Leapmotor EV Ready to Enter India With Stellantis Joint Venture

Stellantis is gearing up to introduce a new Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, Leapmotor, in India by the end of this year. Leapmotor is already established in global markets and is poised to enter the Indian market. In 2024, the Chinese EV brand sold 3,00,000 vehicles globally, doubling its YoY growth. 

Leapmotor has a strong presence in international markets like Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Romania, France, Italy, and Nepal. The brand has an impressive range of EVs, including T03 hatchback, B01 compact sedan, B10 compact SUV, C01 mid-size sedan, C10 mid-size SUV, C11 mid-size SUV, and C16 full-size SUV. 

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While Indian customers have a deep love for SUVs, there is a higher chance that Leapmotor would heavily rely on its SUV offerings to establish its market position. 

While there is no confirmation on which Leapmotor EV will launch in India, the brand is expected to initially introduce the Leapmotor T03, a small electric hatchback with a range of 265 km on a single charge. It has a 37.3 kWh battery pack and a 95 hp electric motor, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.7 seconds.

Another flagship model that may debut in India is the Leapmotor C10, a mid-size electric SUV powered by a 69.9 kWh battery. Its battery pack can be charged from 0 to 80% in 30 minutes, and with its electric motor setup, it produces 215 hp, reaching 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds.

In its official statement, Stellantis expressed excitement about announcing the entry of the Leapmotor brand in India. It added that the brand has already established a strong presence of the Jeep and Citroen brands in India and highlighted its understanding of the strategic importance and immense potential of the Indian automobile market. 

Shailesh Hazela, CEO & MD of Stellantis India, stated that Leapmotor is redefining electric mobility globally, focusing on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. The company looks forward to bringing this premium electric vehicle (EV) brand to India, aiming to redefine modern driving with cutting-edge technology, comfort, and sustainability.