Chinese EV brand Leapmotor outsells most Stellantis cars in Australia
Leapmotor has delivered 1,168 vehicles by end of September, up 158 per cent. The brand now outsells most Stellantis brands in Australia.
Leapmotor is a Chinese automaker that outsells most Stellantis brands in Australia despite being little over a decade old. The brand has sold 1,168 vehicles by the end of September.
That's up 158 per cent on the same period last year. Leapmotor now outsells Jeep, Peugeot, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati, though it trails Ram and Fiat.
Leapmotor Australia boss Andy Hoang credited Stellantis' global processes and support systems as key to launching the brand successfully. Leapmotor arrived in Australia in 2024 with the C10 mid-size SUV.
The B10 small SUV followed last year. The B05 small hatch and B03X light SUV joined this year.
All models are electric or extended-range electric vehicles.
- 1,168
- Vehicles delivered by September 2026
- 158 percent
- Year-on-year sales growth
- 20 percent (2023)
- Stellantis ownership stake
- 2024
- Australia launch year
Why it mattersThe success shows how a Chinese EV startup with backing from an established multinational can rapidly gain market share in Australia. It does so against legacy rivals.
AustraliaChinese EV brands are gaining foothold in the Australian car market, offering competition to traditional automakers and accelerating the country's shift to electric vehicles.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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