Is Leapmotor Expanding in the UK? Lookers Opens Two New Dealerships in the North West
Lookers adds Leapmotor showrooms in Liverpool and Chester – what models are available and how fast is the brand gaining UK market share?
Lookers has broadened its partnership with Chinese electric‑vehicle manufacturer Leapmotor by opening two fresh dealerships in Liverpool and Chester.
The new sites give drivers in the North West direct access to the Stellantis‑backed brand’s expanding EV line‑up. Lookers now showcases Leapmotor from its Derby Road showroom in Bootle and its Sealand Road outlet in Chester.
Which Leapmotor models are on offer now?
Both new dealerships will initially stock three core models: the Leapmotor T03 city car, the C10 SUV and the mid‑size B10 SUV. Lookers confirms that additional vehicles are slated to arrive later in the year, including the recently launched B05 hatchback and the forthcoming B03X compact SUV.
What does the expansion say about Leapmotor’s UK momentum?
Leapmotor entered the UK market in March 2025. By the end of June 2026 – just three months into its second year – the brand had secured roughly a 3 % share of the UK electric‑car market, according to Lookers, and logged more than 11,000 registrations since launch.
Founder‑backed by Stellantis, Leapmotor has also announced that it has surpassed 1.5 million vehicle deliveries worldwide, highlighting its rapid international growth.
Lookers’ strategic view
Dave Graham, Operations Director at Lookers, explained that adding Leapmotor to the group’s “dynamic portfolio of exciting brands” reflects a commitment to providing customers with “greater choice and easy access to groundbreaking technology and innovation”. He noted a “rapidly growing interest in EVs from customers looking for practical, affordable and sustainable ways to drive”.
Graham added that the Liverpool and Chester openings represent a “significant investment in the region” and underline Lookers’ confidence in the future of sustainable motoring.
How does the new network fit into Lookers’ broader brand mix?
Through its Lookers and Charles Hurst operations, the group currently represents 39 vehicle and motorcycle brands across 150 franchised dealerships in the UK and Ireland. The latest Leapmotor locations reinforce the retailer’s focus on emerging Chinese manufacturers and expand its electric‑vehicle offering.
What’s next for Leapmotor in the UK?
With the first three models already on sale and further variants planned for later in 2026, UK customers can expect a steadily widening choice of EVs from the brand. The addition of the B05 hatchback and B03X compact SUV will diversify the range beyond city cars and larger SUVs, catering to a broader audience.
For dealers and enthusiasts who want to share feedback, Lookers has invited readers to take part in a short showroom survey.
Overall, the opening of the Liverpool and Chester sites signals a clear vote of confidence in Leapmotor’s UK ambitions and the growing appetite for affordable, high‑specification electric cars.