Stellantis-backed Leapmotor teases new SUV earlier than EU launch

Chinese language EV automaker Leapmotor is teasing its newest SUV mannequin and the primary to reach on its new “B Platform” structure. The corporate posted preliminary photographs of its B10 compact SUV earlier than the brand new EV mannequin makes its debut on the Paris Auto Present alongside three way partnership associate Stellantis.

Zhejiang Leapmotor Know-how Co., Ltd., higher often called Leapmotor is a publicly traded EV automaker in China based in 2015. Throughout its present run, Leapmotor has introduced 5 New Power Autos (NEVs) to market, together with the T03 metropolis automobile and the C01, C10, C11, and C16 SUVs. The corporate affords all its fashions as each (BEV) and extended-range electrical car (EREV) variants, besides the T03, which is absolutely electrical solely.

Leapmotor is exclusive in that it was one of many first Chinese language automakers to determine a strategic partnership with a European automaker in Stellantis. In October 2023, Stellantis took a $1.6 billion stake within the Chinese language automaker, forming a three way partnership to promote its autos in Europe.

By March of this 12 months, the JV was permitted as Leapmotor Worldwide, giving Stellantis unique rights to construct and promote its new associate’s EVs exterior China. By June, Stellantis had already begun manufacturing of the T03 in Europe earlier than formally launching alongside the C10 this week.

Right this moment, Leapmotor started teasing its subsequent era of SUV, which can make its official debut with Stellantis in Paris subsequent month earlier than coming into markets in China and Europe.

Leapmotor shared the three photographs of its new B10 SUV on its Weibo web page earlier in the present day, teasing the brand new mannequin forward of its debut on the Paris Auto Present, which begins on October 14, 2024.

The B10 would be the first electrical mannequin to debut on Leapmotor’s new B Platform. This platform options the automaker’s newest Leap 3.5 Know-how Structure, designed to “present younger individuals all over the world with top-notch new power merchandise.” The B10 would be the first of a number of new fashions on the platform to hit the market by 2025.

In keeping with Leapmotor, the B10 is classed as a compact SUV related in dimension to the BMW X1. It’s anticipated to compete in opposition to different BEV fashions like the Onvo L60 from NIO.

Leapmotor’s JV associate Stellantis may also have a outstanding presence on the Paris Auto Present subsequent month, and a current launch detailing its premieres included a blurb about its Chinese language associate and the brand new B10 SUV:

Leapmotor will current its tech-centric, inexpensive electrical mobility options. Leapmotor Founder, Chairman and CEO Zhu Jiangming, along with Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, will unveil the all-new B10, a C-segment SUV, increasing its product line-up in Europe’s core section by way of this distinctive partnership within the automotive trade. This extremely anticipated mannequin is the primary world mannequin primarily based on Leapmotor’s new B platform, marking a major step in Leapmotor’s strategic development within the area by bringing its superior know-how to a good broader viewers.

Leapmotor may also current the C10, a completely geared up, family-oriented D-segment electrical SUV, and the Leapmotor T03, a compact A-segment city EV with B-segment inside house. The Leapmotor C10, constructed on the LEAP3.0 know-how structure, options central built-in digital and electrical structure, cell-to-chassis (CTC) know-how, and a flagship clever cockpit.

Per Stellantis, Leapmotor Worldwide is launching operations in Europe now, starting with T03 and C10 fashions by way of 350 gross sales factors globally by the 12 months’s finish. The Leapmotor B10 SUV will observe after it makes its official debut in Paris.

We are going to make sure you report again after we be taught extra concerning the B10’s specs and pricing.