Leapmotor is breaking records: Stellantis’ Chinese bet is starting to pay off
- Published on 12/08/2026 7:26
Leapmotor has surpassed 100,000 cars delivered in a month for the first time. A spectacular growth that gives a new dimension to the strategic partnership established with Stellantis.
The bet on Stellantis is beginning to take on a whole new dimension. In July 2026, Leapmotor delivered 101,267 cars worldwide, smashing through the symbolic barrier of 100,000 monthly units for the first time. This is 102% better than in July 2025 and already the fifth consecutive month of growth.
Since January, the Chinese manufacturer has totaled 457,754 vehicles delivered, an increase of 68.4%. These figures help explain why Stellantis decided to heavily invest in Leapmotor.
Because there is an important nuance: Leapmotor is not a Stellantis brand. Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Opel, or Jeep belong to the group; Leapmotor remains an independent Chinese manufacturer. However, Stellantis owns about 21% of the capital, following an investment of approximately €1.5 billion made in 2023.
More importantly, the two partners have created Leapmotor International, a joint venture owned 51% by Stellantis and 49% by Leapmotor. This entity is responsible for the commercial development of the brand outside of China.
Stellantis owns the keys to Leapmotor internationally
The arrangement is particularly clever. Leapmotor brings its electric cars, technologies, and very competitive development costs; Stellantis provides its sales network, logistics, after-sales support, and market knowledge.
And the momentum is accelerating. After the C10 and B10, the range continues to expand as Leapmotor rolls out new models in China, including the B01, A05, and the large D99.
For Stellantis, the stakes therefore go far beyond the commercial performance of a brand in which it holds a stake. In the face of BYD, Geely, or SAIC, the group has secured a direct entry into the Chinese automotive ecosystem without having to build a new global electric brand from scratch.
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With now over 100,000 cars delivered each month, Leapmotor is starting to reach a critical size. And Stellantis’s small Chinese bet is increasingly looking like a serious strategic asset.
This page is translated from the original post "Leapmotor explose les compteurs : le pari chinois de Stellantis commence à payer" in French.
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