en.Wedoany.com Reported - China's Leapmotor has surpassed 1.5 million cumulative global deliveries this week, reaching a significant milestone. Founded in 2015, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer has partnered with Stellantis Group and is accelerating its overseas expansion by leveraging the latter's global sales and distribution network.

Leapmotor's sales growth rate has drawn more attention than the total volume itself. The company took about five years to reach its first 500,000 units, a milestone achieved in October 2024. The second 500,000 units took approximately 12 months, while the third 500,000 units were delivered in just eight months. This acceleration period coincides with Stellantis's equity investment. Through this group, which owns over 14 brands and operates globally, Leapmotor has been able to expand its international presence using established sales, logistics, and distribution channels. In exchange, Stellantis has gained access to EV manufacturing technology and plans to apply Leapmotor's platforms and motors to European products from brands such as Opel and Vauxhall.

Currently, Leapmotor has entered over 40 countries and regions, with more than 2,000 sales outlets. In many markets, Leapmotor models are sold through dealers that also represent other Stellantis Group brands, a strategy that reduces costs and accelerates overseas expansion. Leapmotor's recent performance also shows strong growth momentum. In May alone, Leapmotor's global deliveries reached 81,569 units, up 81% year-on-year, setting a new monthly record for the company.

Buoyed by recent results, Leapmotor has set an ambitious sales target for this year: selling 1 million vehicles globally. It is estimated that 850,000 to 900,000 units will be absorbed by the Chinese market, with 100,000 to 150,000 units allocated to international markets. To support this growth, Leapmotor will focus on new model launches and overseas business expansion. The company also plans to start vehicle assembly in Spain in partnership with Stellantis, while expanding operations in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Currently, Leapmotor claims its international business is profitable, with standout performance in Italy, where it holds over 30% of the EV segment.

In Brazil, Leapmotor has ambitious expansion plans and views the country as a key region for medium- to long-term growth. Recently, Leapmotor announced plans to more than double its dealer network in Brazil, opening a new sales point every three days during June and July, with the goal of covering all Brazilian states and the Federal District by year-end. In addition to network expansion, Leapmotor has confirmed it will begin local production in Goiana, Pernambuco (Goiana, PE), at a Stellantis plant that currently produces models such as the Jeep Renegade, Compass, Commander, Ram Rampage, and Fiat Toro. Models confirmed for production in Brazil include the new mid-size SUV B10 and the mid-to-large SUV C10, which has been on sale since mid-last year. The larger C10 features range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) technology, where the internal combustion engine serves only as a generator, and will support flex-fuel. However, the specific form of local production has not yet been clarified, with CKD or SKD methods expected. Another model confirmed for the Brazilian market is the C16, a seven-seat SUV that debuted to the Brazilian public at the 2025 São Paulo International Auto Show and will be sold as an import starting in 2027.

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