Who Owns Leapmotor Cars?

As an electric vehicle manufacturer, Leapmotor's products produce zero tailpipe emissions, supporting the transition to clean transportation. The company's focus on affordable EVs makes sustainable transportation accessible to mainstream consumers, accelerating EV adoption in China and international markets.

Leapmotor has benefited from carbon credit deals, which have bolstered profitability while supporting global decarbonization efforts. The company's carbon credit arrangement with Stellantis has been a key driver of growth and sustainable innovation. Carbon credits remain a significant revenue stream as Leapmotor targets one million sales in 2026.

The company implements green manufacturing standards at its production facilities, focusing on reducing energy consumption, minimizing waste, and optimizing resource utilization. Leapmotor incorporates recycled materials in vehicle components and implements energy-efficient production systems.

Through its partnership with Stellantis, Leapmotor benefits from cross-border collaborations that support global decarbonization while driving mutual financial benefits. The Leapmotor International joint venture demonstrates how international partnerships can advance sustainability goals through local manufacturing, which reduces the carbon footprint of vehicle transportation and distribution.

Leapmotor is not certified as a B Corporation as of July 2025. The company has not publicly disclosed specific carbon neutrality targets or timeline commitments. Cruelty-free, vegan, organic, and fair trade certifications do not apply to automobile manufacturers.

In March 2025, Uzbekistan temporarily halted certification of all Leapmotor passenger cars after tests on the C16 model revealed excessive broadband electromagnetic interference. Testing conducted at the state-owned Scientific and Testing Center for Quality Control of Uzbekistan (UzTest) found that the vehicle's electromagnetic interference levels exceeded the permissible limit by 16 times, violating UN safety standards. This non-compliance could affect the operation of electronic systems and, in some cases, lead to system failures. The certification suspension remained in effect until the manufacturer resolved the identified issues. Leapmotor representatives in Uzbekistan stated they were investigating the issue.

In Australia and European markets, Leapmotor faced criticism over the intrusiveness of its advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Early feedback on the C10 SUV found the safety systems too aggressive for Western drivers, with "incessant, overbearing safety chimes" that distracted drivers. CarExpert reported that the C10's ADAS alerts were too loud and intervention too aggressive, making the car "not suitable for Europeans." Leapmotor International responded by recalibrating the ADAS at Stellantis' Balocco proving ground in Italy, adjusting sound levels and intervention strength. The recalibrated European tune is now applied to all right-hand-drive and overseas versions, including for Australia. The company also introduced a quick menu to help customers switch off certain ADAS features and has continued issuing over-the-air software updates to improve the experience.

Reviewers have also criticized the Leapmotor B10's driving dynamics. The YouTube channel Telescope found that the B10's autonomous driving system was "too conservative and so slow, to the point that it's potentially dangerous," with the car going 20 km/h under the speed limit on freeway curves and forcing other drivers to overtake. The reviewer also criticized the car's touchy throttle response in sport mode and steering setup that was too eager to return to center. These reviews highlight the challenges Leapmotor faces in adapting its vehicles for international markets where driving expectations and road conditions differ from China.

The EU's imposition of additional tariffs on Chinese-made EVs in 2024 created challenges for Leapmotor's international expansion strategy. While the Stellantis partnership and planned local manufacturing in Spain are designed to address these tariffs, the regulatory environment for Chinese EVs in Europe remains uncertain and subject to political developments.

No major safety recalls of Leapmotor vehicles have been issued in China or Europe as of July 2025. The C10 achieved a five-star ANCAP safety rating in Australia, though reviewers noted that the pursuit of top-tier active-safety scores contributed to the overbearing ADAS behavior.