Lepas has debuted the L4 EV and unveiled its global New Energy Vehicle (NEV) strategy at Auto China 2026, marking an important step in the Chery-owned brand’s global growth.
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The L4 EV is described as a compact, city-friendly crossover designed for modern urban lifestyles, offering agility, comfort and everyday practicality. The brand is planning to launch in the UK later this year with the larger L6 and L8 models.
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At the Beijing show, Lepas will also outline its New Energy Vehicle (NEV) strategy, underpinned by Chery Group’s global R&D capabilities and the dedicated LEX intelligent New Energy Platform. The brand is targeting multiple segments, from compact models to mid- and large-size vehicles, as it builds a global line-up.
The debut comes as the global new energy vehicle (NEV) market continues to evolve, with increasing emphasis on user experience, design quality and brand identity. Lepas says it has been created in response to this shift, ‘placing elegance at the centre of its vision for future mobility’.
Lepas says the L4 EV is designed for ‘lightweight urban use and that it will offer a balance of agility, practicality and refined driving characteristics’. It says the design reflects Lepas ‘Leopard Aesthetics” philosophy, with sculpted surfaces, distinctive lighting and a confident, composed stance.
Inside, the L4 EV will integrate intelligent in-car technologies designed to enhance convenience and connectivity, ‘supporting the needs of modern urban lifestyles’.
Gary Lan, CEO of Lepas UK, said: “The debut of the Lepas L4 EV represents a significant moment for our brand as we take the next step in our global journey and begin to build real momentum in international markets, including the UK.
“This is not just the introduction of a new model, but a clear signal of our long-term ambition. As we establish Lepas in the UK, we are focused on delivering a new kind of ownership experience – one that combines design, technology and a deep understanding of how customers want to live and move today.
“The UK will play a key role in our global strategy, and moments like this are important in establishing Lepas as a brand with a clear identity, strong direction and the confidence to do things differently.”
Lepas has confirmed that in the UK it will introduce three SUVs over the next 12 months, starting with the flagship L8 in the third quarter of the year, followed by the L6 and the L4.
