LEPAS Launches L6 as a Plug-in Hybrid or EV
LEPAS is the fourth brand from Chery Group to launch in the U.K., following Chery, Jaecoo and Omoda.
And Jaecoo recently received No. 1 spot in sales charts in the U.K. in March with the Jaecoo 7 having only launched the previous year, so LEPAS could be after some of that action if priced right.
As we reported on the LEPAS L8 back in February, LEPAS says its name is “derived from “Leopard” and “Passion” – embodies the brand’s ethos, design DNA, and commitment to elevated, intelligent mobility”. This signifies the design direction and technology focus that LEPAS aims for to set it apart from Chery’s other brands.
Following the launch of the L8 and L4, the L6 will launch on Chery’s latest NEV platform (New Energy Vehicle) with two powertains; from the LEPAS Super Hybrid, which has over 700 miles of range, to the LEPAS L6 BEV with 270 miles of range from a 67 kWh battery.
The LEPAS Super Hybrid pairs a 1.5-litre engine with an electric motor and a 18.3 kWh battery pack to deliver over 700 miles of total range. The Jaecoo 7 with the same NEV platform offers around 56 miles of pure electric driving.
Both models feature rapid-charging capability, with the L6 BEV recharging from 30–80% in 20 minutes. Most manufacturers quote a 10% - 80%, so these speeds are more average than the initial number suggests.
The LEPAS L6 is a five-seater, C-segment SUV competing against the new Toyota RAV4 and BYD ATTO3 EVO and has it’s work cut-out to stand out against strong competition in a crowded market.
With the likes of Jaecoo and Omodo cutting different style paths, the LEPAS brand will use its own signature design language with its sharp front styling, scowling LED headlight shapes and some nice haunches over the rear wheel arches. The back has more than a passing resemblance of a Porsche Cayenne to it, whilst the front - below those scowling headlights - has an almost Star Wars X-Wing fighter theme going on.
LEPAS promises quality and elegance and some premium features such as “an intelligent, connected cabin, advanced driver assistance, and engineering to global five-star safety standards”. However, no interior details have been shared yet.
Full UK specifications will be revealed ahead of launch, and both models are confirmed for the UK from Q4 2026. We will keep you updated when LEPAS releases more information.
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