Leapmotor (HKEX: 9863), backed by Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), opened pre-orders in China on July 27, 2026 for its A05 compact EV with a 99-yuan ($15) deposit, starting a "blind reservation" period that runs until the official launch event, with price and launch date still undisclosed.
The A05 offers 405-km and 510-km range options and will compete with the BYD Dolphin and Geely Xingyuan in China's compact-EV segment.
It is the second model built on Leapmotor's A platform and a key vehicle in the company's push toward its 2026 delivery target of 1 million units, with display units already arriving at Leapmotor stores across China.