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Leapmotor registrations surge in Europe as Stellantis partner expands
Leapmotor, a Chinese carmaker and partner of Stellantis, is gaining ground in Europe.
Its new registrations in the European Union rose 426% from January to August, the biggest increase among car brands.
In Germany, registrations rose 172.9% in August to 2,254, while Tesla recorded 3,034.
Leapmotor initially attracted buyers with the T03, a small electric car offered through a low-cost leasing deal.
The company is now bringing out a model in the Golf class, broadening its range beyond small cars.
Its rapid growth shows that a Chinese brand can build a presence in Europe through low prices and a wider choice of models.
Leapmotor’s new registrations in the European Union rose 426% from January to August, according to official data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association.
The Stellantis partner grew faster in Europe than any other car brand over that period.
In Germany, Leapmotor registrations rose 172.9% in August to 2,254.
Tesla recorded 3,034 German registrations in August.
Leapmotor initially focused its European expansion on the T03 electric small car and competed mainly on price.
- Who
- Leapmotor, a Stellantis partner.
- What
- Its new registrations in the EU rose 426% from January to August. In Germany, August registrations reached 2,254.
- When
- January to August; the German figures are for August. The article was published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- The European Union and Germany.
- Why
- The company initially competed mainly on price, according to automotive expert Stefan Bratzel.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
At first, Leapmotor competed mainly on price.
Leapmotor’s new registrations in the EU rose 426%.
Leapmotor recorded 2,254 new registrations in Germany, up 172.9% year on year.
- EU registrations
- Up 426% from January to August
- German registrations
- 2,254 in August, up 172.9%
- Tesla registrations in Germany
- 3,034 in August
- Initial European model
- T03 electric small car
Sources
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