Leapmotor Delivers Over 100,000 Vehicles for Second Month, New Plant Saves RMB 50 Million Annually
Leapmotor delivered over 100,000 vehicles for a second consecutive month in August, leading China's new car-making forces. The company's new Huzhou super five-electric plant, integrating battery, drive, and control production, cuts manufacturing costs by about RMB 50 million annually through streamlined processes. The plant achieves 99.995% yield in soldering and 90% automation in module lines, supporting Leapmotor's dual strategy of vehicle and component supply.
On September 1, new car-making forces released their August sales results. Leapmotor delivered over 100,000 vehicles for the second consecutive month, ranking first among new car-making forces. NIO, XPeng, Li Auto, Xiaomi, and Zeekr each maintained deliveries at the 30,000-vehicle level. Monthly sales of 100,000 vehicles have reached the threshold for an automotive group, a target no new car-making force had previously achieved.
On September 2, a visit to Leapmotor's Huzhou Super Five-Electric Plant revealed that the facility comprises five plants for batteries, electric drives, domain control, headlights, and electronic power. It is the world's largest and most integrated pure core-component self-research and self-manufacturing cluster in the new energy sector. The Huzhou electric drive integration plant consolidates four core processes—stator manufacturing, rotor manufacturing, controller manufacturing, and electric drive system final assembly—with zero transit from copper wire to the electric drive system.
The traditional automotive industry uses a pyramid-style supplier system, where vehicle manufacturers mainly handle design and final assembly, with core components largely outsourced. External procurement accounts for about 60% to 80% of total costs. Conventional electric drive systems use an "assembly-style production" model, where stators, rotors, and controllers are sourced from different suppliers, undergoing three rounds of packaging, transportation, and warehouse entry and exit before final assembly. In Leapmotor's new model, each electric drive saves about RMB 50 in packaging, transportation, and inventory, and with an annual output of 1 million units, it saves about RMB 50 million in manufacturing costs. The company also offers a lifetime warranty on electric drives.
The domain controller integrates approximately 8,000 electronic components. Leapmotor's ultra-high-speed precision placement achieves an accuracy of ±15 micrometers, better than the industry mainstream of ±25 to 30 micrometers. Soldering uses nitrogen vacuum reflow, with a yield rate exceeding 99.995%. The battery plant produces over 380,000 battery packs annually, with a module line automation rate of 90%. From cell to CTC battery pack requires 56 processes, with 100% full inspection and data traceability. In May 2026, Leapmotor's PACK installation volume reached 63,199 units, ranking third in the industry; BMS installation volume reached 63,199 units, ranking fifth.
Leapmotor provides data showing that 65% of vehicle costs come from full-domain self-research, with 18 component plants built and a 90% platform commonality rate. Leapmotor supplies core components to more than ten domestic and international car manufacturers, following a dual-driven model of "vehicle and component supply," giving it greater initiative in supply chain security and efficiency.
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