doesn't mean the cars are the same. The yellow tag marks models in our catalog.

ModelExport nameTypePowertrainPrice levelEuropean rival, for reference
T03T03small city carEVDacia Spring, Fiat 500e
A05
on sale (since August 2026)
B03 (production in Spain announced from 2027)small hatchbackEVRenault 5, Citroën ë-C3
A10
on sale (since November 2025)
B03Xsmall SUVEVJeep Avenger, Renault 4
B01
on sale (since 2025)
—compact sedanEVTesla Model 3 (on size)
Lafa 5
on sale (since September 2025)
B05compact hatchbackEVVW ID.3, Cupra Born
B10B10compact SUVEV (EREV in some export markets)VW ID.4, Škoda Elroq
C01—large sedanEV, EREVVW ID.7
C10
on sale (refreshed in June 2026)
C10mid-size SUVEV, EREVTesla Model Y, Škoda Enyaq
C11
on sale (refreshed in June 2026)
—mid-size SUVEV, EREVTesla Model Y, Toyota RAV4
C16 in catalog
on sale (refreshed in June 2026)
—family SUV, 5 or 6 seatsEV, EREVŠkoda Kodiaq, Hyundai Santa Fe
D19
on sale (since April 2026)
—large SUV, 3 rows of seatsEV, EREVBMW X7, Mercedes GLS (on size)
D99
on sale (since June 2026)
—large MPVEV, EREVMercedes V-Class

Related brands

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Leapmotor International

The joint venture with Stellantis (51% Stellantis, 49% Leapmotor) that sells and builds Leapmotor cars outside China, through the Stellantis dealer network.

The lineup changes several times a year. This list was checked in September 2026. Ask us about a specific model.

Leapmotor to order

We don't have any Leapmotor in stock right now, but we bring them to order. Here are some cars we can bring, with the final price in Moldova: shipping, customs and registration included.

Stock changes daily. As of October 5, 2026.

FAQ

Is Leapmotor a reliable brand?
Leapmotor is one of China's largest new electric carmakers, with almost 600,000 cars delivered in 2025 and its first year in profit. Stellantis, the group that owns Peugeot, Fiat and Opel, holds about 20% of the shares and sells its cars in Europe, and the state-owned FAW group is set to take about 5%. The brand is young, founded in 2015, so the long-term track record of its cars is still short.
Where can a Leapmotor be repaired in Moldova?
Auto Outlet works with partner service centers in Chișinău that specialize in electric and hybrid cars, and provides support with spare parts. On a Leapmotor C16 EREV, maintenance includes oil changes for the gasoline engine that generates electricity, but the brakes wear more slowly thanks to regenerative braking. The electric versions have the simplest maintenance.
What does EREV mean at Leapmotor?
EREV means an extended-range electric car. The wheels are always driven by the electric motor, and the 1.5-liter gasoline engine only charges the battery when it runs low. On the C16 EREV, you can drive about 200 km on electricity alone on the Chinese CLTC cycle (less in reality), and on long trips you fill up with gasoline like any other car.
How much does a Leapmotor cost in Moldova?
In the Auto Outlet catalog, the Leapmotor C16 EREV SUV is available to order, from about €22,990. The price is final, with shipping, customs and registration included.

Sources

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  1. Wikipedia: Leapmotor: founding in December 2015, founders Zhu Jiangming and Fu Liquan (Dahua), Hangzhou headquarters, model range and launch years (T03, C01, B01, A10, A05, D99), T03 production in Tychy (June 2024–March 2025).
  2. Stellantis: press release on the Leapmotor investment (October 26, 2023): 1.5 billion euro investment, Leapmotor International 51/49, exclusive export and production rights outside China.
  3. Gasgoo: Stellantis completes acquisition of 21.26% of Leapmotor: Stellantis's initial 21.26% stake.
  4. Stellantis Media: Leapmotor's record 2025 deliveries: 596,555 deliveries in 2025, first place among China's new carmakers.
  5. CnEVPost: Leapmotor's first year in profit: 2025: net profit 540 million yuan, revenue 64.73 billion, gross margin 14.5%, 596,555 deliveries (+103.1%), exports 67,052, target of 1 million in 2026.
  6. Gasgoo: Leapmotor's 2025 financial results: 2025 results, 293,724 deliveries in 2024.
  7. 36Kr: Leapmotor's profit per car: average profit of about 905 yuan per car in 2025.
  8. CnEVPost: first profitable quarter (Q4 2024): net profit of 80.9 million yuan in Q4 2024, the first profitable quarter since 2015.
  9. CnEVPost: loss in Q1 2026: net loss of 390 million yuan in Q1 2026, gross margin 9.4%, record exports of 40,901.
  10. CnEVPost: Leapmotor's first-half 2026 results: net profit 210 million yuan, revenue 38.11 billion, exports 96,294 (+372.6%).
  11. Caixin Global: Leapmotor cuts its 2026 profit target: 2026 profit target cut by about 40%, to around 3 billion yuan.
  12. CnEVPost: Leapmotor's August 2026 deliveries: 103,129 in August, 560,883 in 8 months (+70.55%), 1,756,986 cumulative deliveries, A05 launch on August 11.
  13. Caixin Global: FAW buys 5% of Leapmotor: the December 2025 deal: 5% for about 3.74 billion yuan; PHEV/EREV cooperation.
  14. electrive: Stellantis confirms Leapmotor production in Spain: B10 at Zaragoza from H2 2026, more than 800 sales points in Europe, more than 17,000 sales in Q4 2025, the European lineup.
  15. CnEVPost: Leapmotor's 2022 deliveries and break-even point: 111,168 deliveries in 2022, 43,121 in 2021; the need for 400,000 cars a year to be profitable.
  16. Gasgoo: Leapmotor's 2023 deliveries: 144,155 deliveries in 2023.
  17. 网通社: Leapmotor sales in 2020: 11,391 cars in 2020.
  18. Business Wire: the "Four-Leaf Clover" architecture: LEAP 3.0, July 2023, four domains in a single central computer, in-house development.
  19. IT之家: C series sales in 2025: C10 about 159,000, C11 about 95,000, C16 78,060 in 2025.
  20. Wikipedia: Leapmotor C11: unveiled in December 2020, sales from September 28, 2021, EREV since 2023, 91,793 sales in China in 2025.
  21. Wikipedia: Leapmotor B10: 70,335 sales in China in 2025, EREV version in some export markets.
  22. CnEVPost: Leapmotor C16 launch: launch on June 28, 2024, 6 seats, EREV and EV, length 4,915 mm, CLTC electric range of 200 km on the EREV.
  23. CnEVPost: Leapmotor refreshes the C10, C11 and C16: the new versions from June 2026, C16 with 5- and 6-seat variants.
  24. Wikipedia: Leapmotor C16: 28.4 kWh battery on the EREV, 1.5-liter engine used only as a generator.
  25. Wikipedia: Leapmotor D19: unveiled in October 2025, on sale since April 2026, EV and EREV, 80.3 kWh EREV battery.
  26. Wikipedia: Leapmotor Lafa 5: launched on September 8, 2025, called the B05 for export, in Europe since April 2026.
  27. HKEX: Leapmotor announcement on the share issue to FAW Equity and Jinyi High-tech (January 6, 2026): shareholding before the issue: founders and affiliates 23.53%, Stellantis 19.99%; after: Stellantis 18.26%, FAW 4.81%, Jinyi 3.85%.
  28. ChinaEVHome: Leapmotor deepens its cooperation with FAW: CSRC approval on September 16, 2026; the FAW deal not yet completed.
  29. CnEVPost: Leapmotor begins trading in Hong Kong: HKEX listing on September 29, 2022, code 9863.
  30. Gasgoo: D19, Leapmotor moves upmarket: components developed and made in-house account for about 65% of the car's cost.
  31. Gasgoo: Leapmotor's operations and the Jinhua factory: its own factory in Jinhua, designed capacity of 200,000 cars a year.
  32. CnEVPost: Leapmotor D99 launch: the D99 MPV launched on June 25, 2026, EV and EREV (80.3 kWh EREV battery), deliveries from July 20.
  33. Motor16: Leapmotor B03, the European version of the A05: the A05 is called the B03 in Europe and will be built in Figueruelas (Zaragoza).
  34. Leapmotor International: official website: list of official markets (September 2026): includes Romania, does not include Moldova; the C16 is missing from the Romanian and German lineups.

Stock and prices are from the Auto Outlet catalog, October 5, 2026.

Model photos are official manufacturer images (Leapmotor).

Update history
  • 23.09.2026: first version, with data checked against public sources and prices from the catalog.

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