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Leapmotor Expands Global Footprint with New Innovation Center

4/3/2026

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Leapmotor, a Hangzhou-based Chinese EV maker supported by Stellantis, expands globally with a new innovation center in Europe.
Leapmotor plans local assembly in Canada.
Leapmotor opened its first overseas R&D hub in Munich to adapt models for international markets.
Founder Zhu Jiangming aims for deliveries outside China to exceed 150,000 in 2026, up from 100,000.
Overseas sales target rose by 50% as demand for Chinese-made EVs grows.

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Leapmotor, a Hangzhou-based Chinese EV maker supported by Stellantis, expands globally with a new innovation center in Europe.
Leapmotor plans local assembly in Canada.
Leapmotor opened its first overseas R&D hub in Munich to adapt models for international markets.
Founder Zhu Jiangming aims for deliveries outside China to exceed 150,000 in 2026, up from 100,000.
Overseas sales target rose by 50% as demand for Chinese-made EVs grows.