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Leapmotor global expansion and production milestones

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Leapmotor continues its global expansion through vertical integration and a strategic partnership with Stellantis, maintaining a sales and service network of over 1,020 locations across 36 countries. In mid-2026, the company reported its third consecutive profitable half-year, though it later revised its 2026 net profit guidance downward by 40% due to rising raw material costs. To meet its goal of selling 150,000 to 200,000 units outside China, Leapmotor has increased R&D and sales spending, including the opening of a European Innovation Center in Munich. The company reported significant commercial growth, with international sales reaching 105,000 units in the first eight months of 2026, a 121.1% increase over 2025. By September 2026, the company reported delivering over 660,000 vehicles year-to-date, with exports exceeding 150,000 units. Notably, in the second quarter of 2026, Leapmotor delivered approximately 240,000 to 246,000 vehicles, surpassing Subaru and Mitsubishi in global sales volume. Product availability has expanded rapidly. In September 2026, the B05 C-Hatchback launched in Ireland and later in Australia. The B03X electric crossover also entered European markets, including Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Slovakia. In Brazil, the company launched the B10 Ultra-Hybrid, a Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) with a combined range of up to 900 km. To navigate trade barriers, Leapmotor is implementing a “local for local” manufacturing strategy. ~~Mass production~~ Production of the B10 electric SUV has officially commenced at the Stellantis facility in Figueruelas, Spain, ~~marking~~ through the ~~first time~~ Leapmotor International joint venture. This localized approach includes a ~~Chinese brand has been manufactured~~ nearby facility in ~~the country. Technologically, Leapmotor unveiled the LEAP 5.0 architecture and CTC 3.0~~ Malen producing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery ~~technology. The LEAP 5.0 platform, slated for 2027 models, utilizes a skateboard-style design~~ modules and packs to increase ~~cabin height by approximately 64%~~ local content and ~~reduce component counts by 18%. The CTC 3.0 system integrates cells directly into~~ mitigate EU tariffs. Plans are underway to add the ~~chassis, potentially eliminating traditional 12V auxiliary batteries.~~ B05 compact electric model to Spanish assembly lines in the first half of 2027. Product availability continues to grow. In China, the company launched the A10s, a small electric SUV equipped with LiDAR and a 505 km CLTC range. In Australia, Leapmotor is discussing the introduction of the B05 Ultra, a sporty hatchback version described by local leadership as a “halo product.”

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