Leapmotor September 2026: 103,000 monthly deliveries, FAW alliance and the LEAP-GRANT deadline — what UK buyers need to know

Leapmotor delivered 103,129 vehicles in August 2026 — the brand's best-ever monthly figure and, for the third consecutive month, a total that exceeded Tesla's China wholesale number (86,166). The year-to-date tally through August now sits at 560,883 units, putting the brand on course for well over a million vehicles for the full year. Within that figure, the B10 — the same crossover available to UK buyers at £29,995 — sold 13,167 BEV units in China in July 2026 alone, ranking it third among all emerging-brand models. Leapmotor has crossed a threshold that matters for UK buyers: at this volume, the cost base for supply chains, dealer infrastructure and long-term warranty support is materially more secure than it was twelve months ago. This is no longer a brand testing the export waters — it is the export market.

Volume in China is one thing; what gives UK buyers additional confidence is Leapmotor's European trajectory. The brand now holds more than 25% of pure-electric new-car sales in Italy and was the highest-selling Chinese EV brand in Germany in June 2026. Over 900 European sales points now carry Leapmotor, almost all of them embedded within Stellantis's existing Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Jeep, and Vauxhall dealer networks — meaning you can take your B10 to the same site that services the fleet manager's Vauxhall Astra. Leapmotor exported 96,294 vehicles in H1 2026, a figure that confirms the UK launch was not a speculative one-off. The FAW partnership signed on 26 August 2026 brings an additional strategic dimension: FAW (First Auto Works) is China's largest state-owned automotive group, with annual volumes exceeding three million vehicles. The cooperation covers capital, vehicle platforms and ADAS technology — and it signals that Leapmotor is no longer positioning itself solely as a scrappy challenger. State-enterprise endorsement in China has historically preceded material supply-chain and R&D investment.

The bluntest question UK buyers ask about Chinese EV brands is this: will they still be here when I need warranty support? For Leapmotor, the September 2026 answer is considerably more reassuring than it was a year ago. The brand posted a net profit of ¥210 million in H1 2026 — its second consecutive profitable half-year, following H2 2025. Revenue reached ¥38.11 billion in H1 2026, up 57.2% year on year. Gross margin was 11.7%, which is down from 14.1% in H1 2025 — a reflection of the pricing pressure affecting the whole Chinese EV industry — but the trajectory on deliveries, revenue, and the move to sustained profitability is constructive. The bigger structural backstop for UK buyers has not changed: Stellantis holds a 51% controlling stake in Leapmotor International, the entity that employs your dealer network, writes your warranty terms, and would be responsible for honouring them. Stellantis is the fourth-largest automotive group in the world by volume. The Leapmotor-Stellantis joint venture is not an exotic arrangement — it is how Leapmotor accesses Europe, and it means your B10 or B05 purchase sits within a well-established legal and commercial framework.

There is a genuine deadline UK buyers need to know about. Leapmotor's LEAP-GRANT — a £1,500 discount applied at point of sale through Stellantis UK dealers — expires on 30 September 2026. After that date, B10 pricing returns to £29,995 and B05 from £28,995. If you are seriously considering either model, the window to save £1,500 is measured in weeks. Confirm current grant availability with your dealer before ordering, as terms can be adjusted without notice. Beyond the immediate deadline, the pipeline is worth watching. The B03 — a sub-£18,000-equivalent hatchback confirmed for UK sale in early 2027 — would sit meaningfully below the B10 and open Leapmotor to a segment none of the current Chinese EV entrants cover. If Leapmotor's delivery growth continues at its current rate, a well-specified compact hatchback under £18,000 could be one of the more significant UK EV launches of 2027. Worth monitoring.