Chinese EV automaker Leapmotor is teasing its latest SUV model and the first to arrive on its new “B Platform” architecture. The company posted initial images of its B10 compact SUV before the new EV model makes its debut at the Paris Auto Show alongside joint venture partner Stellantis.
Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd., better known as Leapmotor is a publicly traded EV automaker in China founded in 2015. During its current run, Leapmotor has brought five New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) to market, including the T03 city car and the C01, C10, C11, and C16 SUVs. The company offers all its models as both (BEV) and extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) variants, except the T03, which is fully electric only.
Leapmotor is unique in that it was one of the first Chinese automakers to establish a strategic partnership with a European automaker in Stellantis. In October 2023, Stellantis took a $1.6 billion stake in the Chinese automaker, forming a …