Drive Motor Retail expands portfolio with EV brand Leapmotor

Drive Motor Retail has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) portfolio by taking on the new brand Leapmotor.

Leapmotor has been added to five of Drive’s sites across the UK, including Aldershot, Bristol North, Bury St Edmunds, Darlington, and Leamington Spa.

Leapmotor is a Chinese brand that is 20% owned by Stellantis and the dealer network will share locations with Peugeot, Citroen, and Vauxhall locations.

Customers will have access to Leapmotor's range of vehicles, including the T03 and C10 models, available in both pure electric and extended-range dual-power options.

Michael Breen, operations director at Drive Motor Retail, said: "The addition of Leapmotor to our portfolio represents a significant step in our mission to provide a greater range of electric vehicles to our customers.

“Their innovative technology, including the industry's first Eight-in-One Electric Drive System, combined with a wide range of safety features, such as advanced emergency braking and adaptive cruise control, positions us to better serve the growing demand for electric vehicles in the UK market.

“We are excited to offer our customers greater choice and access to the latest developments in sustainable automotive technology."

Drive Motor Retail is one of the UK's largest privately owned automotive retail groups with an annual turnover of approximately £400 million and over 800 members of staff employed in 30 dealerships across the country.