The young but extremely ambitious Chinese brand Leapmotor announced the production of its one millionth car, marking a remarkable milestone in its history. Particularly impressive is the fact that only 343 days passed between the production of the 500,000th and the millionth car. This is a record result among Chinese automakers specializing in environmentally friendly vehicles, and eloquently demonstrates the potential of Leapmotor, as well as its successful transition from a startup phase to a stage of large-scale and stable development.
From January to August 2025, Leapmotor's total sales volume exceeded 320,000 units, which confirms it as the best-selling company among new electric vehicle brands in China. Its monthly sales volume has ranked first for six consecutive months, which is a testament to the growing trust of consumers. By the end of the year, Leapmotor is expected to be listed in the prestigious Fortune China 500, China's 500 largest private enterprises, and China's 500 largest manufacturing enterprises.
Zhu Jiangming, founder and CEO of Leapmotor, shared his enthusiasm: “It took us 5 years to reach the milestone from the first Leapmotor S01 to the 500,000th vehicle. In less than a year, we went from 500,000 to 1 million vehicles. We hope to celebrate the production of the 2 millionth Leapmotor next year.“
Leapmotor has developed four main product lines, including passenger cars, SUVs and minivans, which are enjoying decent success.
Global C10: Over 160,000 units sold in 17 months since its launch in May 2024. Since May of this year, the C10 has been the best-selling mid-size SUV for four consecutive months.
The C16 crossover: Together with the C10, the C16 shares the top two spots in the New Electric Vehicle Customer Satisfaction (NPS) Index.
B10: Launched in April 2025, the model has already sold over 60,000 units in half a year.
We recall that in September at the Munich Motor Show, a pre-production version of the Leapmotor Lafa5 hatchback debuted. This new model is expected to enter production in China soon, and in 2026 it will appear worldwide under the trade name B05. This is an important step in Leapmotor's international expansion and a bid for a global presence.
Leapmotor is not just celebrating the production of one million vehicles, but is demonstrating one of the fastest growths in the history of the automotive industry, especially in the electric vehicle segment. With ambitious plans for the future and proven success in the market, Leapmotor is establishing itself as a key player that will continue to have an impact on the global automotive scene.
We will recall that Leapmotor's presence on the international scene will be even stronger because it is supported by the strategic partnership with Stellantis. After Stellantis acquired a significant stake in Leapmotor, a joint venture was created to be responsible for the sales and distribution of Leapmotor outside of China.
This collaboration is already yielding results, as SFA (Sofia France Auto), the official representative of Stellantis Group for Bulgaria, will take over the distribution of Leapmotor in our country as well. This partnership promises a quick and effective way for the small company to enter the Bulgarian market, offering affordable and innovative electric cars on home soil.