LEPAS Accelerates Global Rollout, Garnering Awards Across Europe and Asia

2026 is being billed as LEPAS’s “Year of Delivery,” and the buzz around the brand feels a lot like a quiet storm gathering momentum. After a splashy debut at Milan Design Week in April, the company has opened pre‑orders for the sleek LEPAS L8 in the UK, Italy, Spain and a handful of other European markets.

At the same time, the LEPAS L6 and the more compact L4 are quietly slipping into the streets of Southeast Asia, where delivery schedules are already ticking forward. It’s a dual‑track strategy – high‑visibility launches in the West paired with steady, localized roll‑outs in the East.

Recognition is coming in faster than the cars themselves. In Indonesia, the LEPAS E4 EV (marketed as the L4) snagged the “Inspiring Long‑Range Electric SUV 2026” title at the Indonesia Automotive Awards. Over in the UK, a swarm of automotive YouTubers and bloggers have been raving about the L8 plug‑in hybrid, especially its refined cabin feel and practical interior layout.

Italy, of course, has its own love affair with the brand. At the Turin Auto Show the LEPAS L6 walked away with the “Best Interior Design – City Car” award. The jury praised its spacious, premium‑material cabin and the way technology is woven into the interior without shouting for attention.

Spain’s media have taken a slightly different angle, describing LEPAS not just as a mode of transport but as a lifestyle statement – a blend of comfort, elegance and everyday practicality.

Down in South America, Chilean reviewers evaluated the brand across five criteria – contextual intelligence, ease of tech interaction, cabin experience, premium value and after‑sales trust – and concluded that LEPAS’s approach meshes well with local expectations. Brazilian outlets are also watching closely as the brand’s debut approaches.

Looking ahead, the L8 PHEV and L6 EV have both earned spots on the shortlist for the 2027 World Car of the Year awards, a testament to how quickly the brand is moving up the global prestige ladder.

On the ground, dealer agreements are being signed left and right. Italy, Spain, Romania and several other countries have already inked contracts, and the first batches of vehicles are slated to arrive between September and October. Alongside the showrooms, LEPAS is rolling out brand experience centres, places where prospective buyers can actually feel the “Leopard Aesthetics, Elegant Technology and Exquisite Space” the brand talks about.

All of this expansion rides on the back of Chery Auto’s massive global machinery. By August 2026, Chery had shipped more than 7 million vehicles worldwide, becoming the first Chinese automaker to crack that number. That same month, Chery topped the UK monthly new‑car brand chart, nudging out the likes of Volkswagen and Ford – a first for any Chinese brand in that market.

Chery’s strength in research, manufacturing, supply chain and service support is the silent engine powering LEPAS’s ambitious rollout. With a dealer network that now exceeds 500 sales and service points, the brand is well‑positioned to turn its “elegant mobility” promise into everyday reality for drivers around the globe.

In short, LEPAS is not just adding new models to showrooms; it’s stitching together a global narrative that blends design excellence, technical reliability and a distinctly upscale electric‑vehicle experience.