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Leapmotor surpasses 1.5 million vehicles in global deliveries
Key highlights
Leapmotor announced that its global cumulative deliveries exceeded 1.5 million vehicles as of June 18, 2026, reaching a new milestone in the company's development.
The company delivered more than 80,000 vehicles globally in May 2026.
The growth trajectory has accelerated significantly:
oFirst 500,0000-unit deliveries: 64 months
oSecond 500,000-unit deliveries: 12 months
oThird 500,000-unit deliveries: 8 months
Leapmotor's global user base has surpassed 1.5 million, including more than 150,000 overseas users.
The brand's presence now spans 40 countries and regions worldwide.
Manufacturing and supply chain expansion:
oSupported by domestic production bases in Jinhua and Huzhou.
oLocalized production operations have been established in Spain, Malaysia, and Myanmar.
oDedicated maritime shipping channels help ensure efficient and stable global deliveries.
Global design network:
oCollaborative design centers in Hangzhou, Shanghai, and Munich.
Sales and service network:
oMore than 2,000 global channel outlets.
oNearly 1,000 overseas outlets.
oMore than 850 outlets in Europe, accounting for nearly 90% of overseas channels.
oMore than 60 outlets in Asia-Pacific.
oMore than 40 outlets in South America.
BYD puts Datang EV full-size SUV onto market
Key Highlights
On June 17, 2026, BYD's Dynasty Series officially put the Datang EV, a full-size all-electric SUV, onto the market.
The model is available in four variants, priced between 239,900 yuan and 309,900 yuan.
The launch further strengthens BYD Dynasty Series' presence in the mid-to-high-end pure-electric SUV segment.
Product Highlights
Design and Space
Features BYD Dynasty Series' latest design language.
Equipped with an illuminated traditional Chinese seal-script "Tang" emblem.
Includes a 2.41-meter integrated full-width daytime running light.
Vehicle length is nearly 5.3 meters, with a wheelbase of more than 3.1 meters.
Adopts a 2+2+3 seven-seat layout.
Provides 47 storage compartments throughout the vehicle.
Equipped with a 252-liter power-operated front trunk.
Battery and Range
Debuts BYD's second-generation Blade Battery.
Delivers a maximum CLTC range of 950 km.
Charging Performance
Equipped with Flash charging technology.
Charging from 10% to 70% takes 5 minutes.
Charging from 10% to 97% takes 9 minutes.
Under -30°C conditions, official data indicates charging time increases by only 3 minutes.
Driving and Maneuverability
First Dynasty Series model equipped with a rear-wheel steering system.
Rear-wheel steering angle reaches ±7 degrees.
Combined with a 41.99-degree front-wheel steering angle, the turning radius is reduced to 5.2 meters.
Supports an intelligent crab-walk mode to improve maneuverability in narrow roads and complex parking scenarios.
WeRide and Uber Expand Robotaxi Partnership to Zurich
Key Highlights
On June 17, 2026, autonomous driving technology company WeRide and global mobility platform Uber announced plans to launch a commercial Robotaxi service in Zurich, Switzerland.
Zurich will become the second European city where the partners deploy Robotaxi services, following Madrid, Spain.
The move represents a further expansion of WeRide's commercial operations across Europe.
The project is being supported by Switzerland's Federal Roads Office (FEDRO).
The Robotaxi service is expected to begin operations within 2026.
Following regulatory approval, users in Zurich will be able to hail WeRide Robotaxis directly through the Uber app.
