Leapmotor has made a significant announcement, revealing that top French WSBK professional racer Valentin Debise has become the first European owner of the Leapmotor Lafa5. This marks the official start of the model's launch across 26 European countries.

Valentin Debise, a rider contracted under Zhang Xue's motorcycle team, is a highly acclaimed top competitor on the international WSBK circuit. He has consistently achieved outstanding results in races, cultivating an image of relentless pursuit and overcoming adversity through his competitive spirit of battling against the odds and striving for excellence on the track.

This professional ethos of never giving up and constantly pushing boundaries aligns perfectly with Leapmotor's core brand values. The company started from scratch, has dedicated a decade to mastering core technologies, remained committed to in-house research and development, and has expanded into the global market against the trend. This shared philosophy forms the essential foundation for their deep collaboration.

This partnership is no coincidence but a mutual recognition of both parties' efforts to progress from the ground up. It also conveys to young people and the world at large the courage and perseverance embodied by the ideal of "starting from zero and racing towards the world's peak."

With his deep involvement in professional racing, Valentin Debise possesses extremely stringent and professional criteria for judging vehicle handling performance, chassis quality, and overall build standards. His choice to become a Lafa5 owner serves as a comprehensive validation of the model's robust product capabilities, viewed through the dual lenses of a professional racer and an actual overseas user.

As a high-design sport coupe developed by Leapmotor for the global market, the Lafa5 adheres to rigorous international standards to create a genuinely world-class product. This represents a successful export of Chinese automotive technology, making a notable impact on the international stage.

The announcement of this cross-industry collaboration is a key milestone in the Lafa5's global journey. To date, Leapmotor's global deliveries for May reached 81,569 units, with 20,168 units exported overseas, accounting for nearly 25% of the total. Both the monthly delivery figure and overseas export volume have set new records for Chinese new energy vehicle brands. Cumulative exports from January to May 2026 have exceeded 75,000 units, solidifying the company's position at the top of the export rankings for Chinese new energy automakers.

Furthermore, in June, the Leapmotor Lafa5 will commence its launch in 26 European countries and regions, including Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. The vehicle precisely matches the consumption preferences of European users who favor sporty hatchbacks. With its stylish coupe design, agile handling, superior intelligence, and comprehensive safety features, it strongly competes with classic European hatchback models.

This move completes the brand's overseas product matrix in this specific segment and is expected to be a core driver for boosting Leapmotor's overseas growth and supporting sustained performance improvement in the European market.

Additionally, the Leapmotor Lafa5 is set to launch at the Hong Kong Motor Show in June and enter the markets of Australia and New Zealand in August. This will initiate full-scale global mass deliveries, helping Leapmotor to continuously expand its overseas market share and solidify the foundation for its global development.

Relying on solid product strength and mature overseas operational capabilities, Leapmotor will continue to deepen its strategic overseas layout, strictly following international automotive manufacturing standards while making further inroads into the global new energy vehicle market.

Moving forward, Leapmotor will remain focused on the diverse mobility needs of global users. The company is committed to offering international consumers new, higher-quality, and more liberated driving experiences through high-value, personalized, and intelligent premium products.